Bin wagon on summers day

August Bank Holiday bin collections

27 Aug 2021

Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 30 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.

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Firefighters kick off charity football match

26 Aug 2021

Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service went head-to-head in their first footballing derby at the weekend to raise money for charity.

Duchess of Northumberland presenting the award to Mrs Hannah Crackett

Queen's posthumous bravery award for tragic coach driver  

16 Aug 2021

A coach driver who died in the French Alps trying to save the passengers on board has received a posthumous Queen's Commendation for Bravery. 

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First trains travel on proposed Northumberland Line route

12 Aug 2021

Special rail services have run between Newcastle and Morpeth, as plans to reintroduce passenger trains on the Northumberland Line gather pace.

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Appeal launched to shut down illegal tobacco dealers 

10 Aug 2021

Locals in Northumberland are being urged to help shut down criminals dealing illegal tobacco this summer as new figures show “tab houses” and shops are the two main sources for children and adults in the region. 

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Rail line major contract awarded

04 Aug 2021

The contractor to build six new stations on the Northumberland Line has been confirmed. 

Computer design of a new play area in Newbiggin by the Sea

Council funding approval gives green light to Newbiggin play area 

03 Aug 2021

Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has approved £50,000 of funding towards a high-quality new play area in Newbiggin by the Sea, which will enable the scheme to commence. 

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Mams on the Move Summer Roadshow

02 Aug 2021

Active Northumberland’s Mams on the Move Roadshow is coming to south-east Northumberland this summer to help ease new mams back into being active.  

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Firm prosecuted for selling counterfeit car parts  

02 Aug 2021

An independent company based in Northumberland has been prosecuted and fined over £15,000 for supplying counterfeit car parts. 

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Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

29 Jul 2021

  Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair. 

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Richard returns to thank Alnwick life savers 

29 Jul 2021

Richard Betteridge who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming in the pool at Willowburn Sport and Leisure centre in Alnwick, returned to the centre this week to thank the staff who helped to save his life. 

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Summer Activity Programme Launched 

26 Jul 2021

Children and young people from across south-east Northumberland have the chance to get active and have fun this summer with the launch of the Summer Holiday Programme. 

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Restrictions may have eased, but let’s not undo all our hard work

23 Jul 2021

Covid-19 restrictions may have been lifted, but from Monday (July 26) the whole North East will receive additional government support as an Enhanced Response Area.

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New approach to integrated support for Northumberland communities to be agreed

22 Jul 2021

Communities in Northumberland are set to benefit from an innovative new model for supporting adults with long-term care and support needs.

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Two weeks left to have your say on modifications to the local plan

20 Jul 2021

There are only two weeks left for people in the county to have their say on modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.

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New community space opens in Cramlington

20 Jul 2021

A new state-of-the-art community space has officially opened in Cramlington to help connect people in the area.

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New grant will help businesses recover from Covid-19

19 Jul 2021

The council has set up a new £1million grant fund to support businesses based in the county as they recover from Covid-19.

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Enter your environmental project for a LOVE Northumberland Award 2021

16 Jul 2021

The annual LOVE Northumberland Awards are returning this year, and entries have opened this week.

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Referendum date set for Seaton Valley Neighbourhood Plan

16 Jul 2021

A date of 29 July has been set for a local referendum on the Seaton Valley Neighbourhood Plan.

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Don’t get caught out – make sure you’re on the electoral register   

14 Jul 2021

Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register.  

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Free course helps people achieve improved weight and wellbeing 

13 Jul 2021

  Residents are being invited to sign up to a free weight management programme which is being run by Active Northumberland to help participants to achieve a long-lasting healthy weight and boost their wellbeing. 

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Backing for regional bus partnership

13 Jul 2021

The council's Cabinet has given its full backing to the creation of an Enhanced Bus Partnership (EBP) for the region – which will help provide improved bus services across the county. 

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We all have a part to play in keeping region safe

13 Jul 2021

The region's leaders are reminding everyone we all have a part to play in staying safe when restrictions are lifted.

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Northumberland Line plans on track

12 Jul 2021

Work is continuing at pace on the Northumberland Line rail scheme. 

Image demonstrating Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public

Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public

12 Jul 2021

Organisers of the Kielder Marathon are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.