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Haltwhistle Academy opens its doors

09 Sep 2021

Doors have opened on the £2.65m school project in Haltwhistle.

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Ashington's new railway station given green light

09 Sep 2021

The first new station for the Northumberland Line has received planning approval. 

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Heritage Open Days unlocks Northumberland’s culinary secrets

08 Sep 2021

Once again Northumberland will be celebrating its heritage and culture as part of the annual Heritage Open Days festival.

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Active's Spa reaches beauty award finals 

08 Sep 2021

The Tranquillity Spa, run by Active Northumberland, has been named among the best in the region after reaching the finals of the North East Beauty Industry Awards 2021. 

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Astro tourism boost with funding for major new astronomy facility

07 Sep 2021

A major new radio astronomy facility will be established at Kielder Observatory thanks to funding from Northumberland County Council. 

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Leave plenty of travel time on Tour day

07 Sep 2021

Road closures and safety information- everything you need to know ahead of the Tour of Britain Stage Six on Friday 10 September.

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Create hope through change this World Suicide Prevention Day

07 Sep 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on 10th September and Northumberland County Council is sharing easy to follow advice to help look after your mental health.

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Northumberland residents encouraged to make positive changes as drinking levels rise

07 Sep 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought substantial change and disruption to many. For some, this pressure has had a significant impact on individual drinking levels and residents in Northumberland are now being encouraged to make positive changes to their drinking habits.

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Work starts at Britishvolt site 

06 Sep 2021

Work has started on site at the Britishvolt development at Cambois. 

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Council welcomes new rail service for Northumberland

02 Sep 2021

The council has warmly welcomed the announcement of a new rail service between Newcastle and Edinburgh calling at a number of key stations in Northumberland.

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New parking spaces coming to Berwick

02 Sep 2021

Extra parking spaces are coming to Berwick quayside. 

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Providing affordable housing remains council’s top priority 

01 Sep 2021

Northumberland County Council is reaffirming that the provision of more affordable housing in the county, in areas of greatest need, continues to be one of its top priorities. 

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Return of free waste bags for Green Dog Walkers 

01 Sep 2021

Residents who have signed up to the county’s Green Dog Walker scheme can again collect free dog waste bags from Northumberland libraries.

Image demonstrating Residents urged to give The Tour a warm Northumbrian welcome

Residents urged to give The Tour a warm Northumbrian welcome

01 Sep 2021

With just over a week to go until the AJ Bell Tour of Britain races through Northumberland, businesses, community groups and local residents are being called upon to help decorate the route and help turn the county red and yellow - the colours of the Northumberland flag.

Image demonstrating Star-studded startlist revealed for 2021 Tour of Britain

Star-studded startlist revealed for 2021 Tour of Britain

01 Sep 2021

British sporting heroes, Tokyo 2020 medallists, world champions and former stage and jersey winners will all feature in this year’s Tour of Britain (Sunday 5 – 12 September), the full start list for which has been revealed this week.