Northumberland news

• Leaders urge caution in next stage of roadmap

  12-04-2021 01:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown comes into effect, leaders across the region are asking residents to be cautious as we are once again able to visit shops, personal care premises, indoor leisure facilities and outdoor hospitality settings.
  
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• Shop Local, Shop Northumberland campaign launched

  09-04-2021 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  As more businesses across Northumberland prepare to reopen next week residents are being encouraged to Shop Local.
  
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• Self-isolation support for parents and carers

  09-04-2021 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Parents and carers of school children who are asked to self-isolate following contact with a positive case of Covid-19 can now access support if they are unable to work as a result and are on a low income.  
  
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• Rapid Covid Testing Available to Everyone

  09-04-2021 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  In an expansion to the national Covid testing programme, from 9 April everyone in Northumberland will be able to access free, regular, rapid testing. 
  
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• Northumberland Libraries reopening update

  09-04-2021 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  In line with the Government’s relaxing of Covid restrictions many libraries in Northumberland will be reopening from April 12.
  
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• Learn local for free

  09-04-2021 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Part-time learning in Northumberland is now even more accessible thanks to a range of free courses through the Learning and Skills service. 
  
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• Countdown is on for sports centre re-opening

  09-04-2021 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s just days to do until Active Northumberland can once again open the doors to its sports centres and welcome customers back in to enjoy the fantastic facilites. 
  
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• Call for unpaid carers to have their say

  09-04-2021 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Unpaid carers in Northumberland are being asked to take part in a survey to help local authorities across the region better understand what makes a difference to them and what support they need.   
  
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• Active Northumberland Goes Green

  06-04-2021 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Active Northumberland Goes Green 
  
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• Read Regional returns digitally for 2021

  05-04-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Read Regional, the annual reading campaign for the North of England, returns this spring for a series of digital events hosted by libraries across the region and Northumberland Libraries are taking part.
  
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• Project brings 18th century cookery writer to life

  05-04-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The story of a Northumberland cookery book writer who was known the world-over is being brought to life for a new generation.
  
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• Final preparations underway for local elections

  05-04-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  With just a few days to go until the local government and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner elections, preparations are being finalised to ensure that voting is safe for both residents and staff. 
  
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• Library service praised for Covid response

  12-03-2021 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents across Northumberland have praised the county’s library service for the support it has continued to offer during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Greener council buildings on the horizon

  12-03-2021 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Plans to reduce carbon emissions in council buildings have been approved by councillors, in a bid to tackle the climate emergency.
  
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• Bridge work hits milestone as Border crossing cut

  12-03-2021 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  A symbolic stage has been reached on works at the famous Union Chain Bridge - with the physical connection between England and Scotland being cut at the site for the first time in centuries.
  
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• Northumberland homes to receive free energy efficiency boost

  10-03-2021 02:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than 300 households could soon be offered free energy efficiency improvements to their homes in a bid to help reduce fuel poverty and tackle the climate emergency.
  
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• New online fitness experience launched

  10-03-2021 02:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Active Northumberland has launched a new online fitness experience which brings professional group exercise classes to your home. 
  
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• New facilities for key council depot

  10-03-2021 02:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Funding has been agreed to upgrade the facilities at a key council highways depot. 
  
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• Consultation helps to shape future library service

  10-03-2021 02:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland residents’ views on the county’s library service are helping to shape its future, following an extensive consultation.
  
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• Teams out in force for road inspections

  07-03-2021 01:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Council teams have been out in force to deal with any damage to the county’s road caused by the recent spell of severe weather. 
  
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• Hadrian's Wall to celebrate 1900th anniversary with year-long festival

  07-03-2021 01:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hadrian’s Wall will celebrate its 1900th anniversary in 2022 with a year-long festival of events and activities.
  
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• Safety a priority as local elections confirmed

  14-02-2021 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council is encouraging voters to register for postal voting after the Government confirmed elections will go ahead on May 6. 
  
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• Recruitment opportunity for local businesses

  12-02-2021 03:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland businesses are encouraged to take part in a government funded recruitment opportunity known as the Kickstart Scheme.
  
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• Rapid Covid tests now available for Northumberland key workers

  12-02-2021 03:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Key workers in Northumberland are being invited to book themselves free Covid tests and play their part in helping to reduce the spread of the virus in the county.
  
