Northumberland news

• Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle.

  14-04-2023 07:16 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A Northumberland man has been fined for abandoning his Ford Fiesta van illegally on Cowpen Road, Blyth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 
  
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• Views sought on Belford Neighbourhood Plan

  07-04-2023 21:10 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on a proposed new Neighbourhood Plan for Belford.  
   
  
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• Hexham town centre improvement scheme to start in Summer

  07-04-2023 21:10 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Work is due to start this summer on a £1.5 million-pound public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic centre
  
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• Wor Bella honoured at Blyth Library

  11-03-2023 14:09 via northumberland.gov.uk
  First World War football hero Bella Reay has been honoured in a special ceremony carried out by her grandson and his daughter.
  
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• People urged to take care in wintry weather

  11-03-2023 14:09 via northumberland.gov.uk
  People are reminded to take care over the coming days with wintry conditions continuing to hit the region. 
  
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• Northumberland backs Keep Britain Tidy's big clean up

  11-03-2023 14:09 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2023. 
  
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• Historic figure overseeing final stages of bridge work

  11-03-2023 14:09 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A stunning sculpture of the man who designed the famous Union Chain Bridge over 200 years ago is now overseeing the final stages of work on the project. 
  
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• Northumberland Line to reopen summer 2024

  08-03-2023 09:37 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Passengers in the North-East will be able to reconnect with friends and family and enjoy greater access to business and education opportunities when the historic Northumberland Line reopens next summer.
  
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• Doors open on Morpeth’s flagship new Sport & Leisure Centre

  04-03-2023 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Hundreds of residents have visited Morpeth’s fantastic new sports and leisure centre as the doors opened to the public for the first time.  
  
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• New Chief Executive joins County Council

  11-02-2023 05:07 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A new Chief Executive has joined the County Council - and is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.  
  
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• Berwick Sport Centre celebrates one year anniversary

  11-02-2023 05:07 via northumberland.gov.uk
  It’s been exactly one year since the fantastic new Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public, and during that time it has gone from strength to strength. 
  
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• Tributes paid to Interim Chief Executive as he leaves role

  08-02-2023 01:03 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Tributes have been paid to the council’s Interim Chief Executive Rick O’Farrell who is leaving the organisation this week. 
  
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• Public event organised for region's devo deal

  08-02-2023 01:03 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council is hosting a public event about the region’s devolution deal. 
  
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• Beware of fake parcel delivery scams

  08-02-2023 01:03 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Parcel delivery scams are continuing to take place in the county with fraudsters impersonating the courier to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims.  
  
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• Alnwick Sporting Open Day for Young People with special needs

  08-02-2023 01:03 via northumberland.gov.uk
   A special sporting open day is to be held in Alnwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. 
  
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• One-man show gets the devil dancing

  05-02-2023 03:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A one-man show that is both funny and moving will shine a light on growing up as a boy marginalised by perceived societal ‘norms’.
  
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• Historic pollution clean-up work gets the final go-ahead

  05-02-2023 03:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth have now received all the necessary planning and regulatory consents, meaning the scheme can get underway later this year. 
  
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• Hadrian's Wall exhibition reaches last stop

  05-02-2023 03:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The last chance to see an exhibition of historic photographs of Hadrian’s Wall and the photographer who took them is on offer at County Hall in Morpeth.
  
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• Funding secured for new accessible toilet facilities

  05-02-2023 03:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The council has secured over £200,000 in Government funding for improved accessible toilet facilities. 
  
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• Budget set to protect services and focus on growth

  05-02-2023 03:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A budget focused on protecting frontline services, investing in the future and looking after the most vulnerable is to be considered by the County Council. 
  
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• Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools

  03-02-2023 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A new spring fitness challenge is being run by Active Northumberland and are calling for people to sign up and join the challenge and help their leisure centre win PE equipment for local schools. 
  
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• Honours recognise work with children

  10-01-2023 15:09 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Two people who have dedicated their careers to working with children, which saw them recognised in the King’s Honours List, have been praised by the council. 
  
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• New Year New You - sign up to free course   to improve weight loss and wellbeing

  07-01-2023 00:03 via northumberland.gov.uk
   
  If you feel you’ve overindulged during the festive period and the long winter nights and want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2023, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland’s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing. 
  
