<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Northumberland - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Northumberland with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Work started on new affordable bungalows for New Hartley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has started to build nine bungalows at New Hartley near Seaton Delaval, which will be owned by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-started-on-new-affordable-bungalows-for-new-hartley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-started-on-new-affordable-bungalows-for-new-hartley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys after recent seizures in Northumberland&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/trading-standards-warn-of-unsafe-counterfeit-labubu-toys/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/trading-standards-warn-of-unsafe-counterfeit-labubu-toys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us what is important to you!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is asking residents what is important to them &ndash; as it starts work on its plans for the next five years.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tell-us-what-is-important-to-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tell-us-what-is-important-to-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay vigilant to avoid wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[With out-of-control blazes devastating landscapes across Europe &ndash; and closer to home in Yorkshire, Northumberland County Council is urging residents and visitors to take extra care to prevent similar wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-vigilant-to-avoid-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-vigilant-to-avoid-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay safe around inland water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has issued a strong reminder about the dangers of swimming in rivers, lakes and reservoirs after a number of tragic deaths across the North East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-safe-around-inland-water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-safe-around-inland-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start date confirmed for Morpeth road repair scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major works to tackle the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth will start on August 18th.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/start-date-confirmed-for-morpeth-road-repair-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/start-date-confirmed-for-morpeth-road-repair-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration work progressing on Hexham’s historic Shambles building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is progressing well on the restoration of The Shambles, a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of the Hexham Conservation Area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/restoration-work-progressing-on-hexhams-historic-shambles-building/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/restoration-work-progressing-on-hexhams-historic-shambles-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland’s students celebrate GCSE success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students across the county proudly celebrated their achievements today as they collected their GCSE results, with the vast majority going on to their first-choice destination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-students-celebrate-gcse-success/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-students-celebrate-gcse-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service opens its doors for family fun day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is opening its doors to the public for a fun-filled Open Day on Saturday 6th September at the Service Headquarters, in Cramlington. The event offers something for everyone from firefighter demonstrations to delicious local food.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-fire-and-rescue-service-opens-its-doors-for-family-fun-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-fire-and-rescue-service-opens-its-doors-for-family-fun-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New milestone reached on multi-billion pound data centre project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-billion pound data centre for Northumberland has hit another milestone &ndash; after the green light was given to prepare the site ahead of construction work starting.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-milestone-reached-on-multi-billion-pound-data-centre-project/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-milestone-reached-on-multi-billion-pound-data-centre-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New extra care facility planned for Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a flagship new extra care facility in Blyth town centre are to be discussed by councillors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-extra-care-facility-planned-for-blyth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-extra-care-facility-planned-for-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major step forward for Ashington cinema plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major step forward in the Council&rsquo;s &pound;36m transformation of Ashington town centre is set to be agreed.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-step-forward-for-ashington-cinema-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-step-forward-for-ashington-cinema-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlords and agents invited to free September update event]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free event which aims to provide landlords and agents with industry updates is taking place this month and event organiser Northumberland County Council is requesting that anyone wishing to attend signs up now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landlords-and-agents-invited-to-free-september-update-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landlords-and-agents-invited-to-free-september-update-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition to tour as people invited to share WWII memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Archives is calling on residents to help bring history to life by sharing their WWII memories, photographs, diaries and letters as part of a project marking the 80th anniversary of end of the War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/exhibition-to-tour-as-people-invited-to-share-wwii-memories/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/exhibition-to-tour-as-people-invited-to-share-wwii-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End-of-Summer Fayre to celebrate community spirit in Lynemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynemouth Recreation Ground, home of the mining town&rsquo;s bowls and football clubs, invites residents to witness its significant developments with a fayre for all the family.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/end-of-summer-fayre-to-celebrate-community-spirit-in-lynemouth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/end-of-summer-fayre-to-celebrate-community-spirit-in-lynemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council teams respond to Storm Floris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams from the county council have been working throughout the day in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Floris&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-teams-respond-to-storm-floris/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-teams-respond-to-storm-floris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council set to consider rail-line funding increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council is set to consider extra funding to ensure the Northumberland Line rail project can be completed in full as originally intended over the coming months.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-set-to-consider-rail-line-funding-increase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-set-to-consider-rail-line-funding-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction complete on flagship venue in Blyth town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The much-anticipated Market Pavilion in Blyth&rsquo;s town centre is now officially complete - marking a major milestone in the town&rsquo;s renewal.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/construction-complete-on-flagship-venue-in-blyth-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/construction-complete-on-flagship-venue-in-blyth-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Celebrates with Pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council Library Service has partnered with &ldquo;Blyth Celebrates&rdquo; &ndash; a year-long festival of creativity, community pride and heritage packed with inclusive, family-friendly events and exhibitions to bring together people of all ages, beliefs and background.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-with-pride/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-with-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Celebrates Launch Weekend -  Two Days of Wonder, Creativity and  Community Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blyth is getting ready to celebrate &ndash; and everyone's invited.&nbsp;<br />
Saturday 23 &amp; Sunday 24 August 2025 | Market Place, Blyth | Free Entry&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-launch-weekend-two-days-of-wonder-creativity-and-community-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-launch-weekend-two-days-of-wonder-creativity-and-community-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird keepers urged to be vigliant over avian flu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird keepers across Northumberland are being encouraged to maintain good bio-security as further cases of avian influenza are confirmed in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bird-keepers-urged-to-be-vigliant-over-avian-flu/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bird-keepers-urged-to-be-vigliant-over-avian-flu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick Maltings plans approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambitious plans to transform the Maltings venue in Berwick have been approved.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-maltings-plans-approved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-maltings-plans-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A TB treatment first for Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A specialist health care centre for sick children has been the focus of a PhD&rsquo;s student university journey - and Ryan Fallon has enjoyed every step along the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-tb-treatment-first-for-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-tb-treatment-first-for-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£6 million funding boost for affordable housing in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has been successful in securing over &pound;6 million of government funding to help develop affordable housing on brownfield sites.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/6-million-funding-boost-for-affordable-housing-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:48:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/6-million-funding-boost-for-affordable-housing-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starting on exciting community PlayZone for Newbiggin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is starting this week on the construction of a&nbsp;new PlayZone in Newbiggin which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-exciting-community-playzone-for-newbiggin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-exciting-community-playzone-for-newbiggin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work smart to boost employability and live well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is reaffirming its commitment to help residents find meaningful work, develop new skills and build brighter futures by marking the UK&rsquo;s annual Employability Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-smart-to-boost-employability-and-live-well/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-smart-to-boost-employability-and-live-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train artwork celebrates area's proud history]]></title><description><![CDATA[New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/train-artwork-celebrates-areas-proud-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/train-artwork-celebrates-areas-proud-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents warned of another Council Tax scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland residents are being warned to be on their guard following another spate of&nbsp; Council Tax scams in the county.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-warned-of-another-council-tax-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-warned-of-another-council-tax-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning application submitted for Blyth Relief Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for Blyth Relief Road have taken a major step forward after a planning application was submitted for the scheme.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-blyth-relief-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-blyth-relief-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland welcomes record visitor spend in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data on the economic impact of tourism reveals that Northumberland&rsquo;s visitor economy has reached its remarkable post-COVID recovery a year ahead of forecast, achieving record-breaking economic results and almost 10.5million visitors in 2024.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-welcomes-record-visitor-spend-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-welcomes-record-visitor-spend-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Skills learner making waves with Northumbrian Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[A talented local engineering student is celebrating success after securing a competitive apprenticeship with Northumbrian Water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-skills-learner-making-waves-with-northumbrian-water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-skills-learner-making-waves-with-northumbrian-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New materials being accepted at some Household Waste Recovery Centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPVC window frames, door frames and guttering now being accepted at some Household Waste Recovery Centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-materials-being-accepted-at-some-household-waste-recovery-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-materials-being-accepted-at-some-household-waste-recovery-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bluetongue control measures introduced for moving livestock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council Trading Standards and Animal Health Team are urging farmers to be aware of the upcoming changes in England for Bluetongue control measures and to plan ahead if moving livestock.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bluetongue-control-measures-introduced-for-moving-livestock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bluetongue-control-measures-introduced-for-moving-livestock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morpeth Riverside building withdrawn from market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building that housed the former Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth has been withdrawn from the market by Northumberland County Council as the tenders received for its development did not meet the authority&rsquo;s aspirations for the site.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-riverside-building-withdrawn-from-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-riverside-building-withdrawn-from-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity project wants to help quads find film of their birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rare birth of a set of naturally conceived quadruplets is just one of the fascinating stories uncovered by a look into the heritage of maternity healthcare in Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/maternity-project-wants-to-help-quads-find-film-of-their-birth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/maternity-project-wants-to-help-quads-find-film-of-their-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libraries attend to the business of economic growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has taken&nbsp;part in a national initiative to celebrate the important role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/libraries-attend-to-the-business-of-economic-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/libraries-attend-to-the-business-of-economic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landslip repair works set for summer start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major works to tackle the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth will be starting this summer.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landslip-repair-works-set-for-summer-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landslip-repair-works-set-for-summer-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant assists Wooler Post Office and affordable housing scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The much-valued Wooler Post Office has been saved and the flat above it will be turned into an affordable home to rent, thanks to a partnership scheme between The Glendale Gateway Trust and Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/grant-assists-wooler-post-office-and-affordable-housing-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/grant-assists-wooler-post-office-and-affordable-housing-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council joins forces for Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national awareness week, which runs from Monday 30th June - Friday 4th July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-forces-for-anti-social-behaviour-awareness-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-forces-for-anti-social-behaviour-awareness-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth event to provide support for Armed Forces community]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-event-to-provide-support-for-armed-forces-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-event-to-provide-support-for-armed-forces-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth event provided support for Armed Forces community]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
During Armed Forces Week&nbsp;Northumberland County Council hosted an Armed Forces Awareness Day to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-event-provided-support-for-armed-forces-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-event-provided-support-for-armed-forces-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth dementia friendly bungalows available for affordable rent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local residents who are interested in renting out one of the new affordable dementia friendly bungalows that are being built in Blyth are being encouraged to get in touch with the county council and express an interest.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-dementia-friendly-bungalows-available-for-affordable-rent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-dementia-friendly-bungalows-available-for-affordable-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Celebrates with a feast of free family fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[From August 2025 to March 2026, Blyth town centre will come alive with a vibrant programme of free events, festivals, live performances, hands-on activities and creative experiences for all ages &ndash; all part of Blyth Celebrates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-with-a-feast-of-free-family-fun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-with-a-feast-of-free-family-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedlington travel schemes reaches another milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another milestone has been reached on a major scheme to improve travel infrastructure in Bedlington.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bedlington-travel-schemes-reaches-another-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bedlington-travel-schemes-reaches-another-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual summer road improvements underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is getting underway on the council&rsquo;s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland&rsquo;s roads a smoother experience.&#8239;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/annual-summer-road-improvements-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/annual-summer-road-improvements-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A magical summer of books and nature awaits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children can enjoy a world of fun, imagination, books and discovery in the great outdoors this summer by taking part in Northumberland County Council Library Service&rsquo;s Summer Reading Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-magical-summer-of-books-and-nature-awaits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-magical-summer-of-books-and-nature-awaits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£15m energy skills centre formally opened in Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ensuring that the UK offshore wind industry has the future workforce it requires took a major leap forward&nbsp;as the landmark Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth was officially opened by Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/15m-energy-skills-centre-formally-opened-in-blyth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/15m-energy-skills-centre-formally-opened-in-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single use vapes to be banned in June – retailers should act now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers and business owners are being reminded of upcoming legislation that will see an outright ban on the purchase and sale of single use vapes.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/single-use-vapes-to-be-banned-in-june-retailers-should-act-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/single-use-vapes-to-be-banned-in-june-retailers-should-act-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland's musical past features in new BBC series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The musical history of Northumberland is in the national spotlight as part of a new BBC Radio 3 series &ldquo;The Song Detectorists&rdquo; which looks at the way music from the regions plays an important role in English cultural history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-musical-past-features-in-new-bbc-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-musical-past-features-in-new-bbc-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland celebrates Foster Care Fortnight with family days for foster and kinship families]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 12th to 25th May, the National Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to inspire more people to open their homes and hearts to children and young people in need of love, stability, and care.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-celebrates-foster-care-fortnight-with-family-days-for-foster-and-kinship-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-celebrates-foster-care-fortnight-with-family-days-for-foster-and-kinship-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New dementia garden opens in Cramlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A specially designed outdoor space created specifically to support individuals living with dementia has been opened in Cramlington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-dementia-garden-opens-in-cramlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-dementia-garden-opens-in-cramlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join in day of activities to mark opening of Hirst Playzone]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Ashington&rsquo;s Hirst Park and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held to mark the occasion.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/join-in-day-of-activities-to-mark-opening-of-hirst-playzone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/join-in-day-of-activities-to-mark-opening-of-hirst-playzone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth South Beach gains Blue Flag Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, Blyth South Beach is among this year&rsquo;s winners.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-south-beach-gains-blue-flag-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-south-beach-gains-blue-flag-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apply now for 30 hours of free childcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council has announced the launch of the final phase of its childcare&nbsp;expansion initiative, part of the broader national programme to support working families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/apply-now-for-30-hours-of-free-childcare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/apply-now-for-30-hours-of-free-childcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scores of county community groups to host VE Day events]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 organisations across Northumberland will be commemorating VE Day thanks to funding from the County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/scores-of-county-community-groups-to-host-ve-day-events/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 23:10:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/scores-of-county-community-groups-to-host-ve-day-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Prudhoe flood scheme nears completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A complex scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is nearing completion.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/low-prudhoe-flood-scheme-nears-completion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 23:10:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/low-prudhoe-flood-scheme-nears-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help beach nesting birds this spring and summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council&rsquo;s Space for Shorebirds rangers are working hard to protect beach nesting birds and are asking everyone to help by giving nest protection areas lots of space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/help-beach-nesting-birds-this-spring-and-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 23:10:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/help-beach-nesting-birds-this-spring-and-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets still available for VE Day Service at Hexham Abbey]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 8 May 2025 the country will mark the&nbsp;80th anniversary of VE Day.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tickets-still-available-for-ve-day-service-at-hexham-abbey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:40:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tickets-still-available-for-ve-day-service-at-hexham-abbey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile library gives 95-year-old Tom a lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investment in community services for residents of rural Northumberland is paying off in terms of positive social impact, just weeks after its launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mobile-library-gives-95-year-old-tom-a-lift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:40:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mobile-library-gives-95-year-old-tom-a-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant art installation takes over Ashington park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stunning land art installation in The People's Park, Ashington, is now complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/giant-art-installation-takes-over-ashington-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:40:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/giant-art-installation-takes-over-ashington-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tale of wartime love and loss marks VE Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A love story with a bitter twist stands at the centre of an exhibition at Northumberland County Hall in Morpeth to mark VE Day and the end of WWII.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-tale-of-wartime-love-and-loss-marks-ve-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:40:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-tale-of-wartime-love-and-loss-marks-ve-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stray dog caught after two-weeks on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
