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Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

25 Mar 2022

A special summit aimed at tackling inequalities in Northumberland has taken place – after the Covid pandemic brought the issue into sharp focus.

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One bag can make a difference as county backs litter pick

22 Mar 2022

The County Council is once again pledging its support as Keep Britain Tidy launches its annual Great British Spring Clean.  

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Firefighters from Northumberland reach Poland

21 Mar 2022

Four firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue will hand over two fire engines to help Ukrainian emergency services later today. 

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Active's beauty spa wins national award 

17 Mar 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, run by Active Northumberland, has been named among the best in the country after picking up a win at the English Hair & Beauty Awards. 

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Northumberland celebrates English Tourism Week 2022

17 Mar 2022

English Tourism Week returns on Friday 18 - Sunday 27 March and this year is all about the fantastic individuals who work hard to keep the industry thriving.

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Northumberland’s Young Carers applauded for commitment to others

16 Mar 2022

Young carers across the county are being applauded for the commitment and contributions they make to their families and communities as part of Young Carers Actions Day.

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Northumberland supports child exploitation awareness day

16 Mar 2022

Residents in Northumberland are being reminded of how to spot the signs this National Child Exploitation Awareness Day. 

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Council pledges support for Ukranian refugees  

16 Mar 2022

Northumberland County Council has confirmed its commitment to help where it possibly can in supporting those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine and seeking safety in the UK. 

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Fire Service donate appliances to support Ukrainian firefighters 

16 Mar 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is preparing to send two fire appliances and an Incident Response Unit to help firefighters in the Ukraine. 

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Supporting children, young people and families through transition

15 Mar 2022

Supporting all children and young people including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through an educational transition process is extremely important for their future.

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Tributes paid following death of firefighter

13 Mar 2022

Tributes have been paid following the death of an On-call Firefighter from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service. 

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  Longframlington neighbourhood plan officially ‘made’ 

09 Mar 2022

  Residents of Longframlington now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area. 

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Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to brink of death  

08 Mar 2022

  A Blyth couple who starved their dog to the brink of death, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases of animal cruelty the county has ever seen, has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council. 

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Special school relocation and co-educational provision approved

08 Mar 2022

Cabinet have approved officer recommendations to proceed with the proposals to re-locate and provide co-educational provision at Atkinson House Special School.  

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A world of books on offer

07 Mar 2022

Northumberland Libraries marked World Book Day by spreading the news about all it has to offer. 

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Supporting donations to Ukraine

04 Mar 2022

Additional locations have been set up for donations.

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All Northumberland Line stations now approved

02 Mar 2022

The final new station for the Northumberland Line rail scheme has been given the go-ahead. 

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Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale 

02 Mar 2022

The building that houses the Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth is to be put up for sale in the coming weeks. 

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Council leader statement on Ukraine

01 Mar 2022

The leader of Northumberland County Council has made a statement on the situation in Ukraine.

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Young people call on businesses for work experience

01 Mar 2022

Young people in Northumberland with additional needs are asking businesses to step forward and support them.

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Daily booking of Blyth Beach huts to be re-instated   

28 Feb 2022

The daily booking of the iconic Blyth Beach huts is to be reinstated during the summer months, following the Government’s announcement that Covid 19 restrictions are to end. 

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Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

28 Feb 2022

To mark National Empty Homes Week (28 February- 6 March), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch. 

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Council evicts third troublemaker in a month  

28 Feb 2022

  A tenant has been evicted from his Northumberland County Council owned property this week, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the community of Blyth. 

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Cramlington Camera Club working to tackle digital black hole

25 Feb 2022

A Northumberland camera club is working to ensure its pictures are preserved for future generations. 

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Railway Trust full steam ahead to tackle climate change

25 Feb 2022

The Aln Valley Railway Trust have planted 120 trees in a bid to tackle climate change.

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