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Shop Local Christmas prize giveaway

02 Dec 2021

On the first day of Christmas Discover our Land gave to me... lots of Shop Local Christmas joy.

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Hexham street re-opening to two-way traffic

01 Dec 2021

A one-way street in Hexham will become two-way again in the New Year. 

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Active Northumberland centres offer hot showers to those without power  

01 Dec 2021

Active Northumberland is opening up its sports and leisure centres to members of the community who are still without power who may wish to seek some refuge while work continues to reconnect their homes.

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Warning issued over Storm Arwen tree damage

01 Dec 2021

The county council is warning people to take extreme care when out and about due to damage caused by Storm Arwen. 

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New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase 

01 Dec 2021

  Following a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza (bird flu), including cases in captive birds in Cumbria and North Yorkshire, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.  

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Man fined after rubbish he had collected was fly tipped 

30 Nov 2021

A Newcastle man who claimed he gave his rubbish to a man in a white van to dispose of has ended up in court and fined after the waste was fly tipped in Northumberland. 

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Berwick Border bridge to be lit up red for World AIDS Day

30 Nov 2021

The Royal Border Bridge in Berwick is to be lit up red on December 1 to mark World AIDS Day and remind the county that HIV and AIDS have not gone away.

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Beware of rogue roofers and repair men 

30 Nov 2021

Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is warning people to be on their guard against rogue traders cold calling at their home offering roofing or building services, following the recent Storm Arwen.  

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Leader praises community spirit after Storm Arwen

30 Nov 2021

The situation following Storm Arwen continues to be fast moving with all agencies working to restore services and help communities. 

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Update on Storm Arwen 2.30pm 29/11

29 Nov 2021

Teams are continuing to work round the clock to support residents affected by Storm Arwen. 

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Covid update - Statement from LA7 Directors of Public Health

29 Nov 2021

It has been the case throughout the pandemic that new variants could emerge at any time. The Omicron variant, as it has been named by the World Health Organisation, was first identified in South Africa, and has since been found in several countries, including the United Kingdom.

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Update on Storm Arwen 1.40pm 28/11

28 Nov 2021

The Council is continuing to support residents and keep the county moving as it tackles the after effects of Storm Arwen. 

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Update on Storm Arwen 11.45am 27/11

27 Nov 2021

The County Council is working round the clock as part of its response to Storm Arwen. 

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Outstanding report for Corbridge Middle School

26 Nov 2021

Corbridge Middle School has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas following a recent Ofsted inspection. 

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Northumberland’s zero-tolerance approach accredited

25 Nov 2021

Northumberland County Council has received White Ribbon accreditation following approval by the organisation of its three-year plan and zero-tolerance approach to domestic abuse and sexual violence. 

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Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

24 Nov 2021

Active Northumberland Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for sick and disadvantaged children across the north-east. 

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Northumberland fly-tipper is fined

23 Nov 2021

  A Northumberland man who fly tipped illegally on two occasions has been brought to justice following an investigation by  Northumberland County Council. 

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Cashflow boost for businesses with new Supplier Incentive Programme

23 Nov 2021

Northumberland County Council has announced it is working with Oxygen Finance to introduce a new early payment initiative to improve cash flow for its suppliers.

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Rothbury road repairs taking place this month

18 Nov 2021

Repairs are to take place on the stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury after more cracking was found on the surface. 

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Bridge team scoops national award for partnership approach

17 Nov 2021

The partnership approach to restoring the famous Union Chain Bridge has been recognised by a prestigious national award. 

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Could you be a fitness or swimming instructor?

17 Nov 2021

Active Northumberland is looking to recruit new fitness instructors and swimming instructors to join its team. 

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Bridge repair scheme making good progress

17 Nov 2021

A £5million project to repair bridges in the county is making good progress. 

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Local resident receives keys to new affordable home

16 Nov 2021

People have started to move in to the new affordable homes that have been built in the rural town of Wooler.  

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National Safeguarding Adults Week 2021

15 Nov 2021

Northumberland and North Tyneside are this week joining in a nationwide conversation to raise awareness on safeguarding adults.

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Have your say on school consultations in Northumberland

15 Nov 2021

Northumberland County Council is asking parents, carers and local residents to have their say on the things that matter most to them as part of two ongoing school consultations.

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