Bin wagon in spring

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. 

Haltwhistle Academy

Haltwhistle Primary School project makes progress

28 May 2021

A £2.65m school project in Haltwhistle is another step closer to welcoming pupils.

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Strategy outlines vision for SEND services in Northumberland

28 May 2021

SEND Strategy for 2021/24 launched following consultation with the children, young people and families it is prepared for.   

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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.

Council Cabinet

Council unveils new Cabinet

27 May 2021

Northumberland County Council’s new Cabinet have taken their seats at the first Full Council meeting following this month’s local elections.

Volunteers Week

Northumberland says "Thank You" to its volunteers

27 May 2021

Volunteers across Northumberland are being celebrated as part of the national Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June).

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Carry on being cautious to limit virus spread

27 May 2021

Directors of Public Health encourage people to 'carry on being cautious' to limit the spread of coronavirus

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​Councillor and community champion has been awarded Freedom of Wooler 

26 May 2021

Northumberland County Councillor Anthony Murray has become an honorary Freeman of the town of Wooler in recognition of his tireless and valued service to the local community over many years. 

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Residents to have a say on their local neighbourhood plan

26 May 2021

Residents in the parishes of Embleton, Wooler, Lesbury, Craster and Alnmouth will be able to vote on a neighbourhood plan for their area on Thursday 10 June. 

Music Partnership North

Funding supports Music Partnership North’s recovery

26 May 2021

The Music Education Hub for Northumberland County Council and Newcastle City Council is to receive ££205,577

The Fables of Aesop by Thomas Bewick

Unlocking Northumberland's archives

26 May 2021

Northumberland Archives and Northumberland Libraries have teamed up with the University of East Anglia (UEA) in an exciting new project to unlock rare and fascinating collections. 

The Duchess's Community High School, Alnwick

New website brings history to life for pupils

26 May 2021

Schoolchildren across Northumberland will now be able to view a range of important archives online thanks to a new website.

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Civic Head raises over £5,000 for Motor Neuron charity 

24 May 2021

   Councillor Ian Hutchinson has donated a total of £5,278 towards a Motor Neuron Disease charity which was raised during his time as the Civic Head of Northumberland County Council. 

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Preliminary works starting on Blyth improvement scheme

21 May 2021

Initial works are getting underway on the regeneration of Blyth town centre. 

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"We're not out of the woods yet", Health Directors warn

20 May 2021

The region's Directors of Public Health are reminding residents that the coronavirus is still with us.

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Town zone gets £80,000 for cultural programme

19 May 2021

Hexham’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) project has been boosted with a grant of £80,000 from Historic England for its local cultural programme.

globalbridge

Connecting talent to opportunity in Northumberland

19 May 2021

Investing in the future of Northumberland’s children and young people.

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Plans approved for Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre upgrade   

19 May 2021

Planning permission has been granted for a new £1.5 million pound investment scheme to refurbish and revitalise Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre.  

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Business experts join the Borderlands team

19 May 2021

The new business-led Borderlands Economic Forum is now in place, to support delivery of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.

Jack Perkins, of Hexham with his Golden Gnome

Community "Gnominates" Lockdown Heroes

18 May 2021

A tribe of Golden Gnomes have been appearing on doorsteps all around Hexham as the community celebrates its lockdown heroes.

Walk to School Week

Northumberland pupils take to the streets

17 May 2021

Northumberland pupils will take to the streets for Walk to School Week (17 – 21 May 2021) to celebrate the benefits of walking

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Call for employers to outline their skills and recruitment needs

17 May 2021

The council is running a survey of employers in Northumberland - asking them to outline their current and future skills and recruitment needs.

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Northumberland challenges other foster care teams

17 May 2021

Northumberland’s Foster Care team has challenged other local authorities to follow in their footsteps and take on the ‘Jerusalema Dance Challenge.

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Northumberland is open and ready for business

17 May 2021

Northumberland is open and ready for business – that's the message from local retailers who are part of a Shop Local, Shop Northumberland campaign.