A dog that had been running stray for over two weeks has been caught and is now being well cared for thanks to Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s animal welfare team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stray-dog-caught-after-two-weeks-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:10:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stray-dog-caught-after-two-weeks-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countdown is on for re-opening of Prudhoe swimming Pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown is now on for the re-opening of the swimming pool at Prudhoe Waterworld following a major &pound;1.6 million refurbishment.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/countdown-is-on-for-re-opening-of-prudhoe-swimming-pool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:10:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/countdown-is-on-for-re-opening-of-prudhoe-swimming-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At War &amp; In Peace project to be funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Archives has been awarded &pound;138,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for an ambitious project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/at-war-amp-in-peace-project-to-be-funded-by-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:10:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/at-war-amp-in-peace-project-to-be-funded-by-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milestone reached as 250,000th passenger journey made on Northumberland Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers who have made more than 250,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services are being reminded they can beat the queues for tickets by buying online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/milestone-reached-as-250000th-passenger-journey-made-on-northumberland-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:33:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/milestone-reached-as-250000th-passenger-journey-made-on-northumberland-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community given access to new risk plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear will have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-given-access-to-new-risk-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:33:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-given-access-to-new-risk-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets available for VE Day Service at Hexham Abbey]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 8 May 2025 the country will mark the&nbsp;80th anniversary of VE Day.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tickets-available-for-ve-day-service-at-hexham-abbey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:47:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tickets-available-for-ve-day-service-at-hexham-abbey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands flock to latest Ashington community events]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures show almost 6,000 people attended the latest community events in Ashington as part of the Animating Ashington initiative &ndash; with more in the pipeline.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thousands-flock-to-latest-ashington-community-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:47:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thousands-flock-to-latest-ashington-community-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Berwick bridge works to take place in coming months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final phase of restoration works on Berwick&rsquo;s oldest bridge are to take place over the coming months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-berwick-bridge-works-to-take-place-in-coming-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:47:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-berwick-bridge-works-to-take-place-in-coming-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archivist learns Latin to unlock ancient secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dedicated Northumberland archivist Sarah Littlefear is embarking on a new academic quest to help uncover the rich history buried in the region&rsquo;s oldest documents - by learning Latin from scratch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/archivist-learns-latin-to-unlock-ancient-secrets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:47:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/archivist-learns-latin-to-unlock-ancient-secrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal to find owners of dogs found abandoned in Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information about two dogs found abandoned in Blyth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-to-find-owners-of-dogs-found-abandoned-in-blyth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:47:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-to-find-owners-of-dogs-found-abandoned-in-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural projects encouraged to apply for funding support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects which improve the environment, grow the economy and support communities in rural areas are being invited to apply for a share of &pound;800,000 in funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rural-projects-encouraged-to-apply-for-funding-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:41:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rural-projects-encouraged-to-apply-for-funding-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents are warned of loft insulation scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers are being warned about a scam in which unscrupulous companies are targeting homeowners with promises of upgrading their loft insulation for better energy efficiency. These companies are misleading customers into paying for unnecessary, overpriced insulation services under the guise of "energy-saving upgrades."&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-are-warned-of-loft-insulation-scam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:01:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-are-warned-of-loft-insulation-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leisure centre improvements given the green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of improvements have been agreed to keep the county&rsquo;s leisure centres in peak condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leisure-centre-improvements-given-the-green-light/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:01:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leisure-centre-improvements-given-the-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications open for annual environment awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for this year&rsquo;s LOVE Northumberland Awards &ndash; the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/applications-open-for-annual-environment-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:01:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/applications-open-for-annual-environment-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Northumberland housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza (bird flu), in Yorkshire and Durham, the government has brought in new measures in Northumberland to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-northumberland-housing-order-for-poultry-as-avian-flu-cases-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:15:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-northumberland-housing-order-for-poultry-as-avian-flu-cases-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Service issues high wildfire risk alert for county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is warning of a high wildfire risk across the county. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-issues-high-wildfire-risk-alert-for-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:15:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-issues-high-wildfire-risk-alert-for-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council’s boost to Aln Valley Railway expansion plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has agreed to assist the Aln Valley Railway in Alnwick to extend its rail line and expand its tourism offer in the town.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/councils-boost-to-aln-valley-railway-expansion-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:18:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/councils-boost-to-aln-valley-railway-expansion-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World premiere showcases young digital filmmakers at Berwick Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A world premiere at the Maltings Cinema, at Berwick Battacks drew an enthusiastic audience as young moviemakers unveiled their film as part of Northumberland Archives Service&rsquo;s &lsquo;Digitally Disrupting the Archives&rsquo; project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/world-premiere-showcases-young-digital-filmmakers-at-berwick-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:06:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/world-premiere-showcases-young-digital-filmmakers-at-berwick-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Northumberland venues join North East Museums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three popular Northumberland museums are joining the North East Museums partnership today (1 April 2025) bringing the number of museums and galleries managed by the organisation to twelve.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/three-northumberland-venues-join-north-east-museums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:06:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/three-northumberland-venues-join-north-east-museums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland’s Commitment to Innovation and Inclusivity Shine at Annual Tourism Award Ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven Northumberland businesses took home gold at the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards ceremony, with Northumberland dominating four categories, scooping thehotly contested Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Category and achieving gold in new accolade, The Rising Star Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-commitment-to-innovation-and-inclusivity-shine-at-annual-tourism-award-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:47:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-commitment-to-innovation-and-inclusivity-shine-at-annual-tourism-award-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North-east housing providers crack down on tenancy fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils and housing providers across the North East of England have joined forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-housing-providers-crack-down-on-tenancy-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:47:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-housing-providers-crack-down-on-tenancy-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hirst residents invited to drop-in sessions to discuss improvement plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly drop-in sessions are to be held throughout April at Hirst Welfare in Ashington so that local people can call in to view and talk through proposals to improve the area.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hirst-residents-invited-to-drop-in-sessions-to-discuss-improvement-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:47:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hirst-residents-invited-to-drop-in-sessions-to-discuss-improvement-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acklington and Cresswell Neighbourhood Plans officially ‘made’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Acklington and Cresswell Parishes now have more of a say over future development in their local areas.&#8239;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/acklington-and-cresswell-neighbourhood-plans-officially-made/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:47:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/acklington-and-cresswell-neighbourhood-plans-officially-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starts on new sports hall for Morpeth school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ground has been broken on &pound;6.5m improvements at a Morpeth school.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starts-on-new-sports-hall-for-morpeth-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starts-on-new-sports-hall-for-morpeth-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starting on exciting community PlayZone for Bedlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is starting this week (17th March) to build a new Playzone in Bedlington which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-exciting-community-playzone-for-bedlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-exciting-community-playzone-for-bedlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking doubled at popular tourist attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Car parking at the popular Northumberland National Park attraction at Hareshaw Linn in Bellingham has doubled following the successful completion of a new car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/parking-doubled-at-popular-tourist-attraction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/parking-doubled-at-popular-tourist-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New vehicle keeps rural library service moving!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mobile library van is being prepared to hit the roads of Northumberland &ndash; taking books to communities across the county &ndash; thanks to an investment of &pound;225,000 by the County Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-vehicle-keeps-rural-library-service-moving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-vehicle-keeps-rural-library-service-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bus services improve connectivity in the county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland residents and visitors will soon benefit from improvements to the local bus network following changes driven by Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bus-services-improveconnectivity-in-the-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bus-services-improveconnectivity-in-the-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment in Prudhoe hits £4.6m as town centre funding announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The package of investment to improve Prudhoe town centre has been given a further boost by the County Council - with additional projects set to get started as early as this summer. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/investment-in-prudhoe-hits-46m-as-town-centre-funding-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/investment-in-prudhoe-hits-46m-as-town-centre-funding-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative art project planting seeds in young minds in Ashington]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative project in Ashington designed to inspire young minds and spark conversations about the town&rsquo;s future is a growing success.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/innovative-art-project-planting-seeds-in-young-minds-in-ashington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/innovative-art-project-planting-seeds-in-young-minds-in-ashington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humshaugh neighbourhood plan officially ‘made’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Humshaugh Parish now have more of a say over future development in their local area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/humshaugh-neighbourhood-plan-officially-made/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/humshaugh-neighbourhood-plan-officially-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking takes place for new Amble school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is now underway on the new James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) in Amble.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/groundbreaking-takes-place-for-new-amble-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/groundbreaking-takes-place-for-new-amble-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to invest over £37m in countywide transport improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over &pound;37m will be spent on transport improvements across Northumberland over the next 12 months &ndash; from fixing potholes to improving infrastructure and creating safer roads.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-invest-over-37m-in-countywide-transport-improvements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-invest-over-37m-in-countywide-transport-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council joins forces with SSE to drive sustainable energy investment and growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with green energy infrastructure provider SSE Energy Solutions to drive investment, growth and collaboration in sustainable energy and transport solutions. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-forces-with-sse-to-drive-sustainable-energy-investment-and-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-forces-with-sse-to-drive-sustainable-energy-investment-and-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light given for new affordable homes for Embleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four new council houses are to be built in the coastal village of Embleton by Northumberland County Council, providing affordable homes to rent for local people.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/green-light-given-for-new-affordable-homes-for-embleton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/green-light-given-for-new-affordable-homes-for-embleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup hero in line for freedom of county]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leader of Northumberland County Council has congratulated Newcastle United on yesterday&rsquo;s historic Carabao Cup Victory.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cup-hero-in-line-for-freedom-of-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cup-hero-in-line-for-freedom-of-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrations as next Northumberland Line station opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line has been officially opened.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrations-as-next-northumberland-line-station-opens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrations-as-next-northumberland-line-station-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council’s big boost to county’s affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures show that 3,302 affordable homes to rent or buy are projected to complete in communities right across Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/councils-big-boost-to-countys-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 23:24:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/councils-big-boost-to-countys-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland’s doorstep delivery of health and wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new initiative that delivers health and wellbeing activities directly to residents in their own neighbourhoods is set to make Northumberland one of the fittest places to live in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-doorstep-delivery-of-health-and-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:15:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-doorstep-delivery-of-health-and-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia friendly bungalows on countdown for completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative county council led scheme to build 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows in Blyth is on countdown for completion with the first bungalows on track to be completed by May.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dementia-friendly-bungalows-on-countdown-for-completion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:15:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dementia-friendly-bungalows-on-countdown-for-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£9m agreed for regeneration across Northumberland town centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of pounds of funding has been agreed to improve seven towns across Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/9m-agreed-for-regeneration-across-northumberland-town-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:15:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/9m-agreed-for-regeneration-across-northumberland-town-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins on affordable bungalows in New Hartley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of new affordable homes in New Hartley, near Seaton Delaval, is set to start this month and is due to be completed within a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-begins-on-affordable-bungalows-in-new-hartley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-begins-on-affordable-bungalows-in-new-hartley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prudhoe Waterworld Refurbishment nearing completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on a &pound;1.6million county council funded scheme to refurbish and refresh Prudhoe Waterworld is progressing well and on track for completion in Spring 2025.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prudhoe-waterworld-refurbishment-nearing-completion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prudhoe-waterworld-refurbishment-nearing-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milestone reached as contractor confirmed for Amble school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest milestone for the new&nbsp;James Calvert Spence College&nbsp;(JCSC)&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amble has been reached after approval was given to award the tender for construction.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/milestone-reached-as-contractor-confirmed-for-amble-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/milestone-reached-as-contractor-confirmed-for-amble-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware of Trading Standards scam letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Trading Standards Service is urging residents to be on their guard following reports of residents receiving letters falsely claiming to be from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/beware-of-trading-standards-scam-letter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/beware-of-trading-standards-scam-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lighting the way on International Women's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities across Northumberland will come together on International Women&rsquo;s Day on (IWD) Saturday, March 8th&nbsp;to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, both past and present.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lighting-the-way-on-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:20:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lighting-the-way-on-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work progressing well on Amble’s affordable bungalows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is progressing well on a scheme to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned and managed by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-progressing-well-on-ambles-affordable-bungalows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:16:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-progressing-well-on-ambles-affordable-bungalows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top choice for many as school allocations released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vast majority of parents and guardians across Northumberland have once again gained their top choice of secondary school for the upcoming academic year on National Offers Day.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/top-choice-for-many-as-school-allocations-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:16:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/top-choice-for-many-as-school-allocations-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring into culture with Northumberland Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland is gearing up for an engaging and fun springtime with a series of events and initiatives designed to enrich communities and reflect modern library services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/spring-into-culture-with-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:16:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/spring-into-culture-with-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning application submitted for new Maltings venue in Berwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new image of the proposed Maltings venue in Berwick has been released &ndash; as a formal planning application is submitted.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-new-maltings-venue-in-berwick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:16:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-new-maltings-venue-in-berwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Skills celebrating after "Good" OFSTED rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Skills is celebrating after being officially rated as a &lsquo;Good&rsquo; provider by Ofsted, following a rigorous inspection process.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-skills-celebrating-after-good-ofsted-rating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:16:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-skills-celebrating-after-good-ofsted-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-billion pound data centre campus gets green light from planners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-billion pound data centre for Northumberland has moved a huge step closer to reality after the ambitious proposals were granted planning permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/multi-billion-pound-data-centre-campus-gets-green-light-from-planners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:16:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/multi-billion-pound-data-centre-campus-gets-green-light-from-planners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsham Station opening date confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line will open on Monday, March 17th.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newsham-station-opening-date-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:34:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newsham-station-opening-date-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starting on Amble community PlayZone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has started to refurbish the run down outdoor Multi Use Games Area on the welfare site, into a vibrant outdoor sport area with new floodlighting. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-amble-community-playzone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:53:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-amble-community-playzone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Leader reaffirms support to local high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Northumberland County Council Leader, Glen Sanderson has reaffirmed the support on offer from the Council following the current closure of Prudhoe Community High School. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-leader-reaffirms-support-to-local-high-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:53:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-leader-reaffirms-support-to-local-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come along and share ideas for West Wylam PlayZone use]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community engagement event is to be held at Eastwoods Park, Prudhoe on March 12, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-along-and-share-ideas-for-west-wylam-playzone-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:53:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-along-and-share-ideas-for-west-wylam-playzone-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration works due to start on Hexham’s historic Shambles building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is due to start this Spring to restore a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of Hexham.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/restoration-works-due-to-start-on-hexhams-historic-shambles-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:39:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/restoration-works-due-to-start-on-hexhams-historic-shambles-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young people in the county go to the polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils from across Northumberland went to the polls to select their new Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/young-people-in-the-county-go-to-the-polls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:51:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/young-people-in-the-county-go-to-the-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town centre youth zone build starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new dedicated youth facility is to be built in Cramlington.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/town-centre-youth-zone-build-starts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:51:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/town-centre-youth-zone-build-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prudhoe flood scheme to get underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is getting underway.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prudhoe-flood-scheme-to-get-underway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:51:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prudhoe-flood-scheme-to-get-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Northumberland Line station to open in coming weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line is set to open mid March.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-northumberland-line-station-to-open-in-coming-weeks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:51:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-northumberland-line-station-to-open-in-coming-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget approved by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-million-pound budget for the coming year has been approved at Full Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/budget-approved-by-council/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:51:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/budget-approved-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashington lit-up as thousands flock to events]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 6,000 people attended the first two family-friendly events commissioned by the County Council in Ashington - with a host of other events set to take place in 2025.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-lit-up-as-thousands-flock-to-events/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:51:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-lit-up-as-thousands-flock-to-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town centre youth zone work underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new dedicated youth facility is to be built in Cramlington.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/town-centre-youth-zone-work-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:20:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/town-centre-youth-zone-work-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come along and share ideas for Alnwick PlayZone use]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community engagement event is to be held in Alnwick on March 1, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-along-and-share-ideas-for-alnwick-playzone-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:20:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-along-and-share-ideas-for-alnwick-playzone-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belford holiday site provider prosecuted for a second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A holiday site provider from Belford has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council for a second time for failing to comply with the Private Water Supply Regulations which are in place to protect public health.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/belford-holiday-site-provider-prosecuted-for-a-second-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:20:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/belford-holiday-site-provider-prosecuted-for-a-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents thanked after Berwick consultations close]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a planning application for the new Maltings venue in Berwick set to be submitted at the end of February, the public are being thanked for their engagement so far.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-after-berwick-consultations-close/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-after-berwick-consultations-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Celebrates: A year of festivals, events, and fun for all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blyth is set to embark on an exciting new chapter with the launch of Blyth Celebrates, a transformative year-long programme designed to bring the community together while showcasing the rich heritage and bright future of Northumberland&rsquo;s largest town.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-a-year-of-festivals-events-and-fun-for-all/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:04:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-celebrates-a-year-of-festivals-events-and-fun-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resurfacing works for Prudhoe park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is taking place next week to improve the car park at Tyne Riverside Country Park at Low Prudhoe.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/resurfacing-works-for-prudhoe-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 08:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/resurfacing-works-for-prudhoe-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New town centre youth zone to be built]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new dedicated youth facility is to be built in Cramlington.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-town-centre-youth-zone-to-be-built/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-town-centre-youth-zone-to-be-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Garden of Remembrance opens in Bedlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Garden of Remembrance at Bedlington&rsquo;s West Lea Cemetery has been officially opened.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-garden-of-remembrance-opens-in-bedlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-garden-of-remembrance-opens-in-bedlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council secures more affordable housing in Rothbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has agreed to purchase two new houses in Rothbury which it will rent out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-secures-more-affordable-housing-in-rothbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-secures-more-affordable-housing-in-rothbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth town centre apartment scheme takes a step forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to convert an old and underused building in the centre of Blyth into one and two-bedroom rental apartments took another step forward this week.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-town-centre-apartment-scheme-takes-a-step-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:44:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-town-centre-apartment-scheme-takes-a-step-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cramlington dementia project springing into life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A park in Cramlington specially designed with features to meet the additional needs of residents, their families and carers affected by dementia has been given the green light.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cramlington-dementia-project-springing-into-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:45:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cramlington-dementia-project-springing-into-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth transport investment plans on the move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport connectivity in Blyth is on track for major improvements over the coming years.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-transport-investment-plans-on-the-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:45:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-transport-investment-plans-on-the-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your thoughts on wheeled action sports in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Northumberland County Council has put together a short survey to get residents thoughts on wheeled action sports including skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, rollerblading, and scooter riding.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/share-your-thoughts-on-wheeled-action-sports-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:48:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/share-your-thoughts-on-wheeled-action-sports-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humshaugh residents vote for neighbourhood plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Residents of Humshaugh&nbsp; in the Tyne Valley now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following a successful referendum which will result in the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/humshaugh-residents-vote-for-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:48:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/humshaugh-residents-vote-for-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashington town centre regeneration taking shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;36m transformation of Ashington town centre is progressing well with a number of new improvements getting underway soon around town.