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Prudhoe park pavilion gets a new lease of life

23 Oct 2018

A century old park near Prudhoe will see its pavilion brought back into use thanks to a real partnership effort.

Major milestone reached for county’s economic future

23 Oct 2018

The penultimate step to transfer the Northumberland County Council’s development arm to its successor has been agreed.

Animal welfare team offer a “Platinum” service for work with stray dogs in Northumberland

23 Oct 2018

Animal welfare officers in Northumberland are doing “Platinum” work in tackling the issue of stray dogs in the county.

Council Tax Support consultation ends on November 2

23 Oct 2018

Residents have just over a week left to have their say on proposals to reduce the level of council tax support to some claimants.

Fire service warns of cheap phone chargers after blaze

23 Oct 2018

Firefighters are warning people to avoid using cheap phone chargers, which do not meet EU and UK safety standards and could be a fire risk.

Save the date - Morpeth Wedding Fair

22 Oct 2018

The date has been set for a local Wedding Fair at the historic Morpeth Town Hall which will provide the perfect opportunity, for couples who are planning their big day, to meet local wedding suppliers and find everything they need for their special day under one roof.

Council cash to refurbish Berwick football pavilion

22 Oct 2018

Spittal Rovers Football Club, based in Newfields, Berwick has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help refurbish a local pavillion adjacent to its sports pitch.

Berwick pub sold illegal spirits

22 Oct 2018

A couple who sold illegal spirits from their Berwick pub have to pay more than £3,000 after appearing in court.

Residents survey deadline extended to November 9

22 Oct 2018

There’s still time for residents to have their say in a survey about council services, as the deadline for completion has been extended to November 9.

Missing dog found after six weeks

19 Oct 2018

Northumberland County Council’s Animal Welfare Team have helped reunite a lost dog with its owners.

Council scoops top IT award for its collaboration work

19 Oct 2018

Northumberland County Council scooped a top award in this year’s Dynamites Awards - which recognise skill in the IT and technology sector.

Northumberland top list of nominees in this year's North East England Tourism Awards

18 Oct 2018

Northumberland has topped the list of nominees at this year’s North East England Tourism Awards.

Regional Adoption Agency gets the green light

18 Oct 2018

Adopt North East, the brand new regional adoption agency, has officially been given the go ahead by the five local authorities supporting the new service.

Drive launched to keep our roadsides clean

17 Oct 2018

A major campaign is underway encouraging motorists to play their part in keeping the county clean and green.

Special anniversary unveiling for Northumberland Victoria Cross holder

17 Oct 2018

A commemorative stone was unveiled at a ceremony at Widdrington Station to mark the 100th Anniversary of the awarding of the Victoria Cross to James Bulmer Johnson.

Public invited to hear more on Blyth site plans

17 Oct 2018

The council's development company is to host a public information event to mark the next stage in attracting investment on the former Blyth Power Station and Ash Dock site at Cambois.

Careers event helps students plan their future

16 Oct 2018

An event has been held to help young people with special educational needs understand the range of post 16 options available to them as they plan for their future.

Children’s art project unveiled in Newbiggin

16 Oct 2018

Young people from local Duke’s Secondary School were invited to take part in an art project to decorate a newly built public toilet block in Newbiggin, and the artwork has now been unveiled.

Knowledge and best practice was shared at social work conference

16 Oct 2018

Northumberland County Council recently attended the North East Children’s Social Work Conference to share knowledge, experience and best practice across other local authorities.

Digital champions help residents get online

15 Oct 2018

Residents who don’t have access to the internet, or the skills they need to make the most of it, can get free help in Northumberland libraries to open up the wonders of the web.

Council working to bring empty homes back into use

15 Oct 2018

As National Empty Homes Week (15-21 Oct) gets underway Northumberland County Council has released figures showing how they are tackling the issue.

Help at hand to try one new thing during Get Online Week

12 Oct 2018

Northumberland Libraries is encouraging residents to make the most of the internet as part of national Get Online Week from October 15 - October 21.

Community Choirs perform in local libraries

10 Oct 2018

On Saturday 13 October, to mark National Libraries Week, community choirs will be singing in Northumberland Libraries.

Call out for volunteers on World Mental Health Day

10 Oct 2018

On World Mental Health Day (10 October) a call out is being made for volunteers to come forward and act as support buddies to help people in Northumberland with mental health issues to become physically active.

Changes to bin collections

09 Oct 2018

Changes to bin collection days for more than 27,000 residents are being introduced in the county.

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News - 2018

Prudhoe park pavilion gets a new lease of life

Major milestone reached for county’s economic future

Animal welfare team offer a “Platinum” service for work with stray dogs in Northumberland

Council Tax Support consultation ends on November 2

Fire service warns of cheap phone chargers after blaze

Save the date - Morpeth Wedding Fair

Council cash to refurbish Berwick football pavilion

Berwick pub sold illegal spirits

Residents survey deadline extended to November 9

Missing dog found after six weeks

Council scoops top IT award for its collaboration work

Northumberland top list of nominees in this year's North East England Tourism Awards

Regional Adoption Agency gets the green light

Drive launched to keep our roadsides clean

Special anniversary unveiling for Northumberland Victoria Cross holder

Public invited to hear more on Blyth site plans

Careers event helps students plan their future

Children’s art project unveiled in Newbiggin

Knowledge and best practice was shared at social work conference

Digital champions help residents get online

Council working to bring empty homes back into use

Help at hand to try one new thing during Get Online Week

Community Choirs perform in local libraries

Call out for volunteers on World Mental Health Day

Changes to bin collections

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