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Glass recycling trial to be extended

12 Nov 2021

A successful glass recycling trial in the county is being extended until 2023. 

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Website launched to help kickstart careers in Northumberland

11 Nov 2021

New website www.northumberlandskills.co.uk for those looking to learn, discover and grow their careers.

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New Discovery Duckling swimming lessons for babies 3 – 36 months  

11 Nov 2021

Active Northumberland is starting introductory swimming lessons for babies and young children which are the perfect way to gently introduce your child to swimming and begin a lifelong love of water

Image demonstrating Hepscott Park Garden Café reopens 

Hepscott Park Garden Café reopens 

10 Nov 2021

  The Garden Café at Hepscott Park is open for business once more and has a warm welcome waiting for all its customers.   

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New bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

08 Nov 2021

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from avian influenza. 

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Health chiefs issue warning as county Covid cases remain high

08 Nov 2021

With cases of Covid remaining high across the region, Northumberland residents are being urged to remain cautious and do all they can to protect themselves.    

Image demonstrating Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland

Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland

06 Nov 2021

Firefighters across Northumberland were faced with a busy Bonfire night as their fire control handled 343 calls.

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Fitness fun for the young

04 Nov 2021

Two new children’s fitness classes are starting at Ashington Leisure Centre and they promise to be great fun! 

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Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award 

02 Nov 2021

Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community. 

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Two more stations approved for Northumberland Line

02 Nov 2021

Progress is racing ahead on The Northumberland Line rail project - with approval now granted for two more stations. 

Image demonstrating Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan

Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan

29 Oct 2021

Transport leaders have approved the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) at a meeting of the North East Joint Transport Committee.

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Region leading the way to a net zero economy

28 Oct 2021

The region's leaders have reiterated their commitment to a greener planet, ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.

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Northumberland social worker shortlisted for national award

28 Oct 2021

A social worker from Northumberland has been selected as a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021. 

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Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents 

27 Oct 2021

Four Northumberland residents have been presented with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community and voluntary service.  

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Council Leader Welcomes Government’s Budget and Spending Review

27 Oct 2021

  The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget and Spending Review statement today, which has set out Government funding and priorities for the next three years. 

Image demonstrating Work starts on major upgrade to Newbiggin Sport & Community Centre 

Work starts on major upgrade to Newbiggin Sport & Community Centre 

27 Oct 2021

Work starts on major upgrade to Newbiggin Sport Centre 

Image demonstrating Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit tobacco worth £4,000  

Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit tobacco worth £4,000  

26 Oct 2021

Over 12,000 illicit cigarettes and numerous packets of hand rolling tobacco worth £4,000 have been seized by Northumberland County Councils Trading Standards Service during a number of recent inspections. 

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Animal welfare team given RSPCA gold stamp of approval 

21 Oct 2021

   Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs. 

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Grant available for community led affordable housing  

20 Oct 2021

  A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects. 

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Covid business funding still available

19 Oct 2021

Grant funding to support Northumberland-based businesses recover from Covid-19 is still available. 

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River Wansbeck trial aims to improve water quality

14 Oct 2021

Sluice gates which manage water levels in the River Wansbeck will be open for three months as part of efforts to reduce silt build up.

Image demonstrating Blyth Sports Centre £5million transformation now complete

Blyth Sports Centre £5million transformation now complete

13 Oct 2021

An exciting £5 million scheme to completely transform and modernise Blyth Sports Centre is complete, and members of the public can now enjoy the fantastic new facilities and services within it.

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Council Tax Support Scheme set to remain unchanged

12 Oct 2021

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region. 

Image demonstrating Newbiggin Promenade improvement works to start

Newbiggin Promenade improvement works to start

11 Oct 2021

Improvement works to Newbiggin Promenade are getting underway in late October. 

Image demonstrating Local RDA riders in the ribbons at national online finals

Local RDA riders in the ribbons at national online finals

11 Oct 2021

  Six local riders who train at Pegasus Riding for the Disabled Centre in Morpeth competed in the first ever virtual national RDA Championships and scooped some fantastic scores and top prizes.