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-town-centre-regeneration-taking-shape/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:08:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-town-centre-regeneration-taking-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams praised after Storm Eowyn batters county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council teams have been thanked for working round the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Eowyn.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-praised-after-storm-eowyn-batters-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:43:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-praised-after-storm-eowyn-batters-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second consultation as Berwick Maltings plan gathers pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[As progress on the new The Maltings venue in Berwick gathers place &ndash; a second consultation is being held in the town in February.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/second-consultation-as-berwick-maltings-plan-gathers-pace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:43:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/second-consultation-as-berwick-maltings-plan-gathers-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum date set for Cresswell Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Cresswell Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 6 March 2025 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-cresswell-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:48:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-cresswell-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New funding will focus on preventing Veteran suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has successfully secured funding which will be used to provide more mental health support for local Armed Forces veterans in the community, with the ultimate aim of reducing the incidence of suicide.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-funding-will-focus-on-preventing-veteran-suicide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:48:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-funding-will-focus-on-preventing-veteran-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal to find owners of pups found abandoned on Newbiggin beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information about puppies found abandoned on Newbiggin beach.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-to-find-owners-of-pups-found-abandoned-on-newbiggin-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:48:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-to-find-owners-of-pups-found-abandoned-on-newbiggin-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26/1 9pm Storm Eowyn latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council teams have been working round the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Eowyn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/261-9pm-storm-eowyn-latest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:48:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/261-9pm-storm-eowyn-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26/1 5pm Storm Eowyn latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council teams have been working round the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Eowyn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/261-5pm-storm-eowyn-latest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:44:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/261-5pm-storm-eowyn-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest on new cinema complex for Ashington town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another key milestone in the regeneration of Ashington town centre has been achieved, with the submission of a full planning application for the proposed development of the Portland Park Cinema.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-on-new-cinema-complex-for-ashington-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:17:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-on-new-cinema-complex-for-ashington-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications open for funding to celebrate VE Day anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special community fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities across the county to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/applications-open-for-funding-to-celebrate-ve-day-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:17:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/applications-open-for-funding-to-celebrate-ve-day-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia friendly bungalows on track for March completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative county council led scheme to build 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows in Blyth is in its final stages of development with the first bungalows on track to be completed by the end of March.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dementia-friendly-bungalows-on-track-for-march-completion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:14:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dementia-friendly-bungalows-on-track-for-march-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum date set for Acklington Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Acklington Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 27 February 2025. All residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-acklington-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:45:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-acklington-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland's winning bid for centuries of Morpeth history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important records that help to document the history and growth of Morpeth have been secured at auction by Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s archives team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-winning-bid-for-centuries-of-morpeth-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:45:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-winning-bid-for-centuries-of-morpeth-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launch of Ashington Balance Bike Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Northumberland Line Project, is proud to announce the launch of the Ashington Balance Bike Library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/launch-of-ashington-balance-bike-library/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:45:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/launch-of-ashington-balance-bike-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest phase of Mitford landslip works to get underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest phase of works are getting underway to tackle&nbsp;the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-phase-of-mitford-landslip-works-to-get-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:45:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-phase-of-mitford-landslip-works-to-get-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council writes to Government over future of farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leader of the County Council has written to Government raising&nbsp;concerns on the future for farming in Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-writes-to-government-over-future-of-farming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:45:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-writes-to-government-over-future-of-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is starting to build the first of Northumberland's fantastic new outdoor community Football Foundation PlayZones which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-exciting-community-playzone-scheme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-exciting-community-playzone-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wooler’s Scotts Play Park to be made accessible to all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work will soon be underway to give a popular play park in Wooler a major facelift making it accessible and inclusive to all.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/woolers-scotts-play-park-to-be-made-accessible-to-all/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/woolers-scotts-play-park-to-be-made-accessible-to-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Warm Spaces reminder]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the current cold snap, the County Council is reminding residents that a network of community spaces are open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment during the winter months. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winter-warm-spaces-reminder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winter-warm-spaces-reminder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail project approved as part of £3.5m Cramlington regeneration scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The green light has been given for a new activity trail at a popular Cramlington park.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/trail-project-approved-as-part-of-35m-cramlington-regeneration-scheme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/trail-project-approved-as-part-of-35m-cramlington-regeneration-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams respond to Amber snow warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the amber weather warning for snow over the weekend,&nbsp;a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for today which may bring some disruption to services and travel.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-respond-to-amber-snow-warning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-respond-to-amber-snow-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief road scheme takes next steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for Blyth Relief Road are moving forward after agreement to submit an Outline Business Case (OBC) to the Department for Transport for review and approval.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/relief-road-scheme-takes-next-steps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/relief-road-scheme-takes-next-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco and cigarettes have been seized by Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Trading Standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-trading-standards-seize-substantial-haul-of-illicit-cigarettes-and-tobacco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-trading-standards-seize-substantial-haul-of-illicit-cigarettes-and-tobacco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland residents' views sought as part of budget planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents views are being sought as part of the Council&rsquo;s budget planning for the coming year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-residents-views-sought-as-part-of-budget-planning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-residents-views-sought-as-part-of-budget-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New carpark opens in Newbiggin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new car park for Newbiggin is complete and open for business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-carpark-opens-in-newbiggin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-carpark-opens-in-newbiggin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make fire safety a priority in your home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being urged to make fire safety a priority in their home, by ensuring they have enough working smoke alarms and that they are tested regularly.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/make-fire-safety-a-priority-in-your-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/make-fire-safety-a-priority-in-your-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/january-referendum-for-humshaugh-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/january-referendum-for-humshaugh-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son's rail line legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northumberland Line is a historic and transformational project, restoring passenger rail services to the region after more than 60 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/father-and-sons-rail-line-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/father-and-sons-rail-line-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracking down on tenancy fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is continuing to clamp down on tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on its housing waiting list of a home.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cracking-down-on-tenancy-fraud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cracking-down-on-tenancy-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council tenants most satisfied in region, new report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council&rsquo;s housing tenants are the most satisfied in the region, a new report has found.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tenants-most-satisfied-in-region-new-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tenants-most-satisfied-in-region-new-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign cuts county fly-tipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[A County Council campaign to reduce fly-tipping across Northumberland, and in particular the hot-spots of Ashington and Blyth, is reaping rewards with a significant downturn in incidents.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/campaign-cuts-county-fly-tipping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/campaign-cuts-county-fly-tipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick residents invited to see The Maltings design proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being invited to find out more about the latest plans for The Maltings venue in Berwick later this month &ndash; ahead of a formal planning application being submitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-residents-invited-to-see-the-maltings-design-proposals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-residents-invited-to-see-the-maltings-design-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new dawn for travel - as Northumberland Line opens to passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-new-dawn-for-travel-as-northumberland-line-opens-to-passengers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-new-dawn-for-travel-as-northumberland-line-opens-to-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50,000 journeys made on Northumberland Line in first month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers have made more than 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in the first month after the opening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/50000-journeys-made-on-northumberland-line-in-first-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/50000-journeys-made-on-northumberland-line-in-first-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£3.5m Cramlington Regeneration Programme gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delivery of a new &pound;3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is underway &ndash; with the town&rsquo;s cycleways and footpaths the first to benefit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/35m-cramlington-regeneration-programme-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:09:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/35m-cramlington-regeneration-programme-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toy procession sparkled ahead of Ashington lights switch-on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first of the year-long Animating Ashington programme of events got off to a sparkling start.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/toy-procession-sparkled-ahead-of-ashington-lights-switch-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/toy-procession-sparkled-ahead-of-ashington-lights-switch-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets available for Hexham Abbey carol service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local community are invited to celebrate the start of the festive season at a special Christmas Carol service at Hexham Abbey which will take place at 7pm on Monday 9 December.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tickets-available-for-hexham-abbey-carol-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tickets-available-for-hexham-abbey-carol-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams working to tackle Storm Darragh impact (Latest 12.35pm 8/12)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams have been working round-the-clock in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Darragh.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-working-to-tackle-storm-darragh-impact-latest-1235pm-812/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-working-to-tackle-storm-darragh-impact-latest-1235pm-812/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs are good for former Hexham school site]]></title><description><![CDATA[New&nbsp;signage is now in place after outline planning application was submitted for the former Hexham Middle School site to be redeveloped as a high-quality residential community.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/signs-are-good-for-former-hexham-school-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/signs-are-good-for-former-hexham-school-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum date set for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025. All residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-humshaugh-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-humshaugh-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date announced for Northumberland Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services from Sunday, December 15th 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/opening-date-announced-for-northumberland-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/opening-date-announced-for-northumberland-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online shopping scams to watch out for - and be aware of your rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Trading Standards.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/online-shopping-scams-to-watch-out-for-and-be-aware-of-your-rights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/online-shopping-scams-to-watch-out-for-and-be-aware-of-your-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council clamp down on misuse of blue badges]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Northumberland County Council has issued a warning to motorists of the consequences of the incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-county-council-clamp-down-on-misuse-of-blue-badges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-county-council-clamp-down-on-misuse-of-blue-badges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest milestone reached in multi-billion pound county investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest milestone has been reached to bring a multi-billion pound data centre to the county.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-milestone-reached-in-multi-billion-pound-county-investment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-milestone-reached-in-multi-billion-pound-county-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final phase of Berwick bridge works to take place in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final phase of restoration works on Berwick&rsquo;s oldest bridge are to take place in the New Year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-phase-of-berwick-bridge-works-to-take-place-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-phase-of-berwick-bridge-works-to-take-place-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware the cons of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas is, unfortunately an ideal time for scammers to try and fleece you out of your hard-earned money.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/beware-the-cons-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/beware-the-cons-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A warm welcome across Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A network of community spaces are now open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment throughout the winter months. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-warm-welcome-across-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-warm-welcome-across-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike trail revives adventure on Storm Arwen anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic Lonesome Pine Mountain Bike Trail, a beloved feature of Forestry England&rsquo;s Kielder Forest since 2009, reopened on the third anniversary of Storm Arwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bike-trail-revives-adventure-on-storm-arwen-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:52:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bike-trail-revives-adventure-on-storm-arwen-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starts on new affordable bungalows for Amble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has started to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starts-on-new-affordable-bungalows-for-amble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:05:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starts-on-new-affordable-bungalows-for-amble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham’s Conservation Area removed from ‘at risk’ register]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic centre of Hexham is no longer classed as &lsquo;at risk&rsquo; following a major scheme led by Northumberland County Council and Historic England to refurbish and revitalise the town centre.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexhams-conservation-area-removed-from-at-risk-register/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:05:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexhams-conservation-area-removed-from-at-risk-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised over A1 village rat-runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leaders are to meet National Highways officials to discuss increased levels of traffic using a Northumberland village as a rat-run to avoid tailbacks on the A1.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/concerns-raised-over-a1-village-rat-runs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:05:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/concerns-raised-over-a1-village-rat-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue dogs to be stars of 2025 charity calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rescue-dogs-to-be-stars-of-2025-charity-calendar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:51:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rescue-dogs-to-be-stars-of-2025-charity-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Line on track for December 2024 opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northumberland Line remains firmly on track to open to passengers before Christmas 2024 &ndash; with the opening date set to be announced in the coming days.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-line-on-track-for-december-2024-opening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:51:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-line-on-track-for-december-2024-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main works starting on two new active travel schemes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction work is getting underway on major schemes to improve cycle lanes and pedestrian routes in Bedlington and Tynedale.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/main-works-starting-on-two-new-active-travel-schemes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:51:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/main-works-starting-on-two-new-active-travel-schemes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council joins forces  to urge smokers to keep their cigarette butts out of our drains and rivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council is rolling out a new campaign to tackle cigarette littering down drains.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-forces-to-urge-smokers-to-keep-their-cigarette-butts-out-ofourdrains-and-rivers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:51:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-forces-to-urge-smokers-to-keep-their-cigarette-butts-out-ofourdrains-and-rivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New toy parade to boost Ashington’s Christmas lights switch-on]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exciting new programme of family friendly cultural events and activities is launching in Ashington &ndash; starting with a spectacular toy parade to complement the town&rsquo;s annual Christmas lights switch-on.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-toy-parade-to-boost-ashingtons-christmas-lights-switch-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:49:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-toy-parade-to-boost-ashingtons-christmas-lights-switch-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth home improvement scheme gets a warm reception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to make scores of homes in Blyth warmer and more energy efficient is now underway.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-home-improvement-scheme-gets-a-warm-reception/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:49:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-home-improvement-scheme-gets-a-warm-reception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council joins Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national awareness week, which runs from November 18-24.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-anti-social-behaviour-awareness-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:01:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-anti-social-behaviour-awareness-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conductors say Northumberland Line will make ‘massive difference’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conductors preparing for the opening of the Northumberland Line are confident services will &ldquo;make a massive difference&rdquo; to people in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/conductors-say-northumberland-line-will-make-massive-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:01:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/conductors-say-northumberland-line-will-make-massive-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning application submitted for former Hexham school site]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outline planning application has been submitted for a former Hexham school site to be redeveloped as a high-quality residential community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-former-hexham-school-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:31:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-former-hexham-school-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural projects to share £3.5m for raft of improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects as diverse as a flagship mountain bike trail for the region, through to installing new solar panels for community centres, are benefiting from a share of &pound;3.5 million in funding.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rural-projects-to-share-35m-for-raft-of-improvements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:56:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rural-projects-to-share-35m-for-raft-of-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not quite the end of the line for old railway assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/not-quite-the-end-of-the-line-for-old-railway-assets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:56:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/not-quite-the-end-of-the-line-for-old-railway-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seahouses business fined for serving curry with peanuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A restaurant in Seahouses has been hit with a hefty fine for selling a meal containing traces of peanuts, even though the buyer specifically asked for one without.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/seahouses-business-fined-for-serving-curry-with-peanuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:42:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/seahouses-business-fined-for-serving-curry-with-peanuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents thanked for support after quiet Bonfire Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after Bonfire Night passed peacefully.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-for-support-after-quiet-bonfire-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:42:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-for-support-after-quiet-bonfire-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case workers support Armed Forces Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Remembrance Day just around the corner, Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/case-workers-support-armed-forces-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:42:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/case-workers-support-armed-forces-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Improvement Team celebrating a decade of progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade&rsquo;s worth of hard work has seen the county&rsquo;s schools&rsquo; performance sustain its highest ever level.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/school-improvement-team-celebrating-a-decade-of-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/school-improvement-team-celebrating-a-decade-of-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents' views sought on Cramlington affordable housing proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local residents are being asked to give their views on a proposal by Northumberland County Council to create much needed affordable housing for rent on a brownfield site in Cramlington.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-cramlington-affordable-housing-proposal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-cramlington-affordable-housing-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poetry in motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prestigious Northern Poetry Library has moved to a new home after being split up when it was damaged by the Morpeth floods of 2008.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/poetry-in-motion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/poetry-in-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s more important than ever to give space to shorebirds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The status of familiar shorebird species that can be found on the Northumberland coast has just been re-classified by scientists who are looking into global bird declines.&nbsp; &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/its-more-important-than-ever-to-give-space-to-shorebirds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:48:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/its-more-important-than-ever-to-give-space-to-shorebirds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Tweed Trail branding unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new River Tweed Trail branding has been unveiled on the banks of the Tweed in the Scottish Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/river-tweed-trail-branding-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:18:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/river-tweed-trail-branding-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public invited to see latest Energy Central Institute plans in Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blyth residents and businesses are being invited to see the latest on plans for the Energy Central Institute (ECI), a new higher-level skills and innovation facility in the town centre.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-invited-to-see-latest-energy-central-institute-plans-in-blyth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:18:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-invited-to-see-latest-energy-central-institute-plans-in-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major clean-up getting underway to cut road flooding issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major clean-up of the county&rsquo;s drains is getting underway - to help combat problems caused by last winter&rsquo;s extreme wet weather and avoid further problems from being experienced this coming winter.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-clean-up-getting-underway-to-cut-road-flooding-issues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:59:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-clean-up-getting-underway-to-cut-road-flooding-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulky waste collection for Blyth residents affected by flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[For residents directly impacted by this week's flooding in Blyth, Council teams will be visiting residential streets on Saturday (October 12th) to remove flood damaged bulky items free of charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bulky-waste-collection-for-blyth-residents-affected-by-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:59:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bulky-waste-collection-for-blyth-residents-affected-by-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£3.5m Cramlington regeneration programme to get underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delivery of a new &pound;3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is set to begin this year. