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June 7 deadline for Community Chest applications

31 May 2024

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

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Important info ahead of general election

30 May 2024

With a general election taking place on July 4th, residents in Northumberland are being reminded of some important dates for their diary – and what they need to do ahead of the polls. 

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Council joins Blue Badge Day of Action

23 May 2024

Northumberland County Council is supporting the National Blue Badge Day of Action. 

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Final preparations ahead of historic pollution clean-up work

23 May 2024

The final stages of preparation are underway ahead of major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth.  

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Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

21 May 2024

  Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair. 

Council Leader Glen Sanderson and MP Robbie Moore

Council welcomes Minister visit into farming review

20 May 2024

The Council welcomed a Ministerial visit as part of its ongoing work looking into the future of farming in Northumberland.

Ovingham Bridge over the River Tyne

Fire Service issues water safety reminder

20 May 2024

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the very real dangers of swimming in open water following the tragic incident involving two teenagers in the River Tyne near Ovingham on Saturday, May 18th.  

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Vera author launches village group's new book

16 May 2024

A local writing group based in a small Northumberland village has attracted a superstar of the literary world to help launch its new book.

The landslip at Mitford near Morpeth

Investigation works getting underway on Morpeth landslip

14 May 2024

Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth.  

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Armed Forces Awareness Day – save the date 

14 May 2024

  The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day in June to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families. 

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Council tenant banned from home due to ASB

08 May 2024

A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear. 

Outgoing Ceremonial Head Councillor Catherine Seymour

Ceremonial Head raises over £18,000 for good causes

07 May 2024

More than £18,000 has been raised in good causes by Northumberland County Council’s Ceremonial Head over the past year. 

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County events to commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary

01 May 2024

A series of special events are taking place in June in Northumberland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.