News - Northumberland News

Hexham’s one-way system to be lifted for Christmas trading 

24 Oct 2023

A one-way system in Hexham is to be temporarily lifted from Saturday 2nd December so that traffic arrangements can return to normal during the Christmas trading period. 

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A189 foot and cycle bridge taking shape

24 Oct 2023

The new foot and cycle bridge to take Northumberland Line customers over the A189 between Chase Meadows and Blyth Bebside station is taking shape.

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Safety checks available for private water supplies  

23 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is recommending that owners of private water supplies have their supply checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drink. 

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Beaches re-open after palm oil cleared away

23 Oct 2023

Beaches in Northumberland which were closed over the weekend after an unknown substance was washed up have re-opened. 

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Resilience shines through during Storm Babet

21 Oct 2023

Council teams have been working round the clock to ensure residents have been kept safe during Storm Babet.

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Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

19 Oct 2023

For the first time, Rentplus is offering affordable rent to buy homes in Northumberland, in partnership with Northumberland County Council.  

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Council ready as Storm Babet hits region

19 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is preparing to support residents as very wet and windy weather is expected over the coming days. 

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Extra parking spaces created in Alnwick

17 Oct 2023

Extra parking facilities have been created in Alnwick ahead of the Christmas shopping season with the expansion of an existing carpark. 

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Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

17 Oct 2023

More than 24,000 illicit cigarettes and over 400 pouches of hand rolled tobacco with an estimated street value of £15,500 have been seized from a shop in Blyth. 

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Support available for Northumberland residents this winter

17 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the support available to help with the cost of living. 

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Funding for environmental projects in Northumberland

17 Oct 2023

Funding is being made available to help voluntary and community groups in the County with environmental projects.

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Ashington Station looks back to the future

16 Oct 2023

As construction work at Ashington Station nears completion, the prospect of passenger trains running again soon is bringing back fond memories of the past. 

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Work underway to improve Berwick war memorial

13 Oct 2023

Work to improve the Castlegate War Memorial in Berwick is underway. 

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Council reminder it won't tolerate abuse to staff

11 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents it won’t tolerate abuse being directed at staff. 

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Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment

10 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier environment and more sustainable future. 

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Final phase of new cycling and walking route getting underway

10 Oct 2023

The final phase of a new cycling and walking route connecting Ponteland with Callerton is getting underway this month. 

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Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

10 Oct 2023

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council which sets out how its public protection team will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

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Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

09 Oct 2023

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England are joining forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

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More Northumberland mums are getting active  

09 Oct 2023

A record number of pregnant women and new mums are taking part in activity sessions that aim to support them to get back into regular exercise and reap the physical and mental health benefits this brings.  

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Record year for Haltwhistle Library in annual Summer Reading Challenge

09 Oct 2023

Haltwhistle Library is celebrating a record-breaking performance in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. 

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  Newbiggin residents - take voter ID to November Planning Referendum 

09 Oct 2023

A local referendum on the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  

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Kielder Marathon brings out thousands of runners to country's 'most beautiful race'

08 Oct 2023

With more than 1350 runners taking on the Kielder Marathon and Kielder Half Marathon, and a further 94 in the Junior races, adding to those in the 10k and Run Bike Run on Saturday, a total of around 3500 took part across the weekend making it the best attended event since 2019. 

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Thousands of runners and spectators flock to Kielder Reservoir

07 Oct 2023

Thousands of runners and spectators flock to Kielder Reservoir as the 13th Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend gets under way.

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Foster with North East launches to recruit more foster carers

06 Oct 2023

With over 6,000 children currently in care across the North East but just over 1,500 approved foster carers available (33% less than there was a year ago), there is an urgent need to recruit new carers.  

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Calling parents and carers – have your say on childcare provision in Northumberland 

06 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is asking for the thoughts of parents and carers on childcare provision in their area and whether or not it meets their needs

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