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/35m-cramlington-regeneration-programme-to-get-underway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:59:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/35m-cramlington-regeneration-programme-to-get-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra support call for social care budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leader of Northumberland County Council is calling on the Government for extra support to help alleviate social care budget pressures.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extra-support-call-for-social-care-budgets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:56:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extra-support-call-for-social-care-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial projects celebrate the late Queen's love of the great outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the County Council has completed a host of&nbsp;memorial projects to commemorate her life and love of open spaces.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/memorial-projects-celebrate-the-late-queens-love-of-the-great-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:25:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/memorial-projects-celebrate-the-late-queens-love-of-the-great-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham’s historic heart restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major scheme to help revitalise and preserve the historic heart of Hexham for current and future generations has now been completed.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexhams-historic-heart-restored/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:25:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexhams-historic-heart-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams continue clean-up after massive rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams are continuing to clean up streets and support communities after heavy downpours of rain over the past 24 hours.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-continue-clean-up-after-massive-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-continue-clean-up-after-massive-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Employability Day celebrated with pop up events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s "Work Smart Live Well" service will host two exciting pop-up events at Manor Walks Shopping Centre in celebration of National Employability Day on Friday, 13th September.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/national-employability-day-celebrated-with-pop-up-events/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/national-employability-day-celebrated-with-pop-up-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum date set for Hauxley Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Hauxley Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 29 August 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-hauxley-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-hauxley-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Prudhoe softplay opens for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fantastic new children&rsquo;s soft play has opened at Prudhoe Waterworld just in time for the school summer holidays.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-prudhoe-softplay-opens-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-prudhoe-softplay-opens-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils look to a bright future for their home town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people from Ashington have been finding out what the future may hold for their town &ndash; and how they might be part of its evolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pupils-look-to-a-bright-future-for-their-home-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pupils-look-to-a-bright-future-for-their-home-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County’s latest active travel corridor open for all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland&rsquo;s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/countys-latest-active-travel-corridor-open-for-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/countys-latest-active-travel-corridor-open-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council increases fines as it continues fly-tipping crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet has approved tough new measures aimed at significantly reducing the level of fly-tipping in the county.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-increases-fines-as-it-continues-fly-tipping-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-increases-fines-as-it-continues-fly-tipping-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious anti-social behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been evicted from his council property in Blyth, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the local community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-evicts-tenant-from-blyth-property-after-serious-anti-social-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-evicts-tenant-from-blyth-property-after-serious-anti-social-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves £20m community focus for Energising Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partners met in Blyth today to develop a new long-term plan for the town &ndash; with the area set to benefit from up to &pound;20m of further government investment. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-approves-20m-community-focus-for-energising-blyth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-approves-20m-community-focus-for-energising-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle man fly-tipped asbestos in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Newcastle man has been fined and ordered to pay the cost of the clean up after he was found guilty of fly-tipping in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newcastle-man-fly-tipped-asbestos-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:07:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newcastle-man-fly-tipped-asbestos-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable fares for Northumberland Line announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern will offer a range of affordable fares to customers on the new Northumberland Line, ensuring they pay no more than &pound;3 for a single journey along the entire route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/affordable-fares-for-northumberland-line-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:07:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/affordable-fares-for-northumberland-line-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council joins Fair Tax Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;Northumberland County Council, one of nearly 60 UK Fair Tax Councils, is proud to be part of Fair Tax Week 2024.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-fair-tax-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:09:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-joins-fair-tax-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refreshed business case for Blyth Relief Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council is moving forward with its plans for Blyth Relief Road as it works to refresh its outline business case.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/refreshed-business-case-for-blyth-relief-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 05:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/refreshed-business-case-for-blyth-relief-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local heroes honoured at special event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local heroes who make a real difference to communities in Northumberland have been honoured at a special ceremony.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-heroes-honoured-at-special-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 05:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-heroes-honoured-at-special-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning after scam QR codes appear in Northumberland car parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists have been urged to be vigilant after scam QR codes have appeared on&nbsp;coastal car parking machines in Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/warning-after-scam-qr-codes-appear-in-northumberland-car-parks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/warning-after-scam-qr-codes-appear-in-northumberland-car-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pedestrian and cycle bridge installed in Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major piece of infrastructure on the Northumberland Line has been installed over the A189 Spine Road in Blyth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-pedestrian-and-cycle-bridge-installed-in-blyth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-pedestrian-and-cycle-bridge-installed-in-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holidaymakers warned of the dangers of causeway tides]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The beautiful and historic island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland is a tourist hot spot during the summer months, and with thousands flocking to its shores, visitors have been reminded of the dangers&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/holidaymakers-warned-of-the-dangers-of-causeway-tides/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/holidaymakers-warned-of-the-dangers-of-causeway-tides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council tenant banned from home due to ASB]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tenant-banned-from-home-due-to-asb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 22:09:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tenant-banned-from-home-due-to-asb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're checking our electoral register is up to date!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By law, the Council must carry out an annual canvass of all its residential properties to ensure it has the correct details of residents registered to vote.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/were-checking-our-electoral-register-is-up-to-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/were-checking-our-electoral-register-is-up-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents warned of risks posed by lithium-ion batteries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being warned about the potential fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-warned-of-risks-posed-by-lithium-ion-batteries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-warned-of-risks-posed-by-lithium-ion-batteries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposals sought for Prudhoe improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisations in Prudhoe are being encouraged to put forward proposals to help secure Borderlands Place Programme investment to improve the town.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/proposals-sought-for-prudhoe-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 07:49:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/proposals-sought-for-prudhoe-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ceremonial Head raises over £18,000 for good causes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;18,000 has been raised in good causes by Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Ceremonial Head over the past year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ceremonial-head-raises-over-18000-for-good-causes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 07:49:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ceremonial-head-raises-over-18000-for-good-causes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signals are good for return of passenger trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line has moved another step closer following the completion of major signalling and level crossing work.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/signals-are-good-for-return-of-passenger-trains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/signals-are-good-for-return-of-passenger-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Progress builds for Amble's schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approval&rsquo;s been given to formally award the contracts for the construction of school extensions in Amble.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/progress-builds-for-ambles-schools/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/progress-builds-for-ambles-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth man receives suspended prison sentence and ten-year animal ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blyth man who severely neglected his dog and failed to seek medical attention for it, has received a suspended prison sentence, a fine and has been banned for keeping animals for 10 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-man-receives-suspended-prison-sentence-and-ten-year-animal-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-man-receives-suspended-prison-sentence-and-ten-year-animal-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duchess of Northumberland hands over Lieutenancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leader of Northumberland County Council has paid tribute to The Duchess of Northumberland for her dedication and hard work serving the county as she stands down from her voluntary role as Lord Lieutenant after 15 years.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/duchess-of-northumberland-hands-over-lieutenancy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:56:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/duchess-of-northumberland-hands-over-lieutenancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Narrowgate pedestrianisation scheme underway in Alnwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is underway on pedestrianisation of Narrowgate in Alnwick &ndash; to make the area safer and more welcoming to residents, shoppers and visitors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/narrowgate-pedestrianisation-scheme-underway-in-alnwick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/narrowgate-pedestrianisation-scheme-underway-in-alnwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabinet set to consider new model for provision of museums]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council is set to consider proposals to take museums services in-house and ask to join a local authority partnership managed by Tyne &amp; Wear Archives &amp; Museums (TWAM). &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cabinet-set-to-consider-new-model-for-provision-of-museums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cabinet-set-to-consider-new-model-for-provision-of-museums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety reminder as Northumberland Line at its busiest in 60 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living near the Northumberland Line are being warned to take extra care with more trains now running on the major upgraded route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-reminder-as-northumberland-line-at-its-busiest-in-60-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-reminder-as-northumberland-line-at-its-busiest-in-60-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing cat reunited with owner after 4 years thanks to microchip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molly the cat who had been missing for four years was reunited with her delighted owner last night after being traced through her microchip.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/missing-cat-reunited-with-owner-after-4-years-thanks-to-microchip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/missing-cat-reunited-with-owner-after-4-years-thanks-to-microchip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters urge continued vigilance over wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[As autumn approaches, visitors to Northumberland are reminded to be vigilant about their actions, which could start dangerous wildfires.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/firefighters-urge-continued-vigilance-over-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/firefighters-urge-continued-vigilance-over-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A local hero's place in history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tale of an everyday hero who left his rural life behind to defend his country In World War II is to live on thanks to Northumberland Archives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-local-heros-place-in-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-local-heros-place-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum dates set for Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local referendums on the Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans will take place later this summer and all residents in the Parishes who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-dates-set-for-warkworth-and-eglingham-neighbourhood-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-dates-set-for-warkworth-and-eglingham-neighbourhood-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pothole reports fall by three quarters in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of potholes reported in Northumberland fell by 74% in the last three months.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pothole-reports-fall-by-three-quarters-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pothole-reports-fall-by-three-quarters-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential road improvement works getting underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is getting underway on the council&rsquo;s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland&rsquo;s roads a smoother experience.&#8239;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/essential-road-improvement-works-getting-underway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/essential-road-improvement-works-getting-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for dog walkers to ‘respect the lead’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to avoid tension between dog walkers by promoting good lead etiquett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-for-dog-walkers-to-respect-the-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-for-dog-walkers-to-respect-the-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner service merger brings improvements to bereaved families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland now has one Senior Coroner for the county - meaning improved services to bereaved families and ensuring best use of resources.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coroner-service-merger-brings-improvements-to-bereaved-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coroner-service-merger-brings-improvements-to-bereaved-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report confirms pay policy issues addressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s senior lawyer has published a report dealing with historical flaws in pay policies which potentially led to unlawful payments to former staff.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/report-confirms-pay-policy-issues-addressed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:52:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/report-confirms-pay-policy-issues-addressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New children’s soft play for Prudhoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fantastic new soft play area is being planned for Prudhoe Waterworld to provide another great space for children to have fun, let off steam and be active.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-childrens-soft-play-for-prudhoe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:52:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-childrens-soft-play-for-prudhoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to improve car parking in Wooler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet has agreed to allocate funding to improve parking in Wooler which will in turn help to support local shops and services.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-improve-car-parking-in-wooler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:52:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-improve-car-parking-in-wooler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council makes 'improvements to be proud of' - Peer Review finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council has made improvements &ldquo;it can be proud of&rdquo; - a Corporate Peer Review has found.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-makes-improvements-to-be-proud-of-peer-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:52:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-makes-improvements-to-be-proud-of-peer-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Referendum for Belford Parish Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Belford Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 14 March 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thursday-referendum-for-belford-parish-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:17:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thursday-referendum-for-belford-parish-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Fares for Northumberland Line announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel on the new Northumberland Line will start from as little as &pound;1 &ndash; it has been confirmed.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rail-fares-for-northumberland-line-announced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:37:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rail-fares-for-northumberland-line-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First tenants move into new affordable homes in Alnwick.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first tenants have moved into new county council affordable housing for rent that has been built in Alnwick.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-tenants-move-into-new-affordable-homes-in-alnwick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:01:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-tenants-move-into-new-affordable-homes-in-alnwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea for county tourists to 'Love it Like it's Yours']]></title><description><![CDATA[A responsible tourism campaign is back for a fourth year to welcome summer visitors to picturesque Northumberland - while reminding them to Love it Like it&rsquo;s Yours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plea-for-county-tourists-to-love-it-like-its-yours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plea-for-county-tourists-to-love-it-like-its-yours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge strengthening works getting underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Works to strengthen a bridge near Morpeth are getting underway this month.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-strengthening-works-getting-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-strengthening-works-getting-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council working to boost local economy and jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 100 local organisations registered to attend a special event, laid on by Northumberland County Council aimed at helping to support the local economy and employment.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-working-to-boost-local-economy-and-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:12:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-working-to-boost-local-economy-and-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic pollution clean-up works getting underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are getting underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-pollution-clean-up-works-getting-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:28:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-pollution-clean-up-works-getting-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union Chain Bridge work set for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Works will be taking place in the coming weeks on the award-winning Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/union-chain-bridge-work-set-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/union-chain-bridge-work-set-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plea-to-use-environmentally-friendly-alternatives-to-balloon-releases-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plea-to-use-environmentally-friendly-alternatives-to-balloon-releases-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voluntary organisations receive prestigious King’s Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King&rsquo;s Award for their service to the community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/voluntary-organisations-receive-prestigious-kings-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/voluntary-organisations-receive-prestigious-kings-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on proposed changes to Cramlington Town  Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electoral arrangements of Cramlington Town Council are currently being examined with a view to increasing the number of councillors for the Cramlington East and Cramlington North West wards from one to two.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-changes-to-cramlington-town-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-changes-to-cramlington-town-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on Eglingham Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is seeking views on a proposed neighbourhood plan for Eglingham Parish.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-eglingham-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-eglingham-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum date set for Belford Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Belford Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 14 March 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-belford-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-belford-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a &pound;1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-moves-one-step-closer-to-historic-mayor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-moves-one-step-closer-to-historic-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon - new affordable homes to rent in Alnwick.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Northumberland County Council has purchased eight new homes in Alnwick which have been built and will soon be available for affordable rent.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coming-soon-new-affordable-homes-to-rent-in-alnwick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coming-soon-new-affordable-homes-to-rent-in-alnwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major milestones reached as rail scheme nears final stages]]></title><description><![CDATA[A raft of major milestones have been reached on the Northumberland Line this week, meaning the service will be up and running later this year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-milestones-reached-as-rail-scheme-nears-final-stages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-milestones-reached-as-rail-scheme-nears-final-stages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A timeless cultural celebration captured on film]]></title><description><![CDATA[A truly unique celebration rooted in the history and heritage of Berwick has been captured for future generations by Northumberland Archives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-timeless-cultural-celebration-captured-on-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-timeless-cultural-celebration-captured-on-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEND Leisure Programme Goes from Strength to Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[On World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April)&nbsp; the county council is shining a light on its inclusive leisure programme which offers activities to young people with special educational needs or disabilities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/send-leisure-programme-goes-from-strength-to-strength/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/send-leisure-programme-goes-from-strength-to-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record membership as Berwick Sport Centre celebrates two-year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been just over two years since the fantastic new Berwick Sports &amp; Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public, and during that time it has gone from strength to strength, with attendance at an all-time high.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/record-membership-as-berwick-sport-centre-celebrates-two-year-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/record-membership-as-berwick-sport-centre-celebrates-two-year-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masterplan set to transform historic ‘core’ of Ashington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-term masterplan to transform&nbsp;'the core&rsquo;&nbsp;of Ashington&nbsp;made famous by miners, footballers and painters&nbsp;is to come before councillors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/masterplan-set-to-transform-historic-core-of-ashington/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/masterplan-set-to-transform-historic-core-of-ashington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belford holiday site provider fined for failing to protect Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[A holiday site provider from Belford has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council for failing to protect public health.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/belford-holiday-site-provider-fined-for-failing-to-protect-public-health/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/belford-holiday-site-provider-fined-for-failing-to-protect-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth shopping centre to close ahead of major redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Keel Row Shopping Centre in Blyth will close on 29th February 2024 ahead of major redevelopment as part of the Energising Blyth programme.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-shopping-centre-to-close-ahead-of-major-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-shopping-centre-to-close-ahead-of-major-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council set to acquire sites to transform Ashington town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council is set to acquire two major town-centre sites in Ashington as part of the ongoing &pound;30m regeneration programme in the town.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-set-to-acquire-sites-to-transform-ashington-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:36:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-set-to-acquire-sites-to-transform-ashington-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashington town centre transformation reaches major milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;35m transformation of Ashington town centre is gathering pace over the coming weeks.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-town-centre-transformation-reaches-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-town-centre-transformation-reaches-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council calls on Government to back the Blyth Relief Road Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has called on the Government to confirm its commitment &nbsp;to the planned Blyth Relief Road.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-calls-on-government-to-back-the-blyth-relief-road-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-calls-on-government-to-back-the-blyth-relief-road-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland man receives MBE for for services to young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northumberland gentleman has been awarded the MBE for services to young people in Berwick upon Tweed.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-man-receives-mbe-for-for-services-to-young-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-man-receives-mbe-for-for-services-to-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County events to commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of special events are taking place in June in Northumberland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-events-to-commemorate-d-day-80th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-events-to-commemorate-d-day-80th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth housing improvement plans coming before councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is being recommended to approve improvements to scores of homes in Blyth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-housing-improvement-plans-coming-before-councillors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-housing-improvement-plans-coming-before-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Minister welcomes progress as Northumberland Line opening nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail Minister Huw Merriman saw first-hand progress being made towards the opening of the Northumberland Line this summer.