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Public encouraged to find out more about Union Chain Bridge project

30 Jan 2019

Members of the public are invited to two consultation events on Saturday 9 February to find out more about the bid to conserve the historic Union Chain Bridge.

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Copycat website warning from trading standards

29 Jan 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Public Protection Service is again warning residents to be on their guard and to look out for so called ‘copycat’ websites when carrying out online transactions.

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£1 million investment planned for county’s swimming pools

29 Jan 2019

Six swimming pools across the county are to be upgraded as part of a major £1 million investment programme by Active Northumberland and Northumberland County Council.

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Parking charges changes after consultation

29 Jan 2019

Residents’ feedback on proposed changes to some council car parks has led to a number of suggested refinements to the original plans.

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An opportunity too good to waste

29 Jan 2019

Ambitious plans to recycle more than 50% of its household waste have been put forward by Northumberland County Council.

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Events planned across county for #VillageHallsWeek

22 Jan 2019

Northumberland’s village halls are gearing up to open their doors for #VillageHallsWeek, starting Tuesday 22 January, to celebrate the vital role they play.

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Council is one of Britain’s top 100 LGBT - inclusive employers

21 Jan 2019

Northumberland County Council has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall in its Top 100 Employers list for 2019. The authority has been ranked the seventh highest scoring local authority in the country.

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Discover our Land campaign launched to promote Northumberland

18 Jan 2019

The council has launched an exciting new campaign called Discover our Land to build a community of people to champion everything that is great about the county.

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Forum for landlords to be held in Blyth

17 Jan 2019

Landlords and agents based in South East Northumberland are invited to attend development forum being organised by Northumberland County Council.

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Catering manager ran as School Chef of the Year

17 Jan 2019

A school catering manager from Northumberland reached the final of the North East and Scotland School Chef of the Year competition.

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New education courses for adults

17 Jan 2019

Adults across Northumberland are being offered the chance to improve their job prospects or train in a new discipline.

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Major investment in Northumberland's green spaces

16 Jan 2019

Around £300,000 is to be invested in improving five of the county’s parks.

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Groups invited to have their say on school site future

15 Jan 2019

Sports clubs and other user groups are being invited to come and hear more about future options for the former Lindisfarne Middle School sports hall and the wider school site.

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County’s communities prepare to celebrate Village Halls Week

15 Jan 2019

Northumberland’s village halls are making preparations to celebrate the upcoming #VillageHallsWeek, starting Tuesday 22 January 2019, to celebrate the vital role they play in sustaining rural communities.

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Councillors get active to support mental health awareness

14 Jan 2019

Senior councillors are among those showing their support for mental health awareness this month.

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Fire and Rescue Services sign cross-county agreement

09 Jan 2019

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have signed an agreement with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS).

Image demonstrating Northumberland’s challenge to ditch the booze for Dry January

Northumberland’s challenge to ditch the booze for Dry January

02 Jan 2019

One in 10 drinkers in the North East said they were planning to ditch alcohol for Dry January 2019, according to a recent YouGov poll.

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Award recognises excellence in sustainable travel to school

02 Jan 2019

Tweedmouth Community Middle School has been named the best secondary school in Northumberland, as well as the best in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber region, for the work it has done to encourage pupils to travel sustainably.