News - Northumberland News

Business leaders get a glimpse into future of rail travel

26 Sep 2022

Business leaders in North Tyneside got a glimpse into the future of commuter travel as they boarded a special train service on what will be the new Northumberland Line.  

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Funding agreed to help reduce inequalities

22 Sep 2022

The Council has approved the allocation of funding as it works to reduce inequalities across the county and address issues around poverty. 

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Peanuts in a curry costs restaurant business over £6,000 

22 Sep 2022

An Indian restaurant based in Newbiggin has been ordered to pay  over £6,000 for selling a meal which contained traces of peanuts, even though it was ordered as being peanut-free.  

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Residents' views sought on permanent memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

21 Sep 2022

People in Northumberland are being encouraged to give their views on a permanent memorial in the county to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

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Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

20 Sep 2022

  Active Northumberland is set to throw open the doors to its sports centres on Wednesday 21st September, offering a free activity for everyone to try as part of National Fitness Day 2022.    

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Landlords invited to free information event  

20 Sep 2022

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

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Newbiggin sports and community hub opens to the public 

07 Sep 2022

The new look Newbiggin sports and community hub has opened  to the public following a major refurbishment project. 

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Businesses urged to think about their fire risks

02 Sep 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is encouraging the county’s businesses to think about their own fire risks as part of a national Business Safety Week which runs from 5th - 11th September.  

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August Bank Holiday bin collections

24 Aug 2022

Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 29 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.

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Challenge Board welcomed in Northumberland

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland County Council is welcoming challenge from an independent board following recommendations made in the SOLACE Independent Governance Review. 

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County above national average for food hygiene ratings

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland’s food businesses are above national average for food hygiene standards with 98.3% rated 3 or above.  

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Residents invited to Newbiggin sports and community hub open day 

23 Aug 2022

The new look Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub is hosting an open day on Thursday September 1, so local residents can have the first look around the centre and facilities in advance of the grand opening. 

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Walking netball classes start in Northumberland

22 Aug 2022

If you are interested in playing netball but find the pace a little too much, then walking netball classes could be for you. 

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September deadline for community grant applications 

11 Aug 2022

Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

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Planned level crossing works for new rail line

05 Aug 2022

As work on the Northumberland Line rail project gathers pace, a number of road closures are taking place at level crossings over the coming months. 

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Walking football festival to raise funds for charity 

03 Aug 2022

A charity walking football festival is to be held in Ashington in August and teams are being invited to sign up now. 

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Council seeks business views to help economic recovery

01 Aug 2022

The County Council is asking businesses across Northumberland to outline their current and future recruitment needs. 

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Unemployment in county continues to fall

28 Jul 2022

Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show. 

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Council agrees settlement with Chief Executive as departure date announced

27 Jul 2022

The council has agreed a settlement with Chief Executive Daljit Lally which will see her leave the council on July 31st. 

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Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found near Mitford 

26 Jul 2022

An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information, or dash cam footage that could solve the mystery of a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition just outside of Mitford, Morpeth. 

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County parks once again among the UK’s best  

26 Jul 2022

  Eleven Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country. 

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New toilet facilities include beach wheelchair storage

22 Jul 2022

Work is complete on a very special public toilet refurbishment at one of the county’s tourism hotspots. 

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Students get first glimpse of Northumberland Line service

22 Jul 2022

Schoolchildren in Northumberland have been given a glimpse into the future of travel on the county’s railway as they boarded a special train service between Newcastle and Morpeth.  

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Forests re-open as summer visitor campaign launches

20 Jul 2022

Following November’s Storm Arwen last November where around one million trees were uprooted overnight, seven forests in Northumberland are reopening in time for summer.

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Public urged not to pick up sick or dead birds following avian flu outbreak 

19 Jul 2022

  The public are being urged not to pick up or touch sick or dead birds, following an outbreak of Avian Flu in the wild bird population. Dog owners are also being asked to be extra vigilant and keep their dogs away from them. 

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