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rail-minister-welcomes-progress-as-northumberland-line-opening-nears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rail-minister-welcomes-progress-as-northumberland-line-opening-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devolution is delivering already]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;500m of North East investment has already been unlocked as part of a historic devolution deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/devolution-is-delivering-already/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/devolution-is-delivering-already/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bus day tickets for Northumberland now available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers across the county can now benefit from a new Northumberland day ticket for unlimited bus travel priced at just &pound;5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bus-day-tickets-for-northumberland-now-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bus-day-tickets-for-northumberland-now-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency responses to Holy Island boosted by land, sea and air]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of agencies have come together to provide a safe and timely response for residents and visitors of Holy Island in the event of a medical emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/emergency-responses-to-holy-island-boosted-by-land-sea-and-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:54:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/emergency-responses-to-holy-island-boosted-by-land-sea-and-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s soft play opens at Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fantastic new soft play area at Wentworth Sports and Leisure Centre in Hexham has been officially opened.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/childrens-soft-play-opens-at-hexham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:54:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/childrens-soft-play-opens-at-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for donations of pre-loved sports clothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland is calling for donations of good quality sports clothing and footwear to help others in need.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-for-donations-of-pre-loved-sports-clothing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:54:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-for-donations-of-pre-loved-sports-clothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal language of football breaks down barriers for young asylum seekers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Northumberland have been reaping the social, physical and mental health benefits of weekly football sessions which have been laid on by Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s sports development team.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/universal-language-of-football-breaks-down-barriers-for-young-asylum-seekers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 04:29:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/universal-language-of-football-breaks-down-barriers-for-young-asylum-seekers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croft consultation begins around scheme to improve living conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is to start consulting with residents, business and landlords in Blyth&rsquo;s Croft ward about introducing a selective licensing scheme that will improve living conditions and standards for tenants in the private rented sector.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/croft-consultation-begins-around-scheme-to-improve-living-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 04:29:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/croft-consultation-begins-around-scheme-to-improve-living-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick bridge repairs using state-of-the-art technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repair works on Berwick&rsquo;s oldest bridge are set to get underway in September.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-bridge-repairs-using-state-of-the-art-technology/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-bridge-repairs-using-state-of-the-art-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils get active with sports festival fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 500 young people from schools around the county took part in a School Games Live event at The Alnwick Gardens this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pupils-get-active-with-sports-festival-fun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:38:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pupils-get-active-with-sports-festival-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full fibre broadband rollout reaches rural Rothbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s newest, fastest, most reliable broadband technology is now available to over 200 properties in Rothbury, with a further 1,110 properties set to become ready for service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-fibre-broadband-rollout-reaches-rural-rothbury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:38:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-fibre-broadband-rollout-reaches-rural-rothbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer fined for breach of animal movement rules.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme Reavley, a Northumberland farmer and retired veterinary surgeon has been fined by Newcastle Magistrates after pleading guilty to a breach of livestock movement rules.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/farmer-fined-forbreach-of-animal-movement-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:38:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/farmer-fined-forbreach-of-animal-movement-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cramlington Conversation set for launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Cramlington are being encouraged to have their say as part of a drive to make the town an even better place to live, work and invest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cramlington-conversation-set-for-launch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:38:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cramlington-conversation-set-for-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves further £20m package to level up Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has formally approved&nbsp;a further &pound;20.7m investment by the Government in Blyth. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-approves-further-20m-package-to-level-up-blyth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:38:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-approves-further-20m-package-to-level-up-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight survey work taking place for Blyth Relief Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents living in and around Blyth are being advised of overnight survey work taking place over the coming weeks for the proposed Blyth Relief Road.&nbsp; &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/overnight-survey-work-taking-place-for-blyth-relief-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/overnight-survey-work-taking-place-for-blyth-relief-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CCTV cameras to target illegal fly-tippers]]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV cameras are now operating at fly tipping hot spots in South East Northumberland as part of a drive by the county council to clamp down on the problem.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-cctv-cameras-to-target-illegal-fly-tippers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-cctv-cameras-to-target-illegal-fly-tippers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union Chain Bridge restoration honoured]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world-famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has been recognised by some of the world&rsquo;s leading engineering organisations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/union-chain-bridge-restoration-honoured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/union-chain-bridge-restoration-honoured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New toilet facilities open in Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county&rsquo;s latest public toilet refurbishments are complete.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-toilet-facilities-open-in-hexham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-toilet-facilities-open-in-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New woodland path improves public access in Belford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belford Woodland Volunteers have been working with Northumberland County Council to replace the old footpath through the Community Woodland to Belford Medical Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-woodland-path-improves-public-access-in-belford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-woodland-path-improves-public-access-in-belford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morpeth Common improvement works to get underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improvement works to improve the ground at Morpeth Common are set to get underway this summer.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-common-improvement-works-to-get-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-common-improvement-works-to-get-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Initiative to re-ignite passion in sport to feature in national campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[An initiative run by Berwick Academy in partnership with Active Northumberland, to re-ignite the passion of physical activity and sport in young girls is to be part of a national campaign.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/initiative-to-re-ignite-passion-in-sport-to-feature-in-national-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/initiative-to-re-ignite-passion-in-sport-to-feature-in-national-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Surprise and disappointment' at A1 dualling announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council has&nbsp;expressed 'disappointment and surprise' that a decision on&nbsp;further dualling of the A1 in Northumberland&nbsp;has been pushed&nbsp;back&nbsp;again.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/surprise-and-disappointment-at-a1-dualling-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/surprise-and-disappointment-at-a1-dualling-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety warning after illicit Vapes seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-warning-after-illicit-vapes-seized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-warning-after-illicit-vapes-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footpath works getting underway in Cramlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is beginning work to improve pedestrian access to footpaths in Cramlington.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/footpath-works-getting-underway-in-cramlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/footpath-works-getting-underway-in-cramlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children enjoy hundreds of free activities with Active Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland has given away hundreds of free activity sessions this summer to help children and families enjoy an active school holiday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-enjoy-hundreds-of-free-activities-with-active-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-enjoy-hundreds-of-free-activities-with-active-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking ceremony for state-of-the-art Blyth learning facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today (5th July) marked the official breaking ground of the new Energy Central Learning Hub. The major new &pound;13.6m facility is part of Energy Central Campus&rsquo; mission to lead the UK&rsquo;s clean energy revolution from the North East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-state-of-the-art-blyth-learning-facility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-state-of-the-art-blyth-learning-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northumberland man has been fined for abandoning his Ford Fiesta van illegally on Cowpen Road, Blyth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-man-fined-for-abandoning-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:16:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-man-fined-for-abandoning-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome for road funding announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council Leader Glen Sanderson has welcomed commitments from the Prime Minister to improve Northumberland&rsquo;s road network.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/welcome-for-road-funding-announcements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/welcome-for-road-funding-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on Belford Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on a proposed new Neighbourhood Plan for Belford.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-belford-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:10:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-belford-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham town centre improvement scheme to start in Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is due to start this summer on a &pound;1.5 million-pound public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham&rsquo;s historic centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-town-centre-improvement-scheme-to-start-in-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:10:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-town-centre-improvement-scheme-to-start-in-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning approved for new cultural venue and cinema in Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning permission has been granted for a new &pound;14.7m cultural venue alongside significant improvements to the Market Place in Blyth town centre.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-approved-for-new-cultural-venue-and-cinema-in-blyth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-approved-for-new-cultural-venue-and-cinema-in-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wor Bella honoured at Blyth Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[First World War football hero Bella Reay has been honoured in a special ceremony carried out by her grandson and his daughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/wor-bella-honoured-at-blyth-library/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:09:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/wor-bella-honoured-at-blyth-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People urged to take care in wintry weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are reminded to take care over the coming days with wintry conditions continuing to hit the region.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/people-urged-to-take-care-in-wintry-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:09:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/people-urged-to-take-care-in-wintry-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland backs Keep Britain Tidy's big clean up]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-backs-keep-britain-tidys-big-clean-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:09:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-backs-keep-britain-tidys-big-clean-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic figure overseeing final stages of bridge work]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-figure-overseeing-final-stages-of-bridge-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:09:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-figure-overseeing-final-stages-of-bridge-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready to go green this Libraries Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Library users across the county&nbsp;are set to enjoy a series of&nbsp;special events&nbsp;next week as&nbsp;Libraries Week returns&nbsp;for&nbsp;2023 with an environmental twist.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/get-ready-to-go-green-this-libraries-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/get-ready-to-go-green-this-libraries-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business leaders learn more about Northumberland Line benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders from across North Tyneside have been learning how the Northumberland Line will improve future access to job seekers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/business-leaders-learn-more-about-northumberland-line-benefits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/business-leaders-learn-more-about-northumberland-line-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Line to reopen summer 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-line-to-reopen-summer-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:37:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-line-to-reopen-summer-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on Stamfordham electoral arrangements]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;The electoral arrangements of parishes in the Stamfordham area are currently being examined and the views of the public living and working in the area are currently being sought.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-stamfordham-electoral-arrangements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-stamfordham-electoral-arrangements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ensure dog microchip details are up to date &ndash; it's the law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog owners are being reminded that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the microchip are up to date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ensure-dog-microchip-details-are-up-to-date-ndash-its-the-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ensure-dog-microchip-details-are-up-to-date-ndash-its-the-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council marking Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs from 3-9&nbsp; July.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-marking-anti-social-behaviour-awareness-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-marking-anti-social-behaviour-awareness-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doors open on Morpeth&rsquo;s flagship new Sport &amp; Leisure Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of residents have visited Morpeth&rsquo;s fantastic new sports and leisure centre as the doors opened to the public for the first time.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/doors-open-on-morpethrsquos-flagship-new-sport-amp-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/doors-open-on-morpethrsquos-flagship-new-sport-amp-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Chief Executive joins County Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Chief Executive has joined the County Council - and is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-chief-executive-joins-county-council/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:07:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-chief-executive-joins-county-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick Sport Centre celebrates one year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been exactly one year since the fantastic new Berwick Sports &amp; Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public, and during that time it has gone from strength to strength.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-sport-centre-celebrates-one-year-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:07:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-sport-centre-celebrates-one-year-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter related door-step scams and how to avoid them]]></title><description><![CDATA[With winter on its way, many householders will be thinking of carrying out maintenance work ahead of the bad weather. Rogue tradesmen know this, and residents are being urged to be very careful when approached by door-to-door salespeople.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winter-related-door-step-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winter-related-door-step-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes further £20m investment in Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has welcomed the announcement that Blyth is set to benefit from further government investment.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-further-20m-investment-in-blyth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-further-20m-investment-in-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to Interim Chief Executive as he leaves role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been paid to the council&rsquo;s Interim Chief Executive Rick O&rsquo;Farrell who is leaving the organisation this week.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tributes-paid-to-interim-chief-executive-as-he-leaves-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:03:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tributes-paid-to-interim-chief-executive-as-he-leaves-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public event organised for region's devo deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is hosting a public event about the region&rsquo;s devolution deal.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-event-organised-for-regions-devo-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:03:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-event-organised-for-regions-devo-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware of fake parcel delivery scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parcel delivery scams are continuing to take place in the county with fraudsters impersonating the courier to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/beware-of-fake-parcel-delivery-scams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:03:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/beware-of-fake-parcel-delivery-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alnwick Sporting Open Day for Young People with special needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A special sporting open day is to be held in Alnwick for young people&nbsp;with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/alnwick-sporting-open-day-for-young-people-with-special-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:03:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/alnwick-sporting-open-day-for-young-people-with-special-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't chance it! The warning to Holy Island visitors this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite ongoing calls for Holy Island visitors to adhere to safe causeway crossing times, incidents of cars getting trapped on the causeway continue to occur, posing a serious threat to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dont-chance-it-the-warning-to-holy-island-visitors-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dont-chance-it-the-warning-to-holy-island-visitors-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-man show gets the devil dancing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A one-man show that is both funny and moving will shine a light on growing up as a boy marginalised by perceived societal &lsquo;norms&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/one-man-show-gets-the-devil-dancing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:14:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/one-man-show-gets-the-devil-dancing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic pollution clean-up work gets the final go-ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-pollution-clean-up-work-gets-the-final-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:14:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-pollution-clean-up-work-gets-the-final-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hadrian's Wall exhibition reaches last stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;last chance to see an exhibition of historic photographs of Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall and the photographer who took them is on offer at County Hall in Morpeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hadrians-wall-exhibition-reaches-last-stop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:14:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hadrians-wall-exhibition-reaches-last-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding secured for new accessible toilet facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has secured over &pound;200,000 in Government funding for improved accessible toilet facilities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-secured-for-new-accessible-toilet-facilities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:14:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-secured-for-new-accessible-toilet-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget set to protect services and focus on growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/budget-set-to-protect-services-and-focus-on-growth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:14:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/budget-set-to-protect-services-and-focus-on-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new spring fitness challenge is being run by Active Northumberland and are calling for people to sign up and join&nbsp;the challenge and help their leisure&nbsp;centre win PE equipment for local schools.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/sign-up-to-fitness-challengeto-win-pe-equipment-for-local-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/sign-up-to-fitness-challengeto-win-pe-equipment-for-local-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honours recognise work with children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people who have dedicated their careers to working with children, which saw them recognised in the King&rsquo;s Honours List, have been praised by the council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/honours-recognise-work-with-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:09:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/honours-recognise-work-with-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From road repairs to community benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative highways initiative is seeing communities across Northumberland benefit from much more than smoother roads.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/from-road-repairs-to-community-benefits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/from-road-repairs-to-community-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year New You - sign up to free course   to improve weight loss and wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
If you feel you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-year-new-you-sign-up-to-free-course-to-improve-weight-loss-and-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:03:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-year-new-you-sign-up-to-free-course-to-improve-weight-loss-and-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council plea over harmful balloon releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to use other alternatives to balloon and lantern releases&nbsp;for events and memorials which can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-plea-over-harmful-balloon-releases/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:03:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-plea-over-harmful-balloon-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council continuing to support residents over Easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-continuing-to-support-residents-over-easter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-continuing-to-support-residents-over-easter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret scientist's work recognised at last]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exhibition of previously unseen watercolour illustrations by a trailblazing Northumberland artist and scientist will finally see her accomplishments recognised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/secret-scientists-work-recognised-at-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/secret-scientists-work-recognised-at-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes dropping of fishing ban plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-dropping-of-fishing-ban-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-dropping-of-fishing-ban-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to begin on flagship Clean Energy Hub in Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-begin-on-flagship-clean-energy-hub-in-blyth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-begin-on-flagship-clean-energy-hub-in-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People urged to take extreme care when travelling over coming days]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are reminded to take extreme care on roads and paths over the coming days - with freezing temperatures set to continue.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/people-urged-to-take-extreme-care-when-travelling-over-coming-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/people-urged-to-take-extreme-care-when-travelling-over-coming-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Service reminding people of frozen water danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-reminding-people-of-frozen-water-danger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-reminding-people-of-frozen-water-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court orders property owners to carry out repairs to dangerous properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/court-orders-property-owners-to-carry-out-repairs-to-dangerous-properties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/court-orders-property-owners-to-carry-out-repairs-to-dangerous-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book festival shows children reading is fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northern Children&rsquo;s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/book-festival-shows-children-reading-is-fun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/book-festival-shows-children-reading-is-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative new programme to help revitalise Ashington town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new programme has been approved to help reinvigorate Ashington town centre.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/innovative-new-programme-to-help-revitalise-ashington-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:00:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/innovative-new-programme-to-help-revitalise-ashington-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding approved to enhance Wooler's visitor infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet has today (12 October) approved &pound;220,000 of funding to improve visitor infrastructure in the small town of Wooler.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-approved-to-enhance-woolers-visitor-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:00:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-approved-to-enhance-woolers-visitor-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council backing The Reivers Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has committed its support to a major project bringing hundreds of traffic free trails to the county.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-backing-the-reivers-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:00:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-backing-the-reivers-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire and rescue teams show they're more than up for the challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year&rsquo;s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-and-rescue-teams-show-theyre-more-than-up-for-the-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-and-rescue-teams-show-theyre-more-than-up-for-the-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland’s green energy takes a step forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland&rsquo;s target for carbon neutral has taken a step forward as plans for two new solar farms are approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-green-energy-takes-a-step-forward/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-green-energy-takes-a-step-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partners sign up to Inequalities Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following agreement at November&rsquo;s Health and Wellbeing Board, the Inequalities Plan has now been signed, further demonstrating the commitment to the plan by all partners.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/partners-sign-up-to-inequalities-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/partners-sign-up-to-inequalities-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial projects to celebrate late Queen's love of outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/memorial-projects-to-celebrate-late-queens-love-of-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/memorial-projects-to-celebrate-late-queens-love-of-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council offers cold weather advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-offers-cold-weather-advice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-offers-cold-weather-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sport hall opens in Berwick Sports Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fantastic new multi-purpose sports hall has been opened in the new Berwick Sports Centre.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-sport-hall-opens-in-berwick-sports-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-sport-hall-opens-in-berwick-sports-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes construction of £130m subsea cable facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has warmly welcomed start on a huge new factory in Northumberland which will bring hundreds of jobs.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-construction-of-130m-subsea-cable-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-construction-of-130m-subsea-cable-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council clarifies Britishvolt comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Council&nbsp;has moved to clarify comments made about Britishvolt&nbsp;funding made to the media over the weekend.