Northumberland news

• Two Hexham charities receive Queen’s Award

  13-06-2020 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two Hexham based charities have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service.
  
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• Pilot scheme set to bring history to life for pupils

  13-06-2020 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Schoolchildren across Northumberland could soon see history being brought to life digitally thanks to a new pilot scheme.
  
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• Measures being finalised to safely re-open town centres

  13-06-2020 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Draft proposals to safely re-open town centres as lockdown eases are being finalised by the council.
  
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• Felton Bridge work nears completion

  13-06-2020 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Work to repair nearly a 100-year-old bridge in Northumberland is almost complete.
  
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• Northumberland celebrates carers for national awareness week

  10-06-2020 00:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  The invaluable role of carers is being celebrated in Northumberland - as part of Carers Week 2020.
  
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• Council backs ambitious plans to increase walking and cycling in Northumberland

  10-06-2020 00:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ambitious plans to encourage more people to walk and cycle in Northumberland have been backed by Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet.
  
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• Businesses urged to apply for small business grant before deadline

  10-06-2020 00:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Applications close this Sunday - 14 June - for Covid-19 Discretionary Grants.
  
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• Work to start on tackling historic Lynemouth pollution

  12-05-2020 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Funding to kick-start the clean-up of historic pollution on the coast at Lynemouth has been agreed by the Council’s Cabinet.
  
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• Public safety paramount as country parks re-open

  12-05-2020 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  The County Council has confirmed that its four country parks will open from Wednesday, May 13 - but the safety of the public remains its absolute priority.
  
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• Funding for flood schemes welcomed

  12-05-2020 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Grants for funding to protect homes from flooding have been formally accepted by the council.
  
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• Construction work to resume on Berwick’s new leisure centre

  09-05-2020 02:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Work is due to recommence on the construction of Berwick’s new state of the art leisure centre following a halt in building work due to the coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Thousands volunteer to help their community

  05-05-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than 1,000 Northumberland residents have volunteered to help in their communities through Northumberland County Council’s Northumberland Communities Together initiative.
  
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• Residents thanked as tips re-open

  05-05-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Council’s Household Waste Recovery Centres (HWRC) opened this week - with residents thanked for their patience. 
  
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• Northumberland National Park launches COVID-19 community support initiative

  13-04-2020 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland National Park has launched its own Neighbours initiative to provide support to vulnerable and isolated residents of the Park during the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Easter holiday bin collection day changes

  13-04-2020 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bin collections for the week beginning Easter Monday (13 April) will take place one day later than your usual collection.
  
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• Truck load of toilet paper donated to council’s shielding hub

  09-04-2020 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  A truck filled with thousands of toilet rolls has been generously donated by a Northumberland factory to help vulnerable and at risk residents in the county.
  
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• Region pulls together to reinforce "stay at Home" message

  09-04-2020 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  The region is pulling together to remind people to stay at home this Easter weekend.
  
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• Council seeks PPE supplies from Northumberland businesses

  09-04-2020 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council is asking local businesses to support their efforts to secure additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect frontline workers.
  
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• Council praises outstanding efforts of foster carers

  09-04-2020 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council has praised the tremendous response and ongoing efforts of foster carers across the county.
  
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• Cemeteries still open to visitors

  09-04-2020 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents are reminded that cemetery and burial grounds are still open to visitors.
  
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• £49m paid out to Northumberland businesses

  09-04-2020 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Over £49m in grants has been paid out to 4,406 businesses and hundreds of companies have been supported through the business hub.
  
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• Over £36m paid out to Northumberland businesses

  06-04-2020 09:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  The council has now paid out over £36 million to help small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, and is asking others to come forward and register.
  
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• Have fun with the Silly Squad and Northumberland Libraries

  06-04-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  This Summer we’re going to get silly!
  Northumberland Libraries are calling for children to join in the fun and sign up to keep reading as part of Silly Squad, this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
  
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• County to benefit from £1.5m COVID funding boost

  06-04-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Businesses, residents and the tourism industry are to benefit from a £1.5 million funding boost as the county continues to recover from the coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Welcome step for Great Northumberland Forest

  05-04-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The council has welcomed an important step in the creation of a Great Northumberland Forest.
  
