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What's on in Northumberland

05 Oct 2023

Find out what you can do in Northumberland this weekend

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Initiative to re-ignite passion in sport to feature in national campaign 

05 Oct 2023

An initiative run by Berwick Academy in partnership with Active Northumberland, to re-ignite the passion of physical activity and sport in young girls is to be part of a national campaign. 

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Welcome for road funding announcements

04 Oct 2023

Council Leader Glen Sanderson has welcomed commitments from the Prime Minister to improve Northumberland’s road network. 

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Business leaders learn more about Northumberland Line benefits

03 Oct 2023

Business leaders from across North Tyneside have been learning how the Northumberland Line will improve future access to job seekers. 

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Get ready to go green this Libraries Week

03 Oct 2023

Library users across the county are set to enjoy a series of special events next week as Libraries Week returns for 2023 with an environmental twist.  

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Winter related door-step scams and how to avoid them 

02 Oct 2023

With winter on its way, many householders will be thinking of carrying out maintenance work ahead of the bad weather. Rogue tradesmen know this, and residents are being urged to be very careful when approached by door-to-door salespeople. 

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Council welcomes further £20m investment in Blyth

02 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has welcomed the announcement that Blyth is set to benefit from further government investment. 

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County does blooming marvellous in environment awards

29 Sep 2023

Northumberland has once again enjoyed stunning success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

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Travel advice during public transport strikes this weekend

29 Sep 2023

Industrial action is set to bring disruption to bus and rail services over the next month starting from tomorrow (Saturday September 30).  

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Council's shock and anger at Sycamore Gap tree felling

28 Sep 2023

The leader of Northumberland County Council has expressed his shock and anger at the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.

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Berwick Castlegate toilet refurb complete

28 Sep 2023

Refurbishment is complete of public toilets in Castlegate Car Park in Berwick. 

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What's on in Northumberland

27 Sep 2023

Weekend of 30 September

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Plans progress to refurbish Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

27 Sep 2023

Plans have been announced for a prominent grade II* listed building in the heart of Hexham to be restored to its former glory. 

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Ashington man fined for fly-tipping. 

26 Sep 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for fly-tipping his household waste illegally in Queen Street, Ashington following an investigation by Northumberland County Council.

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Latest works in Blyth for the Northumberland Line

26 Sep 2023

Residents and drivers are being advised of the latest works to be taking place in Blyth in connection with the Northumberland Line.  

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Architects appointed to progress former Hexham Middle School Site 

26 Sep 2023

IDP Architects from Newcastle have been appointed by Northumberland County Council to work up proposals to bring the former Hexham Middle School site back into use. 

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Council’s special event to celebrate Jack’s 100th birthday 

25 Sep 2023

A special birthday reception was held by Northumberland County Council to mark Army Veteran Jack Hearn’s 100th birthday. 

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Active Northumberland forms sporting partnership with Berwick Academy  

25 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland has formed a sporting partnership with Berwick Academy and will be providing after-school activities for the students.  

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Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service opens its doors to public for open day on Saturday

21 Sep 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service are inviting residents to West Hartford Fire Station on Saturday 23 September.

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Time capsules buried at historic bridge

21 Sep 2023

Time capsules have been buried at each end of the award-winning Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland. 

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Northumberland gets active to celebrate National Fitness Day!  

21 Sep 2023

A record number of Northumberland residents joined in the fun and spirit of National Fitness Day, by taking part in free activities and classes laid on by Active Northumberland to mark the day. 

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New Changes to Fire Safety Legislation Could Impact Business Owners

20 Sep 2023

From 1st of October, businesses of all sizes must have a full, written record of their fire risk assessment 

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Children’s residential recruitment drive launches with Open Day

20 Sep 2023

We're excited to be launching a recruitment drive ahead of the opening of our new children’s residential homes. 

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Animal welfare team given RSPCA platinum stamp of approval 

19 Sep 2023

Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the prestigious platinum PawPrints award by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs. 

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Government grant helps secure homes for families fleeing war  

19 Sep 2023

  With the help of a £1million grant from central government, Northumberland County Council is in the process of buying 12 homes for refugees who have been displaced and left homeless by war.  

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