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-clarifies-britishvolt-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-clarifies-britishvolt-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham’s historic pub reopens following major refurbishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexhams-historic-pub-reopens-following-major-refurbishment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexhams-historic-pub-reopens-following-major-refurbishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free summer walks to step up your health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free health walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-summer-walks-to-step-up-your-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:51:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-summer-walks-to-step-up-your-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County launches on-street electric vehicle chargepoints]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints is being launched as part of Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to make electric vehicles more accessible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-launches-on-street-electric-vehicle-chargepoints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:51:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-launches-on-street-electric-vehicle-chargepoints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-thanked-after-quieter-bonfire-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-thanked-after-quieter-bonfire-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick Barracks project scoops further funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;476,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-barracks-project-scoops-further-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-barracks-project-scoops-further-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phased parking planned for Northumberland Line station]]></title><description><![CDATA[As work on the Northumberland Line project gathers pace, a phased approach to car parking is now being planned for one of the stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/phased-parking-planned-for-northumberland-line-station/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:14:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/phased-parking-planned-for-northumberland-line-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gadgeteers reading challenge will ignite curiosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/gadgeteers-reading-challenge-will-ignite-curiosity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:14:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/gadgeteers-reading-challenge-will-ignite-curiosity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excitement mounts for Queen's Baton Relay visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement is mounting ahead of The Birmingham 2022 Queen&rsquo;s Baton Relay visit to Northumberland on Friday, July 15.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/excitement-mounts-for-queens-baton-relay-visit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:14:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/excitement-mounts-for-queens-baton-relay-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newbiggin sports and community hub opens to the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new look Newbiggin sports and community hub has opened &nbsp;to the public following a major refurbishment project.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newbiggin-sports-and-community-hub-opens-to-the-public/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newbiggin-sports-and-community-hub-opens-to-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents' views sought on Felton affordable bungalow&nbsp; &nbsp;proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The residents of Felton are being asked to give their views on a new affordable housing scheme which is being proposed for Felton and&nbsp;would provide five new bungalows in the village.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-felton-affordable-bungalownbsp-nbspproposal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-felton-affordable-bungalownbsp-nbspproposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council's Storm Arwen review findings published]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen has recommended that all agencies should be better prepared for future emergencies.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/councils-storm-arwen-review-findings-published/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/councils-storm-arwen-review-findings-published/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council bidding for cycling and walking improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major bids are going to Government for funding towards new cycling and walking routes for Tynedale and Bedlington - to make it easier, safer and greener for people to get around the county.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-bidding-for-cycling-and-walking-improvements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-bidding-for-cycling-and-walking-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jubilee weekend saw triumphant return of County Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following two years on hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Queen&rsquo;s Platinum Jubilee weekend saw the triumphant return of the Northumberland County Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/jubilee-weekend-saw-triumphant-return-of-county-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:22:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/jubilee-weekend-saw-triumphant-return-of-county-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council reminding residents of Blyth roadworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council is reminding residents and visitors to Blyth to be aware of roadworks that are taking place.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-reminding-residents-of-blyth-roadworks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:22:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-reminding-residents-of-blyth-roadworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents' views sought on budget priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being invited to have their say on next year&rsquo;s budget priorities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-budget-priorities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-budget-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Multiple Sclerosis exercise class proving a hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new weekly exercise class, running in Berwick and geared specifically to help people with Multiple Sclerosis, is growing in popularity with participants starting to reap the physical and mental wellbeing benefits.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-multiple-sclerosis-exercise-class-proving-a-hit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-multiple-sclerosis-exercise-class-proving-a-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New milestone reached on £21m Morpeth Leisure Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[New milestone reached on &pound;21m Morpeth Leisure Centre&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-milestone-reached-on-21m-morpeth-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-milestone-reached-on-21m-morpeth-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland communities pulled out all the stops to celebrate the historic occasion of the Queen&rsquo;s Platinum Jubilee as towns and villages became a blaze of red, white and blue.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlandcelebrates-queens-platinum-jubilee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:41:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlandcelebrates-queens-platinum-jubilee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Lottery Funding awarded to get more people active in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has been awarded &pound;421,576 to use physical activity to boost the activity levels of people in Ashington &amp; Berwick.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/national-lottery-funding-awarded-to-get-more-people-active-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:41:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/national-lottery-funding-awarded-to-get-more-people-active-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food waste pilot scheme to start in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the county council&rsquo;s Cabinet has approved the trial of a pilot scheme to collect residents' food waste for recycling.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/food-waste-pilot-scheme-to-start-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:41:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/food-waste-pilot-scheme-to-start-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic turnout for county’s Jubilee church service]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a fantastic turn out a special church service that was held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark The Queen&rsquo;s Platinum Jubilee.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fantastic-turnout-for-countys-jubilee-church-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:41:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fantastic-turnout-for-countys-jubilee-church-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes long-awaited review findings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the findings of a long-awaited independent review into areas for improvement.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-long-awaited-review-findings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:41:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-long-awaited-review-findings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes another major employer to the county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approval of plans for a major new employer to the county have been welcomed by the council as more evidence of Northumberland&rsquo;s role in the UK&rsquo;s green industrial renaissance.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-another-major-employer-to-the-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:41:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-another-major-employer-to-the-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Berwick exercise class for people with MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
A new weekly exercise class, geared specifically to help people with Multiple Sclerosis is to start at Berwick&rsquo;s new sports and leisure centre next week and is thought to be the first of its kind in the county.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-berwick-exercise-class-for-people-withms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-berwick-exercise-class-for-people-withms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touring mobile art gallery comes to Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Caravan Gallery, brainchild of artists and photographers Jan Williams &amp; Chris Teasdale, will arrive in Blyth town centre on Tuesday, 12th July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/touring-mobile-art-gallery-comes-to-blyth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/touring-mobile-art-gallery-comes-to-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes Britishvolt funding announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has welcomed news an "in principle offer of support" has been sent to Britishvolt in Cambois.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-britishvolt-funding-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-britishvolt-funding-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen&rsquo;s Award for their service to the community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/voluntary-organisations-receive-prestigious-queens-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/voluntary-organisations-receive-prestigious-queens-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not-for-profit organisations cook up innovative project for Blyth families]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative partnership between four not-for-profit&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;is helping families in&nbsp;South East&nbsp;Northumberland to live better, healthier lives.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/not-for-profit-organisations-cook-up-innovative-project-for-blyth-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/not-for-profit-organisations-cook-up-innovative-project-for-blyth-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morpeth Riding for the Disabled moves to new home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morpeth Riding for the Disabled group is to operate from Northumberland College Equestrian Centre at Kirkley Hall near Ponteland from 12 May 2022.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-riding-for-the-disabled-moves-to-new-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 01:40:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-riding-for-the-disabled-moves-to-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents invited to county’s Jubilee church service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the public are invited to attend special church service that is being held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark Her Majesty The Queen&rsquo;s Platinum Jubilee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-invited-to-countys-jubilee-church-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:15:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-invited-to-countys-jubilee-church-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant awarded to restore historic building in Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[An historic public house in the centre of Hexham has been awarded a grant to breathe new life into the building.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/grant-awarded-to-restore-historic-building-in-hexham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:15:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/grant-awarded-to-restore-historic-building-in-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drop-in event for Ashington level crossing options]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drop-in event will be held in Ashington on options for the closure of a level crossing on the Northumberland Line rail route.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/drop-in-event-for-ashington-level-crossing-options/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:15:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/drop-in-event-for-ashington-level-crossing-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham 2022 Queen&rsquo;s Baton Relay will visit Northumberland during its&nbsp; journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/birmingham-2022-queens-baton-relay-to-visit-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:15:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/birmingham-2022-queens-baton-relay-to-visit-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[200 groups receive funding for Jubilee celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Queen&rsquo;s Platinum Jubilee Fund launched by the County Council has seen almost 200 community groups receive funding.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/200-groups-receive-funding-for-jubilee-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:15:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/200-groups-receive-funding-for-jubilee-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils' green message is anything but rubbish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils from one of the county&rsquo;s schools will see their recycling messages touring Northumberland over the coming months.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pupils-green-message-is-anything-but-rubbish/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pupils-green-message-is-anything-but-rubbish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of children take on reading challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of youngsters across Northumberland put their summer holidays to good use by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/record-number-of-children-take-on-reading-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/record-number-of-children-take-on-reading-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New aqua natal classes in Berwick and Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland has launched new aqua natal pregnancy classes at their pools in Berwick and Hexham.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-aqua-natal-classes-in-berwick-and-hexham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 21:37:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-aqua-natal-classes-in-berwick-and-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have your say on improvements to Hexham’s historic centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local people are being urged to give their views on proposed improvements to Hexham&rsquo;s historic centre by Sunday May 15.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-improvements-to-hexhams-historic-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 21:37:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-improvements-to-hexhams-historic-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned level crossing works for new rail line]]></title><description><![CDATA[As work on the Northumberland Line rail project gathers pace, a number of road closures are taking place at level crossings over the coming months.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planned-level-crossing-works-for-new-rail-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planned-level-crossing-works-for-new-rail-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Amble carpark opens for business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amble&rsquo;s newest carpark is open for business.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-amble-carpark-opens-for-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-amble-carpark-opens-for-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[extra{ordinary} exhibition comes to Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major exhibition of photographs, made in hundreds of locations across the UK over the last two decades, will be exhibited in Blyth this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extraordinary-exhibition-comes-to-blyth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extraordinary-exhibition-comes-to-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeaway prosecuted for breaching fire safety rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blyth takeaway has been prosecuted following an investigation by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service&rsquo;s (NFRS) Fire Safety team.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/takeaway-prosecuted-for-breaching-fire-safety-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 05:38:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/takeaway-prosecuted-for-breaching-fire-safety-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamburgh outshines the rest to scoop top tourism honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The village of Bamburgh has once again been voted the best seaside destination in Britain in the Which? annual survey.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bamburgh-outshines-the-rest-to-scoop-top-tourism-honour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 05:38:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bamburgh-outshines-the-rest-to-scoop-top-tourism-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council and the community support for Ukranian refugees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 250 Ukrainian refugees are now living in Northumberland and the county council has been working alongside local communities, charities and host families to ensure when families arrive, they have the support they need and feel truly welcome.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-and-the-community-support-for-ukranian-refugees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-and-the-community-support-for-ukranian-refugees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you volunteer to be a Hexham heritage tour guide?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents with a love for Hexham are being asked to consider joining a team of volunteers who will be trained to lead heritage tours around the town.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/could-you-volunteer-to-be-a-hexham-heritage-tour-guide/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/could-you-volunteer-to-be-a-hexham-heritage-tour-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Progress continues on historic pollution works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are set to start in the coming months.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/progress-continues-on-historic-pollution-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/progress-continues-on-historic-pollution-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus service plans set for welcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[An award of more than &pound;160m to improve bus services in the region is set to be welcomed by the council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bus-service-plans-set-for-welcome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bus-service-plans-set-for-welcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland to share in £300m Government funding to create family hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland is set to benefit from a share of multi-million-pound funding to transform its children&rsquo;s centres into Family Hubs that give young people of all ages the best start in life.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-to-share-in-300m-government-funding-to-create-family-hubs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-to-share-in-300m-government-funding-to-create-family-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Easter Eggs donated to Blyth families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
More than 300&nbsp;chocolate Easter eggs have been generously donated to help Blyth families in need.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hundreds-of-easter-eggs-donated-to-blyth-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hundreds-of-easter-eggs-donated-to-blyth-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation on £40m investment for Berwick Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public consultation is set to get underway on the future model of schools in Berwick after the Council&rsquo;s Cabinet approved the next step in its major investment in the county&rsquo;s education provision.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/consultation-on-40m-investment-for-berwick-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/consultation-on-40m-investment-for-berwick-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book festival set to make bestseller list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first ever Morpeth Book Festival proved a real hit with lovers of the written word as visitors flocked to hear from world-renowned authors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/book-festival-set-to-make-bestseller-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/book-festival-set-to-make-bestseller-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Relief Road plans to go out for public engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public will be invited to have their say on plans for a new route for the Blyth Relief Road.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-relief-road-plans-to-go-out-for-public-engagement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:35:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-relief-road-plans-to-go-out-for-public-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative businesses in the region get funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creative enterprises with the potential to become booming businesses in the North East will benefit from a new national &pound;17.5 million funding pot to help expand their operations, attract additional investment, and create jobs.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/creative-businesses-in-the-region-get-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/creative-businesses-in-the-region-get-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indoor dining back at Country Parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years after closing to the public due to Covid, indoor dining is coming back to Northumberland&rsquo;s country park cafes.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/indoor-dining-back-at-country-parks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:46:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/indoor-dining-back-at-country-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter reminder to take care when out and about]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being reminded to take extra care when out and about over the Easter Holidays as some wooded areas of the county still pose dangers after the winter storms.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/easter-reminder-to-take-care-when-out-and-about/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:46:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/easter-reminder-to-take-care-when-out-and-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An evening of thanks for NHS and frontline heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A service of commemoration and reflection was held in Hexham Abbey last night (April 7) to thank NHS staff and frontline workers who helped the county through the Covid pandemic.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/an-evening-of-thanks-for-nhs-and-frontline-heroes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:46:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/an-evening-of-thanks-for-nhs-and-frontline-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council ready to welcome Freedom Parade through Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of soldiers will be parading through the streets of Hexham as 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3RHA) exercises its Freedom of Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-ready-to-welcome-freedom-parade-through-hexham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-ready-to-welcome-freedom-parade-through-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Arwen review in its final stages]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen is reaching its final stages.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/storm-arwen-review-in-its-final-stages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:25:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/storm-arwen-review-in-its-final-stages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot scheme opens for overnight motorhome stays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorhomes will be able to stay overnight in three sites in the county under a new pilot scheme which has now started.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pilot-scheme-opens-for-overnight-motorhome-stays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:25:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pilot-scheme-opens-for-overnight-motorhome-stays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New heritage lighting installed in centre of Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
Work has started to install new heritage street lighting in the centre of Hexham as part of a wider scheme to revitalise the town&rsquo;s historic&nbsp;centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-heritage-lighting-installed-in-centre-of-hexham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:25:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-heritage-lighting-installed-in-centre-of-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on improvements to Hexham’s historic centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
A consultation event is being held in the Queen&rsquo;s Hall, Hexham to seek the views of local people on proposed streetscape improvements in the town&rsquo;s historic centre.&#8239;&#8239;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-improvements-to-hexhams-historic-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-improvements-to-hexhams-historic-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council evicts fourth troublemaker this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tenant has been evicted from her Northumberland County Council owned property this week, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to her neighbours and the community of Blyth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-evicts-fourth-troublemaker-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-evicts-fourth-troublemaker-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change funding for community groups in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council funding is now available to help community groups take action on climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/climate-change-funding-for-community-groups-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/climate-change-funding-for-community-groups-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to brink of death]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
A Blyth couple&nbsp;who starved their dog to the brink of death, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases of animal cruelty the county has ever seen, has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prison-sentence-for-owners-who-starved-dog-to-brink-of-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 04:18:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prison-sentence-for-owners-who-starved-dog-to-brink-of-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longframlington neighbourhood plan officially ‘made’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Residents of Longframlington now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/longframlington-neighbourhood-plan-officially-made/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 04:18:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/longframlington-neighbourhood-plan-officially-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find out about exciting town updates at Alnwick drop-in event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alnwick Forum is set to return with a special drop-in session to give residents the chance to receive progress reports on all the latest exciting developments across the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/find-out-about-exciting-town-updates-at-alnwick-drop-in-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/find-out-about-exciting-town-updates-at-alnwick-drop-in-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alnwick flats served with Closure Order following anti-social behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Closure Orders have been made by North Northumbria Magistrates Court in relation to two neighbouring flats in Towergate, Alnwick due to continued and escalating anti-social behaviour in and around the properties.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/alnwick-flats-served-with-closure-order-following-anti-social-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/alnwick-flats-served-with-closure-order-following-anti-social-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never stop learning thanks to Northumberland Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Libraries Week 2022 will be brought to life across Northumberland in a series of events that celebrate the central role libraries play in supporting life-long learning in its communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/never-stop-learning-thanks-to-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/never-stop-learning-thanks-to-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to bring of death]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
