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Stay safe this Easter and protect our summer

31 Mar 2021

Residents and visitors to Northumberland are being urged to protect the summer by acting responsibly in the county this Easter. 

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People urged to be careful as Covid restrictions change

29 Mar 2021

Residents are reminded they still need to take precautions as some of the rules on what you can and cannot do change this week. 

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Mobile van pilot to offer Covid home testing kits

29 Mar 2021

Covid home testing kits for families will be made available from a mobile van in parts of Northumberland in a new pilot programme for the next two weeks. 

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Families thanked for 'Short Breaks' care offer feedback

29 Mar 2021

Families of disabled children are being thanked for their invaluable feedback into the Short Breaks care offer review.  

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Over 1,000 housing tenants helped by employment project

25 Mar 2021

Over 1,000 people in the North of Tyne area have now benefitted from an employment project run jointly by housing companies, learning providers and local authorities. 

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Grant application deadlines approaching

25 Mar 2021

Deadlines are approaching for a number of COVID-19 business support grant schemes. 

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Country park carpark extension nears completion

24 Mar 2021

Work to create scores of extra car spaces at one of the county’s most popular country parks is nearing completion. 

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Elections 2021: How to get involved and earn some summer spending

24 Mar 2021

As in previous years the County Council is currently recruiting people to help with the local elections.

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New safety measures for Ashington roads

23 Mar 2021

New road safety measures are to be introduced on an Ashington road following a serious accident where a car ended up in a resident’s garden. 

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Council Tax scam warnings

23 Mar 2021

Northumberland County Council is warning residents to be aware of several Council Tax scams offering a promise of a reduction or refund.

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Rail contractors invited to Northumberland Line briefing

22 Mar 2021

Contractors interested in tendering for major works on the new Northumberland Line rail project are being encouraged to take part in a virtual briefing. 

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One year on and the Covid fight goes on

22 Mar 2021

The region's leaders have spoken on the impact of Covid on all our lives, ahead of the anniversary of the first lockdown.

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Support scheme extends to mobile and home-based businesses

22 Mar 2021

More businesses will now be able to benefit from Northumberland’s Covid-19 Business Resilience Grant – as it has been extended to include further business types. 

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Home Movers - Don't lose your vote

22 Mar 2021

Often things can get lost or forgotten when moving to a new house, but with the local county council elections and the Police Crime Commissioner elections due to take place on Thursday May 6, Northumberland County Council is urging home movers to make sure their vote isn’t one of them. 

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Improvements for Beaconhill play area

22 Mar 2021

Plans are underway to make improvements at Beaconhill Play Area in Cramlington.

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County front of queue for broadband investment

22 Mar 2021

The council has welcomed news that Northumberland will be among the first to benefit from the government’s pledge to get ultra-fast broadband to the remotest homes in the UK. 

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Northumberland to mark National Day of Reflection

22 Mar 2021

A year on from the first national lockdown the County Council will be joining a National Day of Reflection to remember and honour those lives lost due to Coronavirus.

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Lockdown stories take their place in history

22 Mar 2021

Artwork produced by Northumberland residents during lockdowns have been chosen to be part of history.

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Council open floor to climate concerns

19 Mar 2021

Northumberland County Council has delivered another successful resident-focused event on climate change. 

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Ground-breaking Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal signed

18 Mar 2021

The council has welcomed a new deal which will bring millions of pounds of investment to Northumberland and the wider region. 

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New Maltings a key feature of Borderlands deal

18 Mar 2021

A new multi-million pound arts venue for Berwick has been confirmed after the signing of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. 

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Northumberland cosmetic producers and retailers must register by end of the month 

18 Mar 2021

If you manufacture and sell cosmetics in the UK, or if you bring cosmetics into the country from outside the UK there are important changes in the law and you need to take action now. 

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New traffic arrangements for visitor to Craster village 

18 Mar 2021

New traffic calming measures are about to be introduced in the popular coastal village of Craster. 

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Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service opens new fire station

18 Mar 2021

A new purpose-built fire station fit for 21st century firefighting was officially opened in Ponteland on 17 March.

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Census day is here 

17 Mar 2021

With March 21 literally around the corner, Census 2021 is in full swing in Northumberland.