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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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New staff facility installed on Northumberland Line

21 May 2024

Northern has created a brand-new facility for staff who will run passenger services on the Northumberland Line when it reopens later this year.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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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Residents invited to Ashington drop-in events

14 May 2024

Northumberland County Council is hosting two drop-in events in Ashington this month where residents and businesses can learn more about ambitious plans for the town centre. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Blyth housing improvement plans coming before councillors

01 May 2024

Northumberland County Council is being recommended to approve improvements to scores of homes in Blyth. 

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Library service is a best seller

30 Apr 2024

One of Northumberland’s oldest and best-loved services is marching into its second century stronger than ever. 

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New cat microchipping laws: what it means for you 

29 Apr 2024

Under new legislation, cat owners in England will have until 10th June 2024 to microchip their cats and register them on a government approved database. 

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Ashington resident fined after failing to clear up rubbish-filled garden  

29 Apr 2024

An Ashington resident whose back garden became a dumping ground has had a financial penalty of more than £1,000 imposed following a successful prosecution by Northumberland County Council. 

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Northumberland Lottery celebrates its third anniversary

25 Apr 2024

Northumberland Lottery celebrates its third anniversary this week having raised £275,200 for good causes in the county.  

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Blyth seafront improvement works well underway

24 Apr 2024

Work is well underway to improve Blyth seafront ahead of the summer season and D-Day commemoration events this June. 

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Blyth man fined for being in control of a vehicle used for fly-tipping. 

23 Apr 2024

Following an investigation by Northumberland County Council, a Blyth man has been fined for owning and being in control of a vehicle which was used for fly-tipping. 

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Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus

23 Apr 2024

The County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a transaction, subject to contract, with funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global asset management firm and one of UK’s largest investors, regarding the NEP3 land site in Cambois, to enable the potential development of a ‘Hyperscale Datacentre Campus’. 

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Little chicks need your help!

23 Apr 2024

The miracle of spring migration is under way and preparations are being finalised to help our feathered friends, as well as people, feel welcome on our beaches.

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Residents fined for failing to clear up rubbish dumped in their gardens 

23 Apr 2024

An Ashington man and Newbiggin woman who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their gardens, have been fined following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

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Important changes to rules about handing in postal votes

19 Apr 2024

In Northumberland, elections for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria police area and the Mayor for the North East Mayoral Combined Authority take place on Thursday 2 May.   

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New Northumberland County Partnership launched

17 Apr 2024

Chaired by Lord Don Curry, this morning (Wednesday 17th April) saw the inaugural meeting take place of the Northumberland County Partnership, which aims to reduce the gap in experiences residents have across health, education, employment and social outcomes, by tackling inequalities. 

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Funding secured to improve football pitches across Northumberland 

17 Apr 2024

Twenty-three football clubs across Northumberland are benefitting from Football Foundation funding to improve the quality of their pitches. 

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