Bottles of illegal alcohol

Festive crackdown on illegal alcohol

31 Dec 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Housing and Public Protection Service has carried out a crackdown on illegal Christmas spirits.  

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Visitor centre to close for improvement works

27 Dec 2019

The latest phase of improvements at Druridge Bay Country Park are getting underway in the New Year.

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Recycling advice for Northumberland residents

23 Dec 2019

Amounts of household waste increase dramatically over Christmas - as residents unwrap presents, consume lots of tasty festive food and then dispose of everything from wrappings to Christmas trees!

Young people at the launch of children and young people's plan

Working together, for the best start in life

20 Dec 2019

Northumberland has officially launched its new children and young people’s plan.

Seized fireworks

Festive firework warning following seizure of old stock

18 Dec 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is asking residents to be its eyes on the ground following a seizure in November of old and potentially dangerous fireworks. 

Image demonstrating Grand opening weekend of events planned for Alnwick Playhouse and community hub 

Grand opening weekend of events planned for Alnwick Playhouse and community hub 

17 Dec 2019

Alnwick Playhouse, one of the town’s most popular and well loved buildings is to re-open to the public on Friday January 3rd.

Turf cutting ceremony for  Berwick's new leisure centre

Work to start on Berwick’s new leisure centre

16 Dec 2019

A turf cutting ceremony has taken place to officially mark the start of a multi-million pound scheme to transform leisure provision in Berwick.

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Council launches its 2020 budget consultation

16 Dec 2019

Consultation opens today on the council’s budget plans for the coming year.

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Climate Change Action Plan reaches next stage

13 Dec 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has formally approved its draft Climate Change Action Plan - and a further £3m could be committed over the next three years to get a raft of projects underway.

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Council wins West Thirston appeal

10 Dec 2019

The council has won an appeal against its refusal to grant planning permission for a proposed development at West Thirston.

Delegates at the second Borderlands conference

Borderlands schemes set to start in 2020

27 Nov 2019

It is anticipated that delivery of schemes under the £394.5million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal will start next year - delegates at the second Borderlands Conference have been told. 

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Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

25 Nov 2019

Black Friday deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be - is the warning from Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.

 European Fire Safety Award ceremony 2019

Fire scheme scoops top European award

20 Nov 2019

The Firefighters Plus project has won the European Fire Safety Award 2019

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Snow Wardens sought for new scheme

19 Nov 2019

Community volunteers are being sought to help clear snow and ice from Northumberland’s pavements and paths this winter.

Council officers sleep out

Big Sleep out raises funds and awareness of homelessness

19 Nov 2019

Three Northumberland County Council employees  joined over 60 regional business leaders to sleep out in sub zero temperatures and raise awareness of the plight of the homeless.

Road Safety Week poster

Week to help young people stay safe on our roads

18 Nov 2019

This is Road Safety Week 2019, and we're highlighting some important life-saving messages.

remains of fallen stock that had not been disposed of correctly

Failure to dispose of dead stock lands farmer in court

13 Nov 2019

A farmer who failed to dispose of dead cattle and sheep and correctly complete required documentation has appeared before Berwick Magistrates Court.

Members of the Armed Forces and emergency services at a Remembrance Service at County Hall, Morpeth

Northumberland remembers  

11 Nov 2019

War veterans and representatives of the Armed Forces and emergency services  joined together with members of the public and local councillors to help commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.

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Northumberland tops the region for ‘Progress 8’

07 Nov 2019

The council has become the top local authority in the region for a key education performance measure.

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A fin-tastic evening of celebrations

07 Nov 2019

More than 200 of Northumberland’s looked after children and care leavers had their achievements celebrated at a special beach-themed awards event last week.

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Beware Apple email scam

06 Nov 2019

Northumberland County Council is warning residents to be on their guard for a scam email which alleges to be from the technology company Apple. 

Dog walkers Ridley Park, Blyth

Council asks dog walkers to ‘respect the lead’

06 Nov 2019

Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to avoid tension between dog walkers by promoting good lead etiquette.

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Steady night for Northumberland fire crews

06 Nov 2019

It was a steady night for Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) on the busiest night of the year.

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Remembrance Day Service Invite

05 Nov 2019

An invite has been extended to members of the public to join staff, councillors and ex servicemen for a Remembrance Service at County Hall in  Morpeth on Monday 11 November.

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Buses drive home litter message

05 Nov 2019

Buses travelling round the county are driving home an anti-litter message this autumn.