A computer image of the new Energy Central Institute in Blyth

Public invited to see latest Energy Central Institute plans in Blyth

31 Oct 2024

Blyth residents and businesses are being invited to see the latest on plans for the Energy Central Institute (ECI), a new higher-level skills and innovation facility in the town centre. 

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River Tweed Trail branding unveiled

30 Oct 2024

The new River Tweed Trail branding has been unveiled on the banks of the Tweed in the Scottish Borders.

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Council initiative champions future jobs for ‘Green Careers Week’

29 Oct 2024

Northumberland County Council is supporting Green Careers Week (4 – 9 November) as part of its net zero ambitions and ongoing commitment to building a greener, more sustainable future.

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A Focus on Housing and Health in Northumberland

28 Oct 2024

Key stakeholders from across the housing and health system came together to discuss the link between good housing and health outcomes, and to identify opportunities for more collective action in the future.

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Last chance for your free tree

25 Oct 2024

Don't miss out in claiming your free tree before Christmas.

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Life-changing impact of foster carers celebrated in powerful new film

22 Oct 2024

Northumberland County Council has joined forces with councils around the country to celebrate the life-changing impact of foster carers and to encourage more to join the team.

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Northumberland Skills welders celebrate apprenticeship success

22 Oct 2024

Two talented welders of the future are celebrating the start of their careers in engineering after being offered apprenticeships.  

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Farming conference identifies barriers to reducing emissions

22 Oct 2024

Over 75 key stakeholders from the farming sector have been working to identify non-technical barriers and explore solutions for a sustainable future in agriculture.

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Thousands of children get rail safety message

22 Oct 2024

Thousands of school children have been taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line.

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Next steps approved for £50m North Northumberland Schools Masterplan

21 Oct 2024

Plans to expand first schools in North Northumberland into primary schools are taking shape as part of a £50m investment by Northumberland County Council.  

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Electoral Register door-knock set to get underway

18 Oct 2024

Northumberland residents who were required to respond to the voter registration form and have not already done so will receive a knock at the door from 18 October, as canvassers start to visit outstanding properties.   

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New digital champions scheme launches to expand support for people to get online and use digital technology in rural Northumberland

18 Oct 2024

To mark Get Online Week (14 – 20 October), iNorthumberland, Community Action Northumberland (CAN) and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), are launching a call for volunteer digital champions to support people in rural Northumberland to get online and get the most out of digital technology. 

School pupil Dolly who found the first golden pumpkin

Ready, Set, Explore! A county-wide treasure hunt has begun

17 Oct 2024

This Walk to School Month, Northumberland County Council has teamed up with The Alnwick Garden to inspire outdoor activity among local families.

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A summer of reading and building towards a sustainable future

17 Oct 2024

Youngsters who took part in the Northumberland Libraries Summer Reading Challenge have been rewarded for their efforts with certificates and prizes. 

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Parkrun takeovers launch campaign to end violence against women and girls 

16 Oct 2024

Northumberland County Council and its partners are taking over five local parkruns to launch an annual campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.   

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Berwick SEND Sports Camp for Young People 

15 Oct 2024

A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Berwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. 

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Residents invited to latest Morpeth Forum event

15 Oct 2024

Updates on future plans for Morpeth and more on proposals for key sites in the town will all be on show in Morpeth Forum’s latest event. 

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100 years of stories - and counting!

14 Oct 2024

An exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of Northumberland Libraries shines a light on the value and legacy of the service.

Image demonstrating  October start date for Prudhoe Waterworld Refurbishment  

October start date for Prudhoe Waterworld Refurbishment  

14 Oct 2024

Work on a £1.6million county council funded scheme to refurbish and refresh Prudhoe Waterworld is due to start on October 21. 

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Major clean-up getting underway to cut road flooding issues

11 Oct 2024

A major clean-up of the county’s drains is getting underway - to help combat problems caused by last winter’s extreme wet weather and avoid further problems from being experienced this coming winter. 

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£3.5m Cramlington regeneration programme to get underway

11 Oct 2024

Delivery of a new £3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is set to begin this year.  

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Bulky waste collection for Blyth residents affected by flooding

11 Oct 2024

For residents directly impacted by this week's flooding in Blyth, Council teams will be visiting residential streets on Saturday (October 12th) to remove flood damaged bulky items free of charge.

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New Sexual Health Strategy for Northumberland

10 Oct 2024

A new strategy was today (10 October 2024) presented to the Northumberland Health and Wellbeing Board which sets out the ambitions for a life course approach to good sexual health for the residents of the county.

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Teams continue clean-up after massive rainfall

09 Oct 2024

Teams are continuing to clean up streets and support communities after heavy downpours of rain over the past 24 hours. 

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Energy Central Learning Hub Welcomes Next Generation of Clean Energy Engineers  

09 Oct 2024

Blyth’s flagship Energy Central Campus (ECC) has welcomed the first learners to its state-of-the-art Energy Central Learning Hub (ECLH).