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'Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted'

09 Jul 2021

The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.

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Final call for Northumberland businesses to outline their skills needs

08 Jul 2021

Northumberland businesses have until Monday 19 July to let Northumberland County Council know their current and future skills and recruitment needs.

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Let's be responsible in living with Covid

06 Jul 2021

The region's health leaders are urging people to stay responsible as we learn to live with Covid.

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Sign up to Active Northumberland’s summer fitness challenge  

01 Jul 2021

A new summer fitness challenge is being launched by Active Northumberland to help promote wellness and inject a bit of friendly competition between their leisure centres to motivate their customers to get active and move more.  

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School welcomes ‘School Streets’ road safety initiative

01 Jul 2021

Schoolchildren at a Cramlington primary school will benefit from a road safety pilot

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Pub manager fined for breaching Covid curfew 

28 Jun 2021

A manager of a Northumberland pub has been fined £2,290 by the courts after failing to pay a fixed penalty notice, for a breach of Covid rules back in October 2020, for serving drink after a 10pm curfew. 

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'Love It Like It's Yours' campaign launched

28 Jun 2021

Northumberland County Council and Visit Northumberland have launched a new campaign starring local businesses from across the county and are urging entrepreneurs from the area to get onboard by accessing a new toolkit designed to support their business.

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Track renewal underway on Northumberland Line

28 Jun 2021

Another milestone on the Northumberland Line rail project has been reached after the first sections of track were replaced.

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Weeds being tackled after 'perfect storm' of weather conditions

24 Jun 2021

The council is reassuring residents that grass cutting and weeding around the county is continuing – despite the ‘perfect storm’ of weather conditions. 

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Leaders urge caution as Delta variant is spreading rapidly

23 Jun 2021

The region's leaders are urging caution as Covid cases rise.

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Jim McNeil appointed NFRS Assistant Chief Fire Officer

22 Jun 2021

Jim McNeil has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), following an extensive selection process.

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Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces 

22 Jun 2021

  Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families. 

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Leaders call for patience while backing roadmap delay

15 Jun 2021

The region's leaders have given their backing to the decision to delay further lifting of covid restrictions.

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New campaign to answer frequently asked vaccine questions

14 Jun 2021

A new campaign has launched today (Monday 14 June) aimed at answering some of the most frequently asked questions North East residents have about the Covid-19 vaccines.

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New technology aims to cut spine road crashes

11 Jun 2021

New technology is being introduced on one of the county’s busiest roads in a bid to cut accidents. 

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Parkrun events return to North East

10 Jun 2021

Following discussions with organisers and thorough reviews of risk assessments, Directors of Public Health in the region are pleased to be able to support the return of Parkrun events.

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Have your say on proposed modifications to Local Plan

09 Jun 2021

Consultation starts today on some proposed modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.

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Community grant scheme open for applications 

09 Jun 2021

Community and voluntary groups in need of financial assistance to deliver local projects are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund. 

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Road, footpath and cycling improvements lined up for Cramlington

08 Jun 2021

The Beaconhill and Beacon Lane areas of Cramlington are set to have improvements to roads, paths and cycleways as funding from housing developers is released to Northumberland County Council.

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We have worked too hard to fall at the final hurdle

04 Jun 2021

North East leaders have issued a joint statement today, thanking everyone for their hard work and efforts, and encouraging us to remember hands, face, space and fresh air, getting jabs and self isolating where required.

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Foster supporters recognised by award

02 Jun 2021

Two Northumberland foster care supporters have been awarded a Foster Talk award for their ongoing commitment to foster carers in Northumberland. 

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Fire Service using education to help reduce deliberate fires

01 Jun 2021

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has seen a sharp rise in deliberate fires over recent months and are now urging youth groups and schools to talk about the dangers of fire setting.

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May Bank Holiday adjusted bin collections

28 May 2021

Bin collections in Northumberland will be one day later than usual from Monday 31 May.

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Rail scheme enters next stage of development

28 May 2021

The next stage towards the re-opening of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line is underway. 

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Wildfire warning as weather warms up

28 May 2021

Northumberland County Council is warning visitors of the risks of wildfires as the visitor season begins to warm up.