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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 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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Council welcomes £21m Blyth funding boost

15 Jul 2021

The County Council has warmly welcomed the Government announcement that almost £21m has been awarded to Blyth from the national Towns Fund.   

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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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Next stage of works for Blyth Town centre improvement

13 Jul 2021

The next stage of works are getting underway on the regeneration of Blyth town centre. ​ 

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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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Training given go-ahead in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

Welding and fabrication training given a boost thanks to Cabinet go ahead for investment in a joint training centre in Blyth. ​

Gilbert Ward Academy

Funding boost for new special free school in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

A new free school in Blyth will receive a further £1,057,675 in capital contributions.

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Northumberland Line plans on track

12 Jul 2021

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

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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.

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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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Gigaplant approval a ‘game changer’

06 Jul 2021

Approval of plans for a huge gigaplant in Northumberland have been described as a ‘game changer’ by the county council. 

Image demonstrating Sign up to Active Northumberland’s summer fitness challenge  

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.