Northumberland news

• Summer roadshow will promote staying active, connected and well

  29-07-2019 00:00
  A ‘Shades of Summer’ roadshow next week is set to help elderly people to stay active and connected in their communities.
  
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• New playpark unveiled in Bedlington

  29-07-2019 00:00
  A new £80,000 play area has been opened at Gallagher Park in Bedlington.
  
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• Views sought on services for families in Northumberland

  26-07-2019 00:00
  If you or your family have attended a children’s centre in Northumberland - or received support from the early help family team - then the council wants to hear from you.
  
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• Ovingham footbridge to be replaced

  25-07-2019 00:00
  The footbridge deck at one of Northumberland’s most famous river crossings is to be fully replaced.
  
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• New wedding website goes live

  25-07-2019 00:00
  The Northumberland Registration Service has unveiled a new, dynamic and exciting website that couples can use to help them throughout the process of finding their dream venue, and planning and personalising their perfect ceremony.
  
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• Keen interest in new apprenticeship programme

  25-07-2019 00:00
  There has been very strong interest in a new apprenticeship which will equip people for a career in caring.
  
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• Hub focuses on future of market towns

  24-07-2019 00:00
  The Hexham Hub has welcomed a seminar focusing on the future of town centres.
  
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• Council welcomes multi-million pound digital funding

  24-07-2019 00:00
  Northumberland County Council has welcomed £12m funding to boost digital connectivity in rural communities.
  
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• Early years network shortlisted for national award

  23-07-2019 00:00
  The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has been shortlisted for a national award.
  
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• Looking for a roundabout way of promoting business?

  22-07-2019 00:00
  Did you know you can promote your business with the council through our Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme?
  
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• North of Tyne takes centre stage for national cycle race

  19-07-2019 00:00
  Teams for the prestigious OVO Energy Tour of Britain cycle race have been announced today (Friday 19 July), as the North of Tyne prepares to host the third stage of the race on Monday 9 September.
  
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• Good progress on park restoration project

  19-07-2019 00:00
  Work is progressing well on a multi-million pound scheme to restore an historic Ashington park to its former glory.
  
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• Winners announced for Tour of Britain jersey competition

  18-07-2019 00:00
  Winners have been announced for a Tour of Britain competition that saw schools across the county design Northumberland themed cycling jerseys.
  
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• Polling stations open for PCC election

  18-07-2019 00:00
  Polling stations across the county are open today, Thursday 18 July to choose the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area.
  
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• Town centre building work nears completion

  17-07-2019 00:00
  Work is nearing completion to bring a Morpeth town centre building back into use.
  
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• Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone application submitted

  17-07-2019 00:00
  Northumberland County Council has submitted an application seeking funding from the national £44m High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme (HSHAZ).
  
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• Youth service support for summer activities

  16-07-2019 00:00
  The council's youth service is supporting a range of holiday activities right across the county this summer.
  
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• What a difference a mile makes!

  16-07-2019 00:00
  Stamfordham Primary is one of the latest schools to embrace The Daily Mile as part of its schedule for all students.
  
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• Local RDA riders in the ribbons at National finals

  16-07-2019 00:00
  Local riders who train at Pegasus Riding For the Disabled Centre in Morpethcompeted at the national finals in Gloucestershire at the weekend, bringing back home with them rosettes, trophies and lots of happy memories.
  
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• Find out more about Police and Crime Commissioner candidates

  16-07-2019 00:00
  The candidates standing for election to be the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area have each made an election statement outlining their vision and priorities for the role.
  
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• County parks once again among the UK’s best green spaces

  16-07-2019 00:00
  Nine of Northumberland’s parks have once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world.
  
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• Cast your vote on Thursday for next Police and Crime Commissioner

  15-07-2019 00:00
  This Thursday (July 18) is election day to choose the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area and residents are being urged to turn up and vote for the person they feel will best serve the area.
  
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• Celebrate Love Parks Week at Plessey Woods

  12-07-2019 00:00
  A new children’s play area is now open at Plessey Woods Country Park.
  
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• Summer of STEM to take the county by storm

  11-07-2019 00:00
  Children aged 8 to 14 have the chance to learn from industry experts in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) this summer, with a programme of events organised across Northumberland.
  
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• County school pioneers road safety initiative

  11-07-2019 00:00
  A Cramlington school has become the first in the county to trial a new scheme which closes surrounding roads to traffic at the start and end of the school day.
  
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• Alnwick street trial starts in July

  11-07-2019 00:00
  One of Alnwick’s main shopping streets is to be closed to traffic in a trial aimed at further improving the town centre.
  
