Katie Wright and the Manorial Survey

To the Manor Born?

20 Jun 2024

Northumberland Archives is to host a series of events, inviting the public to explore and celebrate the rich history of the county's Manorial estates.

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June event to support Armed Forces community  

19 Jun 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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Woman fined over blue badge misuse

19 Jun 2024

An Alnwick woman found guilty of misusing a disabled persons blue badge has been ordered to pay more than £2,000.

Award winners at Alnwick Gardens

Awards celebrate the best of the county's green volunteers

18 Jun 2024

The Duchess of Northumberland helped celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony. 

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Fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined 

17 Jun 2024

  A North Shields man has been fined for fly-tipped household items in Blyth following an investigation by environmental enforcement officers at Northumberland County Council 

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New Vice Lord Lieutenant for Northumberland 

17 Jun 2024

Stuart Birkett from Berwick had been appointed the new Vice Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland 

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New Family Hub Northumberland app launches to support parents 

17 Jun 2024

 Northumberland’s Family Hubs have launched a new free app to help parents give their child the best start in life.  

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Recruitment drive for childminders following rise in demand from families 

14 Jun 2024

Northumberland County Council is offering free support and advice to entrepreneurs seeking to set up their own childminding business.  

Smiling woman with text that reads discover a brighter future at the Prudhoe Jobs Fair on Friday 28th June

Pave your career path at Prudhoe Jobs Fair

14 Jun 2024

Residents are invited to take part in a special jobs fair in Prudhoe.

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Council joins Fair Tax Week

12 Jun 2024

  Northumberland County Council, one of nearly 60 UK Fair Tax Councils, is proud to be part of Fair Tax Week 2024. 

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B4RN brings full fibre broadband to rural Northumberland

12 Jun 2024

The fastest broadband speeds are coming to over 6,000 homes and businesses across rural Northumberland and County Durham as part of the B4RN North East project.

This year's theme is putting carers on the map.

Putting carers on the map - Carers Week 2024

12 Jun 2024

The council is highlighting the support available for carers of adults in Northumberland.

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Refreshed business case for Blyth Relief Road

07 Jun 2024

The Council is moving forward with its plans for Blyth Relief Road as it works to refresh its outline business case. 

Winners of Local Hero awards talking to the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland

Local heroes honoured at special event

07 Jun 2024

Local heroes who make a real difference to communities in Northumberland have been honoured at a special ceremony. 

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Referendum dates set for Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans 

04 Jun 2024

Local referendums on the Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans will take place later this summer and all residents in the Parishes who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plans.  

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Appeal for dog walkers to ‘respect the lead’ 

04 Jun 2024

Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to avoid tension between dog walkers by promoting good lead etiquett

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Pothole reports fall by three quarters in Northumberland

04 Jun 2024

The number of potholes reported in Northumberland fell by 74% in the last three months. 

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Action Plan updates aim to tackle climate change in Northumberland

04 Jun 2024

Northumberland County Council is to consider its updated Climate Change Action Plan for 2024 to 2026.

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Essential road improvement works getting underway 

04 Jun 2024

Work is getting underway on the council’s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland’s roads a smoother experience.  

The Union Chain Bridge near Berwick

Union Chain Bridge work set for summer

03 Jun 2024

Works will be taking place in the coming weeks on the award-winning Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland. 

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A time to say thanks to Northumberland’s volunteers

03 Jun 2024

Northumberland County Council is celebrating the difference volunteers make to their organisation and thanking them for all their time and dedication during this year’s 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 3-9 June 2024. 

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June 7 deadline for Community Chest applications

31 May 2024

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

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Important info ahead of general election

30 May 2024

With a general election taking place on July 4th, residents in Northumberland are being reminded of some important dates for their diary – and what they need to do ahead of the polls. 

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Full house for children’s home following award-winning recruitment drive 

24 May 2024

Northumberland’s new children’s home is a step closer to opening following a successful recruitment drive that has been recognised with a national excellence award. 

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Plans progress for Hexham Middle School Site

24 May 2024

Plans are moving forward for the future use of the former Hexham Middle School site – and work could potentially start by the end of this year.