A Blyth couple&nbsp;who starved their dog to the brink of death, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases of animal cruelty the county has ever seen, has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prison-sentence-for-owners-who-starved-dog-to-bring-of-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:21:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prison-sentence-for-owners-who-starved-dog-to-bring-of-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A world of books on offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Libraries marked World Book Day by spreading the news about all it has to offer.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-world-of-books-on-offer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:21:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-world-of-books-on-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking football festival to raise funds for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity walking football festival is to be held in Ashington in August and teams are being invited to sign up now.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/walking-football-festival-to-raise-funds-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/walking-football-festival-to-raise-funds-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New college campus to be a 'Gen Zero' pioneer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has welcomed progress on a flagship college for the county.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-college-campus-to-be-a-gen-zero-pioneer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-college-campus-to-be-a-gen-zero-pioneer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scores of potential projects being considered for Ashington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partnership working to bring transformative change to Ashington is now considering scores of potential projects &ndash; thanks to local feedback.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/scores-of-potential-projects-being-considered-for-ashington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:41:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/scores-of-potential-projects-being-considered-for-ashington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises on Holy Island in Northumberland an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-urged-to-follow-rules-to-contain-avian-flu-outbreak-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:41:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-urged-to-follow-rules-to-contain-avian-flu-outbreak-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth community invited to help shape town's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the County Council&rsquo;s multi million-pound Energising Blyth programme, the local community is being invited to work with local artists at a series of creative events to help shape the town's cultural future.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-community-invited-to-help-shape-towns-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:41:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-community-invited-to-help-shape-towns-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Chief Executive formally approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Chief Executive for Northumberland County Council has been formally approved.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-chief-executive-formally-approved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-chief-executive-formally-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary one-way system to be introduced on Links Road Blyth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary one-way system is to be introduced on the B1329 Links Road, Blyth while work is carried out by the developer to introduce a new road access to the Link House Farm development at South Beach.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/temporary-one-way-system-to-be-introduced-on-links-road-blyth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:12:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/temporary-one-way-system-to-be-introduced-on-links-road-blyth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer start planned to tackle Lynemouth pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progress is continuing behind the scenes on a major project to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth &ndash; and the council is confident work will start this summer.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-start-planned-to-tackle-lynemouth-pollution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:12:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-start-planned-to-tackle-lynemouth-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents urged to get involved in town regenerations]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being asked for their thoughts on the future development of seven towns across Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-urged-to-get-involved-in-town-regenerations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:12:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-urged-to-get-involved-in-town-regenerations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harm of housing fraud highlighted in week-long campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has teamed up with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving people in genuine need of a place to live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/harm-of-housing-fraud-highlighted-in-week-long-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:12:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/harm-of-housing-fraud-highlighted-in-week-long-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doors open on Berwick&rsquo;s flagship new Sport &amp; Leisure Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of residents have visited Berwick&rsquo;s fantastic new sports and leisure centre as the doors opened to the public for the first time today ( 8 February)&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/doors-open-on-berwickrsquos-flagship-new-sport-amp-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:12:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/doors-open-on-berwickrsquos-flagship-new-sport-amp-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to bird owners following Avian flu outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu), in the Newcastle area, an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-to-bird-owners-following-avian-flu-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:12:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-to-bird-owners-following-avian-flu-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget plans approved by Cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[A budget focused on economic recovery, protecting frontline services and looking after the most vulnerable has been approved by the Council&rsquo;s Cabinet.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/budget-plans-approved-by-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:12:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/budget-plans-approved-by-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses urged to think about their fire risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is encouraging the county&rsquo;s businesses to think about their own fire risks as part of a national Business Safety Week which runs from 5th - 11th September.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-urged-to-think-about-their-fire-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-urged-to-think-about-their-fire-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge restoration work entering its final stages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Painstaking work to fully restore the famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland is entering its final stages.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-restoration-work-entering-its-final-stages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-restoration-work-entering-its-final-stages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building that houses the Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth is to be put up for sale in the coming weeks.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-riverside-building-goes-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/morpeth-riverside-building-goes-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Northumberland Line stations now approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final new station for the Northumberland Line rail scheme has been given the go-ahead.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/all-northumberland-line-stations-now-approved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/all-northumberland-line-stations-now-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County boasts best beaches in Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it might still be a bit chilly for most to take a dip in the sea, the bathing water off our beaches have again been declared some of the best in Britain.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-boasts-best-beaches-in-britain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-boasts-best-beaches-in-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council evicts trouble making tenant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tenant who has been causing misery and upset to neighbours and the community has been evicted from Northumberland County Council owned property sending out a clear message that crime and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-evicts-trouble-making-tenant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-evicts-trouble-making-tenant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovington plant towards a better future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyne Valley village Ovington have joined forces with Northumberland County Council on a tree-planting mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ovington-plant-towards-a-better-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:15:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ovington-plant-towards-a-better-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[January referendum date for Longframlington Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local referendum on the Longframlington Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 20th January 2022.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/january-referendum-date-for-longframlington-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:15:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/january-referendum-date-for-longframlington-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council plans multi-million pound boost to care worker pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Care workers in Northumberland are set to benefit from a&nbsp;&pound;3.4million cash injection to increase wages in the sector.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-plans-multi-million-pound-boost-to-care-worker-pay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:15:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-plans-multi-million-pound-boost-to-care-worker-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concordia Swimming Pool re-opens with classes for everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concordia swimming pool has re-opened to the public following its temporary closure to enable further improvement work to be carried out to the sports and leisure centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/concordia-swimming-pool-re-openswith-classes-for-everyone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:15:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/concordia-swimming-pool-re-openswith-classes-for-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashington men fined for failing to clear eyesore gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Ashington men who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their gardens, have been fined following an investigation by Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-men-fined-for-failing-to-clear-eyesore-gardens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:15:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-men-fined-for-failing-to-clear-eyesore-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Further improvements underway at Concordia Leisure Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scheme is underway to improve the air flow and temperature at Concordia Leisure Centre thanks to a &pound;500k investment from Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/further-improvements-underway-at-concordia-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/further-improvements-underway-at-concordia-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters stand down after major fire in Haltwhistle (updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are continuing to deal with the aftermath of a large fire in Haltwhistle which broke out overnight.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/firefighters-stand-down-after-major-fire-in-haltwhistle-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/firefighters-stand-down-after-major-fire-in-haltwhistle-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operator sought for Blyth Culture Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council is developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey &lsquo;Culture Hub&rsquo; facility in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are inviting tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/operator-sought-for-blyth-culture-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/operator-sought-for-blyth-culture-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partners thanked for wildfire support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the successful management of a four-day wildfire near Redesdale, Forestry England has thanked the individuals and organisations involved in tackling the incident for their support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/partners-thanked-for-wildfire-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/partners-thanked-for-wildfire-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts Minister visits Berwick Barracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arts Minister, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay has visited Berwick Barracks.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/arts-minister-visits-berwick-barracks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/arts-minister-visits-berwick-barracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks business views to help economic recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council is asking businesses across Northumberland to outline their current and future recruitment needs.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-seeks-business-views-to-help-economic-recovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-seeks-business-views-to-help-economic-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign up to free course to improve weight loss and wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
If you feel you&rsquo;ve overindulged during the festive period and the long winter nights and want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2022, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland&rsquo;s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/sign-up-to-free-course-to-improve-weight-loss-and-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:53:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/sign-up-to-free-course-to-improve-weight-loss-and-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Northumberland Line station gets the green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;latest new station for the Northumberland Line rail scheme has been given the go-ahead.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-northumberland-line-station-gets-the-green-light/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:53:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-northumberland-line-station-gets-the-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food waste pilot scheme set for go-ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new pilot scheme where residents can recycle their food waste from home is set for the green light.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/food-waste-pilot-scheme-set-for-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/food-waste-pilot-scheme-set-for-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird flu restrictions ending but be cautious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restrictions on poultry housing that were put in place to curb the spread of Avian Flu, are to be lifted at the beginning of May.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bird-flu-restrictions-ending-but-be-cautious/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bird-flu-restrictions-ending-but-be-cautious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newbiggin Promenade improvement works complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improvement works to Newbiggin Promenade are complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newbiggin-promenade-improvement-works-complete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newbiggin-promenade-improvement-works-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader statement on Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Northumberland County Council has made a statement on the situation in Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-leader-statement-on-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-leader-statement-on-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glass recycling trial to be extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[A successful glass recycling trial in the county is being extended until 2023.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/glass-recycling-trial-to-be-extended/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:05:12 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/glass-recycling-trial-to-be-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Discovery Duckling swimming lessons for babies 3 – 36 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland is starting&nbsp;introductory swimming lessons&nbsp;for babies and&nbsp;young children which are the perfect way to gently introduce your child to swimming and begin a lifelong love of water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newdiscoveryduckling-swimming-lessonsfor-babies-3-36-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newdiscoveryduckling-swimming-lessonsfor-babies-3-36-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time capsule buried beneath new Morpeth Sports Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A time capsule&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;buried&nbsp;at the&nbsp;site of the council&rsquo;s new flagship&nbsp;&pound;21 million&nbsp;leisure centre in Morpeth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/time-capsule-buried-beneath-new-morpeth-sports-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/time-capsule-buried-beneath-new-morpeth-sports-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirston Neighbourhood Plan is officially 'made']]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Residents&nbsp;of Thirston&nbsp;now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thirston-neighbourhood-plan-is-officially-made/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thirston-neighbourhood-plan-is-officially-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newbiggin Promenade improvement works to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improvement works to Newbiggin Promenade are&nbsp;getting&nbsp;underway in late October.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newbiggin-promenade-improvement-works-to-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/newbiggin-promenade-improvement-works-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature reserve improvements get the go-ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new and improved carpark at a well-loved nature reserve has been given the green light.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/nature-reserve-improvements-get-the-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/nature-reserve-improvements-get-the-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local RDA riders in the ribbons at national online finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Six local riders who train at Pegasus Riding for the Disabled Centre in&nbsp;Morpeth competed&nbsp;in the first ever virtual&nbsp;national RDA&nbsp;Championships&nbsp;and scooped some fantastic scores and top prizes.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-rda-riders-in-the-ribbons-at-national-online-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-rda-riders-in-the-ribbons-at-national-online-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture and Creative Zone earmarked for Berwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Culture and Creative zone (CCZ) is to be set up in Berwick to help support the growth of the cultural sector in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/culture-and-creative-zone-earmarked-for-berwick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/culture-and-creative-zone-earmarked-for-berwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Tax Support Scheme set to remain unchanged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year &ndash; and&nbsp;the county&rsquo;s scheme will&nbsp;still be one of the most&nbsp;generous in the region.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tax-support-scheme-set-to-remain-unchanged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tax-support-scheme-set-to-remain-unchanged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashington Spa scoops top North East Beauty Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;wonderful&nbsp;beauty team&nbsp;who&nbsp;operate&nbsp;the&nbsp;Active Northumberland Tranquillity Spa&nbsp;in Ashington, have&nbsp;won&nbsp;Team of the Year&nbsp;at&nbsp;the prestigious&nbsp;North East&nbsp;Beauty Industry Awards.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-spascoops-topnorth-eastbeauty-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-spascoops-topnorth-eastbeauty-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Website launched to help kickstart careers in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[New website www.northumberlandskills.co.uk for those looking to learn, discover and grow their careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/website-launched-to-help-kickstart-careers-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/website-launched-to-help-kickstart-careers-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hepscott Park Garden Café reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The Garden Caf&eacute; at&nbsp;Hepscott&nbsp;Park is open for business once more and has a warm welcome&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;for all its customers.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hepscottpark-garden-caf-reopens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hepscottpark-garden-caf-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artists needed for Hadrian's Wall 1900 installation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national call out for a landscape intervention intended to enthral, inspire and amaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/artists-needed-for-hadrians-wall-1900-installation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/artists-needed-for-hadrians-wall-1900-installation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Service mark 9/11 anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service's West Hartford Fire Station gathered today to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic events which occurred on the 11th September 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-mark-911-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:23:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-mark-911-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid Plan B - Directors of Public Health statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Directors encourage communities to keep helping protect each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-plan-b-directors-of-public-health-statement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-plan-b-directors-of-public-health-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean-up work continues in Blyth town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is continuing to work with contractors after a building&nbsp;in Blyth town centre&nbsp;was left in a dangerous condition by Storm Arwen.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/clean-up-work-continues-in-blyth-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/clean-up-work-continues-in-blyth-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County takes centre stage in Tour of Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland took centre stage as the prestigious AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycle race returned to the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-takes-centre-stage-in-tour-of-britain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 02:09:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-takes-centre-stage-in-tour-of-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work beginning on new Morpeth carpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is getting underway&nbsp;on the former&nbsp;Morpeth&nbsp;First School&nbsp;site&nbsp;to&nbsp;redevelop it into a&nbsp;car&nbsp;park.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-beginning-on-new-morpeth-carpark/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-beginning-on-new-morpeth-carpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities encouraged to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Queen&rsquo;s Jubilee Events fund will be launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate the historic occasion during 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-encouraged-to-celebrate-queens-platinum-jubilee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-encouraged-to-celebrate-queens-platinum-jubilee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashington's new railway station given green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first new station for the Northumberland Line has received planning approval.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashingtons-new-railway-station-given-green-light/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashingtons-new-railway-station-given-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular year of events planned for Hadrian's Wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall Partnership, which is co-ordinating a year-long festival celebrating Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall 1900th anniversary in 2022, is thrilled to announce they have been awarded pivotal funding from North of Tyne Combined Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/spectacular-year-of-events-planned-for-hadrians-wall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/spectacular-year-of-events-planned-for-hadrians-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting called to discuss Holy Island land train concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is to call a meeting to hear local concerns around a proposal to introduce a land train on Holy Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/meeting-called-to-discuss-holy-island-land-train-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/meeting-called-to-discuss-holy-island-land-train-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First trains travel on proposed Northumberland Line route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special rail services have run between Newcastle and Morpeth, as plans to reintroduce passenger trains on the Northumberland Line gather pace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-trains-travel-on-proposed-northumberland-line-route/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-trains-travel-on-proposed-northumberland-line-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultural organisations launch consultation on new vision for Berwick Barracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage and cultural organisations in Berwick-upon-Tweed have teamed up to launch a consultation on a positive new vision for the future of the town&rsquo;s 18th century barrack buildings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cultural-organisations-launch-consultation-on-new-vision-for-berwick-barracks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cultural-organisations-launch-consultation-on-new-vision-for-berwick-barracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[*Updated 8/12* Storm Arwen - Community Hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of&nbsp;Community Hubs&nbsp;are&nbsp;currently in Northumberland&nbsp;for people needing support&nbsp;after Storm Arwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-812-storm-arwen-community-hubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-812-storm-arwen-community-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[*UPDATED 8/12* Emergency Waste Collections for communities badly hit by Storm Arwen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency waste drop-off points remain in place for those rural communities badly affected by Storm Arwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-812-emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-812-emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from avian influenza.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bird-flu-cases-lead-to-tighter-controls-across-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-bird-flu-cases-lead-to-tighter-controls-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health chiefs issue warning as county Covid cases remain high]]></title><description><![CDATA[With cases of Covid remaining high across the region, Northumberland residents are being urged to remain cautious and do all they can to protect themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/health-chiefs-issue-warning-as-county-covid-cases-remain-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/health-chiefs-issue-warning-as-county-covid-cases-remain-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal launched to shut down illegal tobacco dealers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals in&nbsp;Northumberland&nbsp;are being urged to help shut down criminals dealing illegal tobacco this summer as new figures show &ldquo;tab houses&rdquo; and shops are the two main sources for&nbsp;children&nbsp;and adults in the region.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-launched-to-shut-down-illegal-tobacco-dealers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:48:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-launched-to-shut-down-illegal-tobacco-dealers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Open Days unlocks Northumberland’s culinary secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again Northumberland will be celebrating its heritage and culture as part of the annual Heritage Open Days festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/heritage-open-days-unlocks-northumberlands-culinary-secrets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/heritage-open-days-unlocks-northumberlands-culinary-secrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active's Spa reaches beauty award finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tranquillity&nbsp;Spa, run&nbsp;by Active&nbsp;Northumberland, has&nbsp;been named among the best in the region after reaching the finals of the&nbsp;North&nbsp;East&nbsp;Beauty Industry Awards&nbsp;2021.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/actives-spa-reaches-beauty-award-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/actives-spa-reaches-beauty-award-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of the Kielder Marathon&nbsp;are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/return-of-kielder-marathon-events-offers-autumn-fitness-target-to-the-public/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:47:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/return-of-kielder-marathon-events-offers-autumn-fitness-target-to-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland school first in world to be awarded ‘School of Character’ status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morpeth First School - first, First School in the world to be awarded the &lsquo;School of Character&rsquo; kitemark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-school-first-in-world-to-be-awarded-school-of-character-status/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:47:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-school-first-in-world-to-be-awarded-school-of-character-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Line plans on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is continuing at pace&nbsp;on the Northumberland Line rail scheme.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-line-plans-on-track/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:47:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-line-plans-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on Haydon Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Haydon&nbsp;Parish Council has engaged with the&nbsp;local&nbsp;community to produce the&nbsp;Plan which addresses issues local people have identified as important in their area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-onhaydon-parish-neighbourhood-development-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-onhaydon-parish-neighbourhood-development-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agencies prepare for impact of Storm Barra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agencies across the region are preparing for the impact of the second storm&nbsp;in&nbsp;12 days which is set to hit the region.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/agencies-prepareforimpact-of-storm-barra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/agencies-prepareforimpact-of-storm-barra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted']]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/continue-to-be-careful-as-restrictions-are-lifted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:37:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/continue-to-be-careful-as-restrictions-are-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New A69 Hexham junction upgrade opens to traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A congestion-busting junction improvement from National Highways which will support the economic growth of the north of England is now in its final stages.