Anne Blackburn, Senior Assistant Librarian at Prudhoe Library

Libraries begin a new chapter

29 Sep 2021

A new campaign has been launched as Northumberland Libraries throw open their doors to welcome back the public post Covid lockdowns.

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Northumberland success in Bloom awards   

29 Sep 2021

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.   

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More multi-million pound investment coming to county

28 Sep 2021

More multi-million pound investment is coming to the county after JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the global subsea cable and umbilical supplier and servicer announced its plans to open a new state-of-the-art subsea cable manufacturing facility in Cambois. 

Image demonstrating Coming soon - new affordable homes to rent in Wooler. 

Coming soon - new affordable homes to rent in Wooler. 

28 Sep 2021

Eleven new homes will soon be available for affordable rent on the Kingsmead Development in Wooler. 

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Councils consult on future of pedestrianisation scheme

28 Sep 2021

The County Council and Alnwick Town Council are working to improve the streetscape and shopping environment in Narrowgate, Alnwick.

World Smile Day

Be kind this World Smile Day

28 Sep 2021

Everyone deserves to have a reason to smile this World Smile Day.

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Affordable new homes planned for Berwick 

27 Sep 2021

Proposals for a £7m scheme to build 61 affordable new homes in Berwick have been unveiled. 

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Ponteland flood scheme complete

21 Sep 2021

More than 250 homes and businesses in Ponteland are better protected from flooding now Environment Agency work on a new £2.7million flood scheme has been completed.

Cllr Glen Sanderson; Northumberland Bin Wagon

Recycle Week: ‘Stepping It Up’ in the fight against Climate Change

20 Sep 2021

The council is joining Recycle Now in the fight against climate change and asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ and take action to protect our environment through even better recycling habits.

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Smokers urged to quit in Northumberland

20 Sep 2021

At a time when staying healthy is even more important, smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the step and give up cigarettes for good. 

Students of Queen Elizabeth High School

Multi-million pound school project opens doors to students

20 Sep 2021

Doors have opened on two new schools in Hexham welcoming students back for the first time since the summer break.

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Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards

17 Sep 2021

The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at a special LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony. 

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Council welcomes new Blyth wind turbine facility

17 Sep 2021

The Port of Blyth has officially launched a £1m Wind Turbine Training facility complete with a full sized, specially modified wind turbine aimed at providing unique, high quality training opportunities to the renewables industry.

Turnbull's butchers

County's food and drink celebrated

16 Sep 2021

Northumberland’s diverse range of food and drink producers is being celebrated as part of British Food Fortnight (Sept 18th - Oct 2nd).

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Region's leaders welcome Covid winter plan

15 Sep 2021

The region's leaders have welcomed the Government's winter plan to tackle Covid.

Hexham schools - winter garden

Families thanked for patience

15 Sep 2021

Northumberland County Council and the Hexham schools project team are thanking students and their families for their continued patience and understanding.

Parents arguing

Support available for families experiencing parental conflict

15 Sep 2021

Support is available for Northumberland families experiencing conflict thanks to the Government’s Reducing Parental Conflict programme.  

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Residents asked their views on education system for Berwick

14 Sep 2021

Residents in Berwick and surrounding areas are being called upon to have their say on the future of education in the area as part of a review into options by Northumberland County Council.

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Neighbourhood Plan 'made' for Seaton Valley 

14 Sep 2021

Residents of Seaton Valley now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area. 

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Don’t wait for a knock on door in October  

14 Sep 2021

Canvassers will be knocking on doors in Northumberland from 13th October to give residents a final chance to register and to vote in the next elections. 

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Second Northumberland Line station approved

14 Sep 2021

The second new station for the Northumberland Line has been given the go-ahead – less than a week since the first. 

Foster carer, Louise

Kids gone back to school? You could foster

14 Sep 2021

As Northumberland’s children and young people get back to school, and college or university, the County Council is asking if residents have room in their home and life to help children and young people.   

Apply now

Applications are now open for 2022 Middle, Secondary and High school admissions

13 Sep 2021

Parents and carers of children starting Middle, Secondary or High school in September 2022 can now apply for a place. 

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Deadline looming for community grant applications 

13 Sep 2021

Voluntary and community groups across the county, that are in need of financial assistance, are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund. 

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County takes centre stage in Tour of Britain

10 Sep 2021

Northumberland took centre stage as the prestigious AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycle race returned to the county.