Image demonstrating Full Closure Order served on Berwick property following complaints 

Full Closure Order served on Berwick property following complaints 

12 Oct 2020

A full closure order has been served on a house in Berwick due to continued and escalating anti-social behaviour at the property and the breaching of Covid 19 regulations.  

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Local leaders react to Prime Minister's announcement

12 Oct 2020

Following discussions with Leaders and MPs across the region, the Government has indicated today that the North East region will be subject the ‘high’ level - as with all other areas, this will be kept under close review by Government and Public Health England and subject to change at any time in line with case numbers, hospital admissions and local hospital capacity. 

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Charity founder picks up national award

09 Oct 2020

The founder of an Ashington based charity has won a national entrepreneur award. 

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Professional walker fined for failing to clear up after dog  

08 Oct 2020

Professional dog walker prosecuted for breaching Public Spaces Protection Order on Cambois Beach.

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Drivers advised of A697 roadworks

07 Oct 2020

Drivers are being advised of road improvement works on the A697 over the coming weeks. 

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Glass recycling trial set to get underway in Northumberland

07 Oct 2020

As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the council is proposing a pilot scheme where residents can recycle glass bottles and jars from their homes.

Council leader Glen Sanderson and Councillor Eileen Armstrong

Summer surfacing scheme success

06 Oct 2020

This year’s summer programme to improve the county’s road surfaces is now complete. 

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First county pub closed for COVID breaches

06 Oct 2020

A Bedlington pub has become the first in the county to be closed down for breaching Covid regulations. 

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Businesses visited to ensure new regulations being followed

02 Oct 2020

Officers from Northumberland County Council have started visiting businesses around the county to ensure they are operating within the new government regulations and to offer support and assistance where it is needed.

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Mamas Core Stability class will start online for new mams  

01 Oct 2020

  Active Northumberland is about to start a new online exercise class to help new mums regain strength, stability and confidence in exercise.   

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Contractors appointed to build Morpeth Leisure Centre development 

28 Sep 2020

The development of a new state-of-the art  Leisure Centre and community hub in Morpeth has taken another step forward with the appointment of the contractors. 

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Sign up for swimming - one of life’s most important lessons 

28 Sep 2020

Active Northumberland is restarting its Learn to Swim programme and is inviting people to enrol onto the scheme which is suitable for children of all ages and abilities

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Tougher COVID restrictions announced for region

28 Sep 2020

Tougher COVID restrictions have today, Monday 28 September, been announced for the region. 

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Support for Northumberland businesses outlined in letter

25 Sep 2020

The council is writing to businesses in Northumberland – offering guidance and support to help them as they implement the new measures recently introduced both regionally and nationally to prevent the spread of coronavirus. 

Councillors Glen Sanderson and Richard Dodd

New leadership at council

23 Sep 2020

New leadership arrangements have been agreed by Northumberland County Council. 

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Fly tipper fined as public warned to beware of cowboy rubbish collectors 

22 Sep 2020

A fly tipper who dumped rubbish in Northumberland has been brought to justice following an investigation by environmental enforcement officers at Northumberland County Council. 

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Posters being rolled out ahead of national track and trace app

22 Sep 2020

Council buildings and businesses in the county will be displaying NHS QR code posters from later this week ahead of the NHS COVID-19 app being rolled out nationally. 

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Councils welcome government decision on childcare arrangements

21 Sep 2020

Councils and the North of Tyne Combined Authority have made a joint statement following the government's announcement on childcare arrangements.

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It’s business as usual at Active Northumberland

18 Sep 2020

  Following the Government’s announcement that new precautionary measures are to be introduced across the north east to reduce the spread of the cornavirus, Active Northumberland is reassuring the public that its sports centres can and will remain open and that it will be business as usual. 

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North East calls for local restrictions change on childcare

18 Sep 2020

Leaders across the North East are calling on Government to amend new local COVID-19 restriction measures to allow families to continue their usual childcare arrangements. 

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Northumberland’s first local COVID testing centres set to open

18 Sep 2020

The county’s first Local COVID-19 Testing Centres are to open in Ashington and Blyth.  

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Northumberland remains open for business

18 Sep 2020

The council’s interim leader has moved to reassure businesses in the county that new measures introduced this week will support their futures. 

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Consultation starts on renewal of Public Spaces Protection Orders 

17 Sep 2020

  Northumberland County Council  is proposing to reintroduce new Alcohol Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) and is seeking the views of the public. 

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New COVID measures being introduced in Northumberland

17 Sep 2020

Northumberland residents are facing new measures as part of a combined North East effort to help fight COVID-19. 

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North East lobbies government for stricter COVID control measures

14 Sep 2020

Leaders of North East local authorities have come together to take the unprecedented step of seeking greater controls from government to introduce stricter COVID-19 prevention measures ahead of national intervention.