Image demonstrating ​Crack down on dog fouling in cemeteries

​Crack down on dog fouling in cemeteries

18 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Council is stepping up patrols to combat an increase in reported incidents of dog fouling and owners failing to keep dogs on leads in cemeteries.

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Council welcomes think tank findings over rail scheme

18 Mar 2019

Re-opening of passenger line between Northumberland and Newcastle identified as top quick win by the policy institute.

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Northumberland schools to benefit from ONE initiative

14 Mar 2019

Schools in Northumberland have been named amongst those in the North East which will benefit from the support of a new Government fund

Image demonstrating Residents warned of another Council Tax telephone scam

Residents warned of another Council Tax telephone scam

14 Mar 2019

Northumberland residents are being warned to to be on their guard following another spate of Council Tax telephone scams in the county.

Image demonstrating Borderlands Partnership welcomes Governments’ funding commitment

Borderlands Partnership welcomes Governments’ funding commitment

13 Mar 2019

The Borderlands Partnership has welcomed the commitment in the Spring Statement and the announcement of a £345 million deal from the UK and Scottish Governments, describing the news as a ‘game changer’.

Image demonstrating £5 million investment agreed to modernise Blyth Sports Centre

£5 million investment agreed to modernise Blyth Sports Centre

12 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has agreed to award £5 million of funding to completely modernise Blyth Sports Centre.

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Your North of Tyne. Your Mayor. Your Vote.

12 Mar 2019

A campaign to raise public awareness of the North of Tyne Combined Authority mayoral election and encourage people to register to vote has begun.

Image demonstrating Setting sail on a journey of discovery

Setting sail on a journey of discovery

12 Mar 2019

A charity expedition is due to set sail on an epic journey around the British Isles later this week.

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Experts to be consulted over Lynemouth Beach pollution

11 Mar 2019

Expert advice is being sought on how best to deal with historic pollution at Lynemouth beach.

Image demonstrating Blyth town centre funding bid welcomed

Blyth town centre funding bid welcomed

11 Mar 2019

Plans to put Blyth forward for major funding to rejuvenate the town centre have been welcomed.

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Community project is a hive of activity

07 Mar 2019

A special celebratory open day was held in Blyth to mark the two year anniversary and new home of the Newsham Learning Hive.

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Plans announced for town centre improvement schemes

04 Mar 2019

Council leaders have announced support to develop new proposals to improve three town centres in Northumberland in addition to work already going on in other communities.

Image demonstrating New operator appointed to run the Briardale Community Centre

New operator appointed to run the Briardale Community Centre

27 Feb 2019

A new operator is set to provide community services at the Briardale Community Centre in Blyth.

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Play your part in the Great British Spring Clean

26 Feb 2019

Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to get people out and about cleaning up their local communities this Spring.

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Blyth Relief Road online survey

22 Feb 2019

Residents can still have their say on multi-million pound plans to ease congestion in Blyth.

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Still time to have your say on Northumberland Local Plan

19 Feb 2019

Over 600 people have already taken the opportunity to find out more about the Northumberland Local Plan at local drop-in consultation events.

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Road improvements for Ashington town centre

18 Feb 2019

Road changes to improve safety and cut congestion in Ashington town centre are being introduced later this month.

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Work underway for Ashington park improvements

18 Feb 2019

A multi-million pound scheme to restore an historic Ashington park to its former glory has begun in earnest.

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Blue badge abuser in court

14 Feb 2019

A woman who used her late father’s blue badge to park illegally in an Ashington street has been taken to court.

Image demonstrating A new lease of light for Blyth Bandstand

A new lease of light for Blyth Bandstand

12 Feb 2019

An iconic coastal landmark will soon be shining bright again after the council agreed to reinstall the lights at Blyth Bandstand.

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Minister visits planned new rail line

08 Feb 2019

The Secretary of State for Transport has seen first-hand plans for a new passenger line connecting Northumberland with Newcastle.

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Get snap happy discovering Northumberland

08 Feb 2019

Discover our Land photography competition launches to celebrate English Tourism Week

Image demonstrating Schools work together to get more young children active

Schools work together to get more young children active

07 Feb 2019

Improving physical activity in school children was the key aim of a conference that was attended by over 60 teachers.

Image demonstrating Public invited to find out more about Blyth Relief Road plans

Public invited to find out more about Blyth Relief Road plans

06 Feb 2019

Residents are being invited to find out more about multi-million pound plans to ease congestion in Blyth.

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Rail scheme on track for next stage

05 Feb 2019

A further £3.5m investment is set to be agreed towards bringing back rail passenger services throughout south east Northumberland.