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• Planning a path out of the pandemic

  12-02-2021 03:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  An ambitious plan to bring the county out of the coronavirus pandemic in a stronger position has been unveiled by the council. 
  
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• Lynemouth clean-up scheme moves to next stage

  12-02-2021 03:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next stage of works to tackle the historic pollution at Lynemouth beach are getting underway. 
  
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• Thousands of historic records now available to view online

  10-02-2021 04:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Descriptions of thousands of historic records are now available to view online via the Northumberland Archives online catalogue.
  
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• Pier project scoops national excellence award

  10-02-2021 04:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The team behind the £3m restoration of Seahouses Pier have scooped a national engineering award. 
  
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• North East can lead recovery with the right support

  10-02-2021 04:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The region's leaders say they are 'cautiously optimistic' about the future as infection rates go down and the vaccination programme continues at pace.
  
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• Cabinet approve draft budget plans

  10-02-2021 04:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Council’s Cabinet have approved next year’s draft budget proposals – aimed at boosting the county’s economy. 
  
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• Residents thanked for feedback on council’s budget proposals

  06-02-2021 07:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents have been thanked for their contribution in shaping the county council’s forthcoming budget proposals. 
  
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• Residents in Northumberland reminded to only travel if absolutely necessary!

  06-02-2021 07:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ahead of weather warnings for the weekend, Northumberland County Council is reminding people that on top of the current the lockdown restrictions, they should only be travelling if absolutely necessary. 
  
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• First planning applications to be submitted for rail scheme

  06-02-2021 07:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  The first planning applications for the county’s newest rail line will be submitted in the coming days. 
  
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• County welcomes return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the region

  06-02-2021 07:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council has today welcomed the exciting news that the Lindisfarne Gospels are set to return to the region in autumn 2022.
  
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• Build your future with Northumberland County Council.

  06-02-2021 07:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  As part of Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February) the county council will be holding virtual open day sessions to inspire those looking at careers through an apprenticeshipto think about joining a local authority that is committed to them.
  
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• Work starting on new Hexham development

  03-02-2021 15:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Work is starting on a new development that will deliver hundreds of parking spaces in Hexham and support the economic growth of the town. 
  
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• Rapid tests for frontline workers with no symptoms launched

  03-02-2021 15:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council is setting up a Targeted Community Testing programme  to help detect cases of Covid in frontline workers who are not showing any symptoms. 
  
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• Major Blyth funding bid submitted to Government

  03-02-2021 15:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The County Council has submitted a bid to Government to unlock a new multi-million pound ‘Town Deal’ for Blyth - set to be agreed in the Spring.   
  
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• Council takes on contact tracing to help tackle Covid-19 transmission

  03-02-2021 15:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council is to support the NHS in its bid to stop the spread of Covid-19 by helping to ensure that residents who have tested positive are informed of the need for them to self-isolate. 
  
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• Final adoption of Northumberland Local Plan now in sight

  03-02-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next steps in securing a finalised Local Plan for Northumberland are being put in place.
  
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• Leaders urge residents to do everything they can to limit virus

  12-01-2021 00:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents are being urged to do everything they can to limit the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Great new year news for Amble

  09-01-2021 12:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new car park for Amble is now all lined up, with the council having secured planning consent and purchased the land required for its development.
  
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• Warning for road users and residents to beware of icy conditions

  07-01-2021 01:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents are being asked to take particular care over this evening and night, and during tomorrow morning (Friday), following concerns about icy conditions on untreated surfaces. 
  
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• Stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down

  07-01-2021 01:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The region's leaders have urged people to stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down.
  
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• New grant support for businesses during lockdown

  07-01-2021 01:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The government has announced £4.6billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses.
  
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• Statement regarding the return of schools

  04-01-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The health, wellbeing and safety of Northumberland’s students, teaching and support staff remains our number one priority.  
  
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• Statement from region's leaders calling for national lockdown

  04-01-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The region's leaders have said a national lockdown is required to slow spread of Covid-19.
  
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• Restart Grant applications open

  04-01-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Applications have opened for Restart Grants for Northumberland businesses. 
  
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• Landslip works move to next stage

  04-01-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The latest phase to develop a long-term solution to the cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury will get underway at the end of April.   
  
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• Stay vigilant and help us recover - leaders urge

  03-01-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The region's leaders have urged people to remain vigilant after good weather brought crowds outside this weekend.
  
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