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Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society 

27 Jan 2021

Households across Northumberland will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. 

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Online exercise classes for pregnant women and new mams  

27 Jan 2021

  Active Northumberland is running a series of online exercise classes designed specifically to help new mums and pregnant women to keep fit safely, from the comfort of their own home. 

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Leaders say COVID death toll a sobering reminder

27 Jan 2021

The region's leaders say the current COVID death toll is 'a sobering reminder how deadly the virus is'.

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Multi-million pound investment in Northumberland Line

23 Jan 2021

The news that the green light’s been given to multi-million pound funding towards the Northumberland Line has been welcomed by the council and its partners.

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Inspectors commend fire and rescue service for response to Covid-19 pandemic

22 Jan 2021

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has adapted and responded effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an independent review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.

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Garden waste kerbside collections 2021

21 Jan 2021

The council’s garden waste kerbside collection service for 2021 will resume in March.

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Winter business support package now available

21 Jan 2021

A package of support is now available for businesses in Northumberland which have been required in law to close due to Covid restrictions and the current national lockdown. 

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New online resource provides leisure activities for young children and teens 

21 Jan 2021

An online activity portal has been set up by Northumberland County Council to assist parents with leisure activities for children and teenagers who are being homeschooled. 

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Do the right thing and stay local, leader urges

15 Jan 2021

The leader of Northumberland County Council is urging people to “do the right thing” and not travel to the county’s beaches and other beauty spots during the current national lockdown. 

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Leaders urge residents to do everything they can to limit virus

11 Jan 2021

Residents are being urged to do everything they can to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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Stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down

05 Jan 2021

The region's leaders have urged people to stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down.

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New grant support for businesses during lockdown

05 Jan 2021

The government has announced £4.6billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses.

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Statement from region's leaders calling for national lockdown

04 Jan 2021

The region's leaders have said a national lockdown is required to slow spread of Covid-19.

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Statement regarding the return of schools

03 Jan 2021

The health, wellbeing and safety of Northumberland’s students, teaching and support staff remains our number one priority.