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• QE II landmark proposal to be decided by planning hearing

  05-04-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The controversial planning application is set to be decided through a hearing run by The Planning Inspectorate.
  
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• Bulky waste collection service resuming

  05-04-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The council is reintroducing a reduced bulky waste collection service from Monday 4 May to help residents dispose of excess waste which has accumulated during the current coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Still time to add your views to library consultation

  13-03-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  With just a few days left of a consultation into the future shape of Northumberland’s library service the public is being urged to send in their views and comments.
  
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• Major upgrade planned for Newbiggin Sports Centre

  13-03-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  A scheme to upgrade Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre has been given the green light after County Councillors agreed to fund the work.
  
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• Improvements coming to Tyne Riverside Country Park

  13-03-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Work is getting underway to improve play facilities at a Prudhoe park.
  
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• Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan to be legally ‘made’

  13-03-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has agreed to formally ‘make’ the Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan. 
  
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• Consultation on future of West Woodburn First School

  13-03-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has agreed to carry out formal consultation on the potential closure of the school.
  
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• A challenge we owed to every child

  13-03-2020 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  How our social care services team secured a "Good" Ofsted rating
  
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• Why not go green with our spring clean?

  10-03-2020 11:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to get people out and about cleaning up their local communities.
  
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• Drivers reminded to check island crossing times

  10-03-2020 11:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The County Council is reminding drivers to adhere to safe crossing times on the Holy Island causeway.
  
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• Weight limits set for historic coastal bridge

  07-03-2020 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Weight restrictions are being put in place on a historic coastal bridge in a bid to protect it from further deterioration.
  
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• Pool installation starts in flagship new sports centre

  07-03-2020 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Work on a flagship new sports and leisure complex in Ponteland is progressing rapidly and this week another milestone was reached with the start of the installation of the swimming pools.
  
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• Plans underway for new town centre carpark

  07-03-2020 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next stage in plans to increase parking spaces in Morpeth is getting underway.
  
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• Libraries offering virtual reality experiences

  07-03-2020 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  How would you like to fly a Lancaster bomber, take a trip inside Doctor Who’s TARDIS, walk in the Himalayas or watch gorillas in the Congo?
  
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• Celebrating inspirational women in Northumberland

  07-03-2020 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stories of inspirational women from across Northumberland are being shared to mark International Women’s Day 2020 through creative writing and artwork by schoolchildren.
  
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• Berwick Port funding set to boost tourism trade

  04-03-2020 10:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  The council is set to provide £400,000 funding to Berwick Port as part of an ambitious scheme to bring cruise ships to the town and increase tourism.
  
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• Cemeteries closed due to new Government laws

  04-03-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The council regrets to inform residents that with immediate effect all cemeteries are now closed across the county to the public until further notice. 
  
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• Cash lifeline for Northumberland businesses

  04-03-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The council has paid out over £20 million to help almost 2,000 small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Work underway on two new schools for Hexham

  03-03-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The first turf has been cut on one of the largest new school developments in Northumberland.
  
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• Work complete on Morpeth walkway scheme

  03-03-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Work is now complete repairing a Morpeth walkway damaged by a landslip in 2018.
  
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• Bridge repairs funding secured

  03-03-2020 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The council has successfully secured £3.7 million in national funding to improve the county’s bridges.
  
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• Further £10m commitment to bringing back rail service

  13-02-2020 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  The re-introduction of direct passenger trains between south-east Northumberland and the centre of Newcastle in the next three years is nearer than ever.
  
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• County tree-planting scheme branches out

  13-02-2020 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  The first of more than 600 new trees are being planted across Northumberland - making the county greener and cleaner.
  
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• Council to purchase affordable housing for local people in need

  13-02-2020 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council has agreed to fund the purchase of  33 new affordable houses in the county.
  
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• Extra funding for county's rural roads

  11-02-2020 03:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  An extra £15 million funding for rural roads and path repairs across the county is earmarked for this year’s budget. 
  
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