News - Northumberland News

Line moves a step closer after bridge funding secured

13 Apr 2023

The Northumberland Line rail scheme reintroducing passenger services between Ashington and Newcastle is another step closer after funding was agreed for a new road bridge in Blyth. 

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Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle. 

12 Apr 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for abandoning his Ford Fiesta van illegally on Cowpen Road, Blyth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

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Council continuing to support residents over Easter

01 Apr 2023

Throughout Easter and beyond the County Council is continuing to support local people and community organistions that are doing so much to provide assistance to residents at this time. 

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Blyth street improvement scheme nears completion

31 Mar 2023

Blyth town centre is getting a boost over Easter with the finishing touches being added to the Bowes Street, Church Street and Wanley Street improvement project, part of the £70m Energising Blyth regeneration programme.  

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Businesses encouraged to access Ashington support service

31 Mar 2023

Ashington businesses looking to grow are being encouraged to get help from a bespoke support service. 

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Fire Service aiming high with new rescue equipment

30 Mar 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has taken ownership of its latest lifesaving equipment which will keep communities across the county even safer. 

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Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

30 Mar 2023

Two sports centres that are operated and managed by Active Northumberland have passed Sport England’s toughest quality assessment Quest with flying colours. 

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One of the few - Northumberland man's great escape

28 Mar 2023

An exhibition about the life of one of the few survivors of the Great Escape – one of the best know events of World War II – has gone on show at County Hall, Morpeth.

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Morpeth’s new sports & leisure centre opening date revealed 

21 Mar 2023

  Excitement is building in and around Morpeth as the town’s new flagship sport & leisure centre prepares to open its doors to the public at midday on Monday 3 April. 

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Council welcomes extra road repair funding

17 Mar 2023

Extra funding to help repair the county’s roads has been welcomed by the County Council. 

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North East devolution consultation reaches final stages

16 Mar 2023

Leaders from across the North East have issued their thanks to everyone who has taken part in a consultation into a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region.  

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Multi-million pound Ashington improvement funding announced

15 Mar 2023

News of a multi-million pound investment into Ashington town centre has been warmly welcomed. 

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Advice to follow when employing a builder 

14 Mar 2023

Building a house or having an extension built is probably one of the most expensive things you will ever do so it is worth taking care when you choose your builder.  

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Blyth town centre improvements get the green light

14 Mar 2023

Approval’s been given for improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre. 

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Council plea over harmful balloon releases

14 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to use other alternatives to balloon and lantern releases for events and memorials which can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment.  

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Wor Bella honoured at Blyth Library

10 Mar 2023

First World War football hero Bella Reay has been honoured in a special ceremony carried out by her grandson and his daughter.

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Northumberland backs Keep Britain Tidy's big clean up

09 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2023. 

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People urged to take care in wintry weather

09 Mar 2023

People are reminded to take care over the coming days with wintry conditions continuing to hit the region. 

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Northumberland Line to reopen summer 2024

06 Mar 2023

Passengers in the North-East will be able to reconnect with friends and family and enjoy greater access to business and education opportunities when the historic Northumberland Line reopens next summer.

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Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools 

02 Mar 2023

A new spring fitness challenge is being run by Active Northumberland and are calling for people to sign up and join the challenge and help their leisure centre win PE equipment for local schools. 

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Secret scientist's work recognised at last

01 Mar 2023

An exhibition of previously unseen watercolour illustrations by a trailblazing Northumberland artist and scientist will finally see her accomplishments recognised.

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Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

28 Feb 2023

To mark National Empty Homes Week (27 February- 5 March), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch. 

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Views sought on Blyth town centre improvement plans

28 Feb 2023

The County Council is seeking public views about the planned improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre.  

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Council welcomes major funding package to level up Blyth

23 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Levelling Up Secretary the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP that people across Blyth are set to benefit from government investment to level up the town by upgrading poor quality housing, tackling health inequalities, improving access to local jobs and cutting crime. 

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Ukranian refugees continue to be welcomed and supported in Northumberland  

22 Feb 2023

As the war in Ukraine is approaching its one-year anniversary, with no end in sight to the fighting or the suffering, Northumberland County Council is extending a heartfelt thank you to residents who opened their homes, or helped in their own way, the refugees who have fled their homeland.

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