News - Northumberland News

Photographic competition to shine a spotlight on Hexham’s hidden heritage 

18 Oct 2022

The Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) is launching a photography competition which challenges participants to take and submit photographs which reflect ‘Hexham’s Hidden Heritage’. 

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Stay safe this Halloween

17 Oct 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them. 

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Council vows to support Northumberland residents

17 Oct 2022

Support available to help with the cost of living.

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Northumberland pupils celebrate national award nod

17 Oct 2022

Pupils at Allendale Primary School are celebrating being shortlisted for a national award for their commitment to choosing cleaner and healthier ways to travel to school.

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Get vaccinated to help you stay well this winter

14 Oct 2022

As we move towards the winter months and are starting to see a rise in cases of COVID-19, Northumberland County Council’s Director of Public Health is appealing to everyone to do all they can to stay well this winter and look out for others.

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Film calls for more foster carers to help give all children a childhood

13 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is taking part in a ground-breaking national collaboration of local authorities to raise awareness of the life-changing role of foster carers.

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Cabinet approves plans for new local cycling and walking routes

12 Oct 2022

Council members have agreed to plans for new cycling and walking routes for three areas in Northumberland.

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Council backing The Reivers Trail

11 Oct 2022

The council has committed its support to a major project bringing hundreds of traffic free trails to the county. 

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Funding approved to enhance Wooler's visitor infrastructure  

11 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has today (12 October) approved £220,000 of funding to improve visitor infrastructure in the small town of Wooler. 

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Innovative new programme to help revitalise Ashington town centre

11 Oct 2022

A new programme has been approved to help reinvigorate Ashington town centre. 

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Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged

11 Oct 2022

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region. 

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Cabinet approves further public consultation on £40m Berwick schools investment   

11 Oct 2022

The next stage of public consultation on the future of schools in Berwick will get underway after two alternative proposals were approved by Cabinet.     

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Fire and rescue teams show they're more than up for the challenge

10 Oct 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue. 

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Volunteers wanted for new community heritage survey 

10 Oct 2022

​Northumberland County Council is seeking volunteers for an exciting new project to gather information about the character of buildings in Berwick, Tweedmouth and Spittal. 

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Council pledges zero-tolerance to domestic abuse

10 Oct 2022

Over a hundred professionals from across Northumberland gathered together to drive forward plans to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls in the county.  

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Northumberland County Council celebrates customer service week

07 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council has been celebrating National Customer Service Week this week.  

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Cleaswell Hill School celebrates outstanding Ofsted report

07 Oct 2022

A Northumberland school is celebrating after receiving its second consecutive ‘outstanding’ judgement by Ofsted.

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Cabinet asked to approve consultation on the future of schools in Berwick

06 Oct 2022

Detailed proposals on what the future of schools in Berwick may look like will go before Cabinet next week (October 11).  

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Record number of children take on reading challenge

05 Oct 2022

Thousands of youngsters across Northumberland put their summer holidays to good use by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge.

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National recognition for Early Years at Nursery World Awards

04 Oct 2022

Congratulations to Northumberland Early Years advisor, Katie Watson, who has been recognised nationally for her impact on the lives of children, young people and families over the last 40 years.  

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Never stop learning thanks to Northumberland Libraries

03 Oct 2022

Libraries Week 2022 will be brought to life across Northumberland in a series of events that celebrate the central role libraries play in supporting life-long learning in its communities.

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A Marathon effort as “Britain’s Most Beautiful” returns in style

02 Oct 2022

Plans for the 12th Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend began in earnest shortly after the eleventh anniversary event drew to a close… …and today (Sunday, October 2, 2022), 12 months on, in the glorious sunshine, thousands of runners turned out in force to mark the incredible feat.

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Thousands of runners and spectators flock to Kielder Reservoir as the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend gets under way.

01 Oct 2022

More than 1000 runners and cyclists took part in the first day of races on this 12th year of Britain’s most beautiful marathon weekend.

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Residents encouraged to help celebrate Silver Sunday

30 Sep 2022

Residents in Northumberland are being encouraged to celebrate older people as part of Silver Sunday on 2 October.  

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Social workers in the running for national awards

30 Sep 2022

Social workers from Northumberland have been selected as finalists in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022.

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