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HVO biofuel trial in Blyth

31 Aug 2022

Northumberland County Council is trialling Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in one of its refuse vehicles as a cleaner alternative to diesel.

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August Bank Holiday bin collections

24 Aug 2022

Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 29 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.

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Challenge Board welcomed in Northumberland

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland County Council is welcoming challenge from an independent board following recommendations made in the SOLACE Independent Governance Review. 

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New technology installed in Ashington park to enhance public safety 

24 Aug 2022

Hirst Park in Ashington has had a security device installed so people can enjoy the park without fear of crime or intimidation. 

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County above national average for food hygiene ratings

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland’s food businesses are above national average for food hygiene standards with 98.3% rated 3 or above.  

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Residents invited to Newbiggin sports and community hub open day 

23 Aug 2022

The new look Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub is hosting an open day on Thursday September 1, so local residents can have the first look around the centre and facilities in advance of the grand opening. 

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Walking netball classes start in Northumberland

22 Aug 2022

If you are interested in playing netball but find the pace a little too much, then walking netball classes could be for you. 

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September deadline for community grant applications 

11 Aug 2022

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 scheme. 

A road closure sign and cones. Level crossing works are taking place up to Christmas for the new Northumberland Line

Planned level crossing works for new rail line

05 Aug 2022

As work on the Northumberland Line rail project gathers pace, a number of road closures are taking place at level crossings over the coming months. 

A dog in a shellsuit. A photography exhibition is coming to Blyth this summer

extra{ordinary} exhibition comes to Blyth

05 Aug 2022

A major exhibition of photographs, made in hundreds of locations across the UK over the last two decades, will be exhibited in Blyth this summer.

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Walking football festival to raise funds for charity 

03 Aug 2022

A charity walking football festival is to be held in Ashington in August and teams are being invited to sign up now. 

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Council seeks business views to help economic recovery

01 Aug 2022

The County Council is asking businesses across Northumberland to outline their current and future recruitment needs.