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• Statutory proposal for Bedlington schools changes

  09-07-2019 00:00
  The council's cabinet has agreed to publish a statutory proposal for changes at two schools in Bedlington.
  
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• Blyth Relief Road moves a step closer

  09-07-2019 00:00
  Detailed design work is to get underway on a multi-million pound scheme to ease congestion in Blyth.
  
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• Police and Crime Commissioner candidates state their case

  08-07-2019 00:00
  The candidates standing for election to be the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area have each made an election statement outlining their vision and priorities for the role.
  
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• Entries are open for the LOVE Northumberland awards 2019

  08-07-2019 00:00
  We're inviting people to tell us how they LOVE Northumberland
  
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• Coco reunited with family after three day search

  08-07-2019 00:00
  Coco, aChihuahua has been reunited with his very relieved owners when he was found down an open drain after he ran off after a rabbit while on a walk near Cramlington.
  
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• Build a career in care through new apprenticeship programme

  08-07-2019 00:00
  A new and innovative apprenticeship programme has just been launched by Northumberland County Council.
  
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• Roadside wildflowers are blooming marvellous

  05-07-2019 00:00
  Wildflowers are blooming across the county as many of Northumberland’s verges have exploded in a riot of colour.
  
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• Discover the Alnwick Garden's community spirit

  05-07-2019 00:00
  It’s one of Northumberland largest visitor attractions but did you know The Alnwick Garden has a real community spirit too?
  
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• Council set to agree new operating arrangements

  05-07-2019 00:00
  A new operating agreement between the Northumberland County Council and Advance Northumberland will be considered by the council’s Cabinet on 9 July.
  
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• Communities urged to add colour to Tour route

  05-07-2019 00:00
  Businesses, community groups and local residents are being urged to show their support and passion for cycling by helping decorate the OVO Energy Tour of Britain race route.
  
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• Promenade scheme encourages recycling

  04-07-2019 00:00
  A new recycling scheme has been installed on Newbiggin Promenade to enable residents and visitors to recycle more of their waste.
  
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• Great improvement at Haydon Bridge High School

  02-07-2019 00:00
  Haydon Bridge High School has received some fantastic feedback in the report of its most recent Ofsted monitoring visit.
  
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• Berwick Academy bridging the gap between education and world of work

  02-07-2019 00:00
  The Berwick Academy are working hard to bridge the gap between education and the world of work as part of an Enterprise Adviser Network.
  
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• Transformational £394.5m Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal signed off

  01-07-2019 00:00
  Northumberland is to reap major benefits from multi-million pound investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth deal.
  
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• Over 1,000 school children celebrate The Daily Mile

  01-07-2019 00:00
  Over 1,000 school children from around the county celebrated The Daily Mile last week by walking to the Northumberland School Games Festival in Cramlington.
  
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• Deadline looming for postal and proxy voting

  01-07-2019 00:00
  If you want to apply to vote by post, or by proxyat the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner Election on Thursday July 18, you’ll need to be quick as the deadline to submit an application form islooming.
  
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• ​Schools to design a Northumberland jersey for Britain’s biggest cycle tour

  27-06-2019 00:00
  School children from across the county are being invited to take part in a competition to create a winning design for a Northumberland themed design cycling jersey.
  
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• Free Active entry for service personnel to mark Armed Forces Day

  27-06-2019 00:00
  Members of the Armed Forces Family - which covers current serving personnel, veterans and cadets- are being given free entry into Active Northumberland Leisure Centres over the weekend of Saturday 29- Sunday 30 June.
  
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• Community partnership award for Hexham flood scheme

  27-06-2019 00:00
  Success for Northumberland County Council and partners at the 2019 Flood and Coast Awards.
  
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• ​Celebrating sporting success at Northumberland School Games Festival

  27-06-2019 00:00
  Schools from around the county came together for a day of sport, activity, and fun at the Northumberland School Games Festival on Thursday.
  
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• Events in Northumberland receive cash boost thanks to new fund

  26-06-2019 00:00
  Event organisers across Northumberland have received a cash boost thanks to a new fund launched by the County Council.
  
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• Bolam Lake benefits from council investment

  26-06-2019 00:00
  Bolam Lake Country Park has been undergoing a transformation thanks to a generous investment plan by Northumberland County Council.
  
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• Children invited to join Space Chase at Northumberland libraries

  25-06-2019 00:00
  Children in Northumberland are being invited to join the Space Chase and sign up to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at their local library.
  
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• Union Chain Bridge funding bid made

  24-06-2019 00:00
  The next funding bid has been made to help restore the historic Union Chain Bridge.
  
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