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• Council plea over harmful balloon releases

  07-01-2023 00:03 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to use other alternatives to balloon and lantern releases for events and memorials which can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment.  
  
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• Council continuing to support residents over Easter

  04-01-2023 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Throughout Easter and beyond the County Council is continuing to support local people and community organistions that are doing so much to provide assistance to residents at this time. 
  
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• Secret scientist's work recognised at last

  03-01-2023 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  An exhibition of previously unseen watercolour illustrations by a trailblazing Northumberland artist and scientist will finally see her accomplishments recognised.
  
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• Council welcomes dropping of fishing ban plans

  03-01-2023 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) had been considering whether to designate the island as a Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA), meaning a ban on fishing in the waters off the island. 
  
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• Work to begin on flagship Clean Energy Hub in Blyth

  02-01-2023 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Work will start in February to make way for a new state-of-the-art-learning facility, the Energy Central Learning Hub at the Port of Blyth.
  
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• People urged to take extreme care when travelling over coming days

  12-12-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  People are reminded to take extreme care on roads and paths over the coming days - with freezing temperatures set to continue. 
  
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• Fire Service reminding people of frozen water danger

  12-12-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is reminding people of the dangers of going on frozen lakes following the tragic events in the West Midlands over the weekend. 
  
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• Court orders property owners to carry out repairs to dangerous properties

  12-12-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Magistrates have approved applications made by Northumberland County Council, under the Building Act 1984, against two different property owners to carry out works to their properties in order to stop them posing a danger to the public. 
  
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• Book festival shows children reading is fun

  11-11-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.
  
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• Innovative new programme to help revitalise Ashington town centre

  13-10-2022 19:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A new programme has been approved to help reinvigorate Ashington town centre. 
  
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• Funding approved to enhance Wooler's visitor infrastructure

  13-10-2022 19:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  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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• Council backing The Reivers Trail

  13-10-2022 19:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The council has committed its support to a major project bringing hundreds of traffic free trails to the county. 
  
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• Fire and rescue teams show they're more than up for the challenge

  10-10-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  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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• Northumberland’s green energy takes a step forward

  11-09-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland’s target for carbon neutral has taken a step forward as plans for two new solar farms are approved.
  
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• Partners sign up to Inequalities Plan

  12-08-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Following agreement at November’s Health and Wellbeing Board, the Inequalities Plan has now been signed, further demonstrating the commitment to the plan by all partners. 
  
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• Memorial projects to celebrate late Queen's love of outdoors

  12-08-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A range of woodland walks, new tree planting and park improvements are all set to take place in the county to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II. 
  
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• Council offers cold weather advice

  12-08-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  With the first real cold snap of the winter taking hold, the council is encouraging residents to take some steps to stay safe and warm, especially older people. 
  
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• New sport hall opens in Berwick Sports Centre

  11-08-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A fantastic new multi-purpose sports hall has been opened in the new Berwick Sports Centre. 
  
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• Council welcomes construction of £130m subsea cable facility

  11-08-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The council has warmly welcomed start on a huge new factory in Northumberland which will bring hundreds of jobs. 
  
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• Council clarifies Britishvolt comments

  11-08-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The Council has moved to clarify comments made about Britishvolt funding made to the media over the weekend. 
  
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• Hexham’s historic pub reopens following major refurbishment

  08-08-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  An historic public house in the centre of Hexham that was awarded a grant to breathe new life into the building has re-opened to the public.
  
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• Free summer walks to step up your health

  12-07-2022 17:51 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Free health walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health. 
  
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• County launches on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

  12-07-2022 17:51 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A pilot of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints is being launched as part of Northumberland County Council’s ongoing commitment to make electric vehicles more accessible.
  
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• Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night

  11-07-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night 
  
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• Berwick Barracks project scoops further funding

  11-07-2022 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A £476,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.
  
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• Phased parking planned for Northumberland Line station

  10-07-2022 02:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  As work on the Northumberland Line project gathers pace, a phased approach to car parking is now being planned for one of the stations.
  
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• Gadgeteers reading challenge will ignite curiosity

  10-07-2022 02:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A Summer Reading Challenge that will help banish boredom and get children interested in the science behind how things work launches tomorrow (Sat 9th July) in Northumberland.
  
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