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-a69-hexham-junction-upgrade-opens-to-traffic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-a69-hexham-junction-upgrade-opens-to-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children across county take part in Reading Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of children across Northumberland took part in this year&rsquo;s Summer Reading Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-across-county-take-part-in-reading-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-across-county-take-part-in-reading-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astro tourism boost with funding for major new astronomy facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major new radio astronomy facility will be established at Kielder Observatory thanks to funding from Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/astro-tourism-boost-with-funding-for-major-new-astronomy-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/astro-tourism-boost-with-funding-for-major-new-astronomy-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final call for Northumberland businesses to outline their skills needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland businesses have until Monday 19 July to let Northumberland County Council know their current and future skills and recruitment needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-call-for-northumberland-businesses-to-outline-their-skills-needs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:36:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-call-for-northumberland-businesses-to-outline-their-skills-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Reading Challenge launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Summer Reading Challenge launches in Northumberland&rsquo;s Libraries this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-reading-challenge-launches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-reading-challenge-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stakeford road improvements at crash site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of road in&nbsp;Stakeford&nbsp;where a car crashed through a house is&nbsp;undergoing&nbsp;safety improvements.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stakeford-road-improvements-at-crash-site/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:01:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stakeford-road-improvements-at-crash-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkrun events return to North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following discussions with organisers and thorough reviews of risk assessments, Directors of Public Health in the region are pleased to be able to support the return of Parkrun events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/parkrun-events-return-to-north-east/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:01:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/parkrun-events-return-to-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New technology aims to cut spine road crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New technology is being introduced on one of the county&rsquo;s busiest roads in a bid to cut accidents.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-technology-aims-to-cut-spine-road-crashes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:01:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-technology-aims-to-cut-spine-road-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-fibre broadband coming to Cambois]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has begun in Cambois to build a full-fibre network, dramatically increasing connectivity for residents and businesses in the area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-fibre-broadband-coming-to-cambois/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:01:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-fibre-broadband-coming-to-cambois/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[*UPDATED 6/12* Emergency Waste Collections for communities badly hit by Storm Arwen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency waste drop-off points have been set up for those rural communities in Northumberland badly affected by Storm Arwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-612-emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-612-emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters across Northumberland were faced with a busy Bonfire night as their fire control handled 343 calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/busy-bonfire-night-for-fire-crews-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/busy-bonfire-night-for-fire-crews-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road, footpath and cycling improvements lined up for Cramlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beaconhill and Beacon Lane areas of Cramlington are set to have improvements to roads, paths and cycleways as funding from housing developers is released to Northumberland County Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/road-footpath-and-cycling-improvements-lined-up-for-cramlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:44:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/road-footpath-and-cycling-improvements-lined-up-for-cramlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest news on new Berwick Leisure Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and tourists&nbsp;in Berwick&nbsp;are being reassured that the existing Swan Leisure Centre remains very much open for business while work to the&nbsp;new&nbsp;sports&nbsp;centre&nbsp;on the same site,&nbsp;progresses at pace.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-news-on-new-berwick-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:44:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-news-on-new-berwick-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have your say on proposed modifications to Local Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultation starts today on some proposed modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-proposed-modifications-to-local-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:44:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-proposed-modifications-to-local-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding approved for Lynemouth beach clean-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The release of&nbsp;major&nbsp;funding&nbsp;has&nbsp;been agreed&nbsp;to tackle the historic pollution at&nbsp;the coast in&nbsp;Lynemouth.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-approved-for-lynemouth-beach-clean-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:44:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-approved-for-lynemouth-beach-clean-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community grant scheme open for applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community and voluntary groups in need of financial&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;to deliver local projects are&nbsp;being&nbsp;invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s community chest fund.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-grant-schemeopen-for-applications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:44:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-grant-schemeopen-for-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost to on-street EV infrastructure for residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors have formally agreed on an expected external funding of &pound;115,337 to be used to install on-street residential charge points for electric vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/boost-to-on-street-ev-infrastructure-for-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:44:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/boost-to-on-street-ev-infrastructure-for-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starts at Britishvolt site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has started on site at the&nbsp;Britishvolt&nbsp;development at&nbsp;Cambois.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starts-atbritishvoltsite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starts-atbritishvoltsite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rothbury road set to re-open as works reach next stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;long-term solution to the&nbsp;land instability which is causing&nbsp;cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury&nbsp;has reached its next stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rothbury-road-set-to-re-open-as-works-reach-next-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rothbury-road-set-to-re-open-as-works-reach-next-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland steps up summer activity programme for children and young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families could benefit from an activity and holiday clubs programme over the school summer break thanks to the Government&rsquo;s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF). &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-steps-up-summer-activity-programme-for-children-and-young-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-steps-up-summer-activity-programme-for-children-and-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's be responsible in living with Covid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's health leaders are urging people to stay responsible as we learn to live with Covid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lets-be-responsible-in-living-with-covid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lets-be-responsible-in-living-with-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gigaplant approval a ‘game changer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approval of plans for a huge gigaplant in Northumberland have been described as a &lsquo;game changer&rsquo; by the county council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/gigaplant-approval-a-game-changer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/gigaplant-approval-a-game-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Lottery celebrates first anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Lottery celebrated its first anniversary having raised almost &pound;40k for good causes in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-lottery-celebrates-first-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 06:12:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-lottery-celebrates-first-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham temporary traffic restrictions to be lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temporary traffic restrictions in Hexham&nbsp;which were put in&nbsp;as part of the Council's&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;response will be lifted to coincide with the&nbsp;latest&nbsp;lockdown&nbsp;easing on May&nbsp;17th.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-temporary-traffic-restrictions-to-be-lifted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 06:12:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-temporary-traffic-restrictions-to-be-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booking open for Active Northumberland exercise classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland is gearing up to welcome&nbsp;customers back to&nbsp;indoor group exercise classes following the further easing of lockdown restrictions&nbsp;on&nbsp;May 17.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/booking-open-foractive-northumberlandexercise-classes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 06:12:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/booking-open-foractive-northumberlandexercise-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vacancy after Hexham councillor resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;county councillor vacancy has been created following&nbsp;the resignation of Cllr Cath Homer&nbsp;(Hexham East).&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/vacancy-after-hexham-councillor-resigns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/vacancy-after-hexham-councillor-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Northumberland Business Resilience Grant launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has launched a second phase of its successful Business Resilience Grant (BRG) scheme.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/second-northumberland-business-resilience-grant-launched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/second-northumberland-business-resilience-grant-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders urge caution in next stage of roadmap]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leaders-urge-caution-in-next-stage-of-roadmap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:22:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leaders-urge-caution-in-next-stage-of-roadmap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military helping council with welfare checks following Storm Arwen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Military aid has&nbsp;arrived in Northumberland today to help&nbsp;support teams working on the ground&nbsp;to carry&nbsp;out welfare checks to all properties in the county still without power.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/military-helpingcouncilwithwelfare-checksfollowing-storm-arwen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/military-helpingcouncilwithwelfare-checksfollowing-storm-arwen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice with Active&nbsp;and Health Trainers&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-blood-pressure-checks-and-lifestyle-advice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-blood-pressure-checks-and-lifestyle-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitness fun for the young]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new children&rsquo;s fitness classes are starting at&nbsp;Ashington Leisure&nbsp;Centre&nbsp;and they promise to be great fun!&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fitness-fun-for-the-young/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fitness-fun-for-the-young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop Local, Shop Northumberland campaign launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more businesses across Northumberland prepare to reopen next week residents are being encouraged to Shop Local.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/shop-local-shop-northumberland-campaign-launched/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:52:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/shop-local-shop-northumberland-campaign-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-isolation support for parents and carers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/self-isolation-support-for-parents-and-carers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:52:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/self-isolation-support-for-parents-and-carers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid Covid Testing Available to Everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an expansion to the national Covid testing programme, from 9 April&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;in&nbsp;Northumberland&nbsp;will be able to access free, regular, rapid testing.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rapid-covid-testing-available-to-everyone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:52:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rapid-covid-testing-available-to-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Libraries reopening update]]></title><description><![CDATA[In line with the Government&rsquo;s relaxing of Covid restrictions many libraries in Northumberland will be reopening from April 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-libraries-reopening-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:52:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-libraries-reopening-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn local for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part-time learning in Northumberland is now even more accessible thanks to a range of free courses through the Learning and Skills service.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learn-local-for-free/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:52:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learn-local-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countdown is on for sports centre re-opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s just days to do until&nbsp;Active Northumberland&nbsp;can once again open the doors to its sports centres and&nbsp;welcome customers back&nbsp;in&nbsp;to enjoy the&nbsp;fantastic&nbsp;facilites.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/countdown-is-on-for-sports-centre-re-opening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:52:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/countdown-is-on-for-sports-centre-re-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for unpaid carers to have their say]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;difference&nbsp;to them&nbsp;and what support&nbsp;they&nbsp;need. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-for-unpaid-carers-to-have-their-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:52:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-for-unpaid-carers-to-have-their-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail line major contract awarded]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contractor to build six new stations on the Northumberland Line has been confirmed.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rail-line-major-contract-awarded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rail-line-major-contract-awarded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Northumberland Goes Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland Goes Green&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/active-northumberland-goes-green/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:10:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/active-northumberland-goes-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have worked too hard to fall at the final hurdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[North East leaders have issued a joint statement today, thanking everyone for their hard work and efforts, and encouraging us to remember hands, face, space and fresh air, getting jabs and self isolating where required.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/we-have-worked-too-hard-to-fall-at-the-final-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/we-have-worked-too-hard-to-fall-at-the-final-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest on restoration of Berwick Old Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has provided an update on timescales for the reopening of the historic Berwick Old Bridge, following a major part of its restoration and refurbishment.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-on-restoration-of-berwick-old-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/latest-on-restoration-of-berwick-old-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Kyloe Woods, North Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been dealing with a wildfire in Kyloe Woods, just off the C18 road, in North Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-at-kyloe-woods-north-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-at-kyloe-woods-north-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge team forging community links]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team responsible for&nbsp;restoring&nbsp;the world-famous Union Chain Bridge have found themselves playing an extra role in the local community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-team-forging-community-links/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-team-forging-community-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read Regional returns digitally for 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/read-regional-returns-digitally-for-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/read-regional-returns-digitally-for-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project brings 18th century cookery writer to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of a Northumberland cookery book writer who was known the world-over is being brought to life for a new generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/project-brings-18th-century-cookery-writer-to-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/project-brings-18th-century-cookery-writer-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final preparations underway for local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just&nbsp;a few days&nbsp;to go until the local&nbsp;government and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner&nbsp;elections,&nbsp;preparations are&nbsp;being finalised&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;voting&nbsp;is safe for both&nbsp;residents&nbsp;and staff.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-preparations-underway-for-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-preparations-underway-for-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library service praised for Covid response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents across Northumberland have praised the county&rsquo;s library service for the support it has continued to offer during the coronavirus pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/library-service-praised-for-covid-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:20:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/library-service-praised-for-covid-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greener council buildings on the horizon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to reduce carbon emissions in council buildings have been approved by councillors, in a bid to tackle the climate emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/greener-council-buildings-on-the-horizon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:20:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/greener-council-buildings-on-the-horizon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge work hits milestone as Border crossing cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-work-hits-milestone-as-border-crossing-cut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:20:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-work-hits-milestone-as-border-crossing-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[*UPDATED 3/12* Emergency Waste Collections for communities badly hit by Storm Arwen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency waste drop-off points have been set up for those rural communities in Northumberland badly affected by Storm Arwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-312-emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/updated-312-emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Arwen - Major Incident declared]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major incident has&nbsp;now&nbsp;been declared in Northumberland due to the devastating impact caused by Storm Arwen last weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/storm-arwen-major-incident-declared/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/storm-arwen-major-incident-declared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Amble town centre carpark moves a step closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next stage of work is getting underway on a&nbsp;new car park for Amble&nbsp;town centre&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-amble-town-centre-carpark-moves-a-step-closer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-amble-town-centre-carpark-moves-a-step-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland homes to receive free energy efficiency boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-homes-to-receive-free-energy-efficiency-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:19:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-homes-to-receive-free-energy-efficiency-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New online fitness experience launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland has launched&nbsp;a new&nbsp;online&nbsp;fitness experience which brings&nbsp;professional&nbsp;group&nbsp;exercise&nbsp;classes&nbsp;to your home.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-online-fitness-experience-launched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:19:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-online-fitness-experience-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New facilities for key council depot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding has been agreed to upgrade the facilities at a key council highways depot.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-facilities-for-key-council-depot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:19:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-facilities-for-key-council-depot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation helps to shape future library service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland residents&rsquo; views on the county&rsquo;s library service are helping to shape its future, following an extensive consultation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/consultation-helps-to-shape-future-library-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:19:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/consultation-helps-to-shape-future-library-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s back! A Marathon effort as “Britain’s Most Beautiful” returns in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for the 11th&nbsp;Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend began in earnest shortly after the tenth anniversary event&nbsp;drew to a close. Today (Sunday 3 October), two years on,&nbsp;thousands of runners turned out in force to mark a triumphant return.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/its-back-a-marathon-effort-as-britains-most-beautiful-returns-in-style/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/its-back-a-marathon-effort-as-britains-most-beautiful-returns-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council funding approval gives green light to Newbiggin play area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet has&nbsp;approved &pound;50,000&nbsp;of funding&nbsp;towards&nbsp;a&nbsp;high-quality&nbsp;new play area in Newbiggin&nbsp;by the Sea,&nbsp;which will&nbsp;enable&nbsp;the&nbsp;scheme to commence.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-funding-approval-gives-green-light-to-newbiggin-play-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-funding-approval-gives-green-light-to-newbiggin-play-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams out in force for road inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council teams have been&nbsp;out in force&nbsp;to&nbsp;deal with&nbsp;any damage to the&nbsp;county&rsquo;s&nbsp;road&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;the&nbsp;recent&nbsp;spell&nbsp;of&nbsp;severe weather.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-out-in-force-for-road-inspections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 01:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/teams-out-in-force-for-road-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hadrian's Wall to celebrate 1900th anniversary with year-long festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall will celebrate its 1900th anniversary in 2022 with a year-long festival of events and activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hadrians-wall-to-celebrate-1900th-anniversary-with-year-long-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 01:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hadrians-wall-to-celebrate-1900th-anniversary-with-year-long-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety a priority as local elections confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is&nbsp;encouraging&nbsp;voters to register for postal voting after the Government confirmed&nbsp;elections will go ahead on May 6.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-a-priority-as-local-elections-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:35:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-a-priority-as-local-elections-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recruitment opportunity for local businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland businesses are encouraged to take part in a government funded recruitment opportunity known as the Kickstart Scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/recruitment-opportunity-for-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:40:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/recruitment-opportunity-for-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid Covid tests now available for Northumberland key workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rapid-covid-tests-now-available-for-northumberland-key-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:40:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rapid-covid-tests-now-available-for-northumberland-key-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning a path out of the pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ambitious&nbsp;plan to bring the county out of the coronavirus pandemic in a stronger position has been unveiled by the council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-a-path-out-of-the-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:40:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-a-path-out-of-the-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lynemouth clean-up scheme moves to next stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;next stage of&nbsp;works to tackle&nbsp;the historic pollution at Lynemouth&nbsp;beach are getting underway.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lynemouth-clean-up-scheme-moves-to-next-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:40:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lynemouth-clean-up-scheme-moves-to-next-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Arwen - Community Hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of&nbsp;Community Hubs&nbsp;are&nbsp;currently in Northumberland&nbsp;for people needing support&nbsp;after Storm Arwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/storm-arwen-community-hubs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/storm-arwen-community-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop Local Christmas prize giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first day of Christmas Discover our Land gave to me... lots of Shop Local Christmas joy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/shop-local-christmas-prize-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/shop-local-christmas-prize-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Waste Collections for communities badly hit by Storm Arwen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency waste drop-off points have been set up for those rural communities in Northumberland badly affected by Storm Arwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/emergency-waste-collections-for-communities-badly-hit-by-storm-arwen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council removing loose roof slates in shopping centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Northumberland County Council is working&nbsp;hard&nbsp;to&nbsp;protect the public from the risk of falling&nbsp;loose slates&nbsp;and other debris on roofs&nbsp;caused by Storm Arwen.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-removingloose-roof-slatesin-shopping-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-removingloose-roof-slatesin-shopping-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three voluntary organisations in&nbsp;Northumberland&nbsp;have&nbsp;been awarded the&nbsp;prestigious Queen&rsquo;s&nbsp;Award&nbsp;for their service to the community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/voluntary-organisations-receiveprestigiousqueens-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/voluntary-organisations-receiveprestigiousqueens-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more stations approved for Northumberland Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progress is racing ahead on&nbsp;The Northumberland Line&nbsp;rail project&nbsp;-&nbsp;with approval&nbsp;now&nbsp;granted for two more stations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/two-more-stations-approved-for-northumberland-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/two-more-stations-approved-for-northumberland-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of historic records now available to view online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Descriptions of thousands of historic records are now available to view online via the Northumberland Archives online catalogue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thousands-of-historic-records-now-available-to-view-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:44:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thousands-of-historic-records-now-available-to-view-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pier project scoops national excellence award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team behind the &pound;3m restoration of&nbsp;Seahouses&nbsp;Pier have scooped a national engineering award.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pier-project-scoops-national-excellence-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:44:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pier-project-scoops-national-excellence-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East can lead recovery with the right support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's leaders say they are 'cautiously optimistic' about the future as infection rates go down and the vaccination programme continues at pace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-can-lead-recovery-with-the-right-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:44:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-can-lead-recovery-with-the-right-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabinet approve draft budget plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council&rsquo;s Cabinet have approved next year&rsquo;s draft budget proposals &ndash; aimed at&nbsp;boosting&nbsp;the county&rsquo;s economy.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cabinet-approve-draft-budget-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:44:06 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cabinet-approve-draft-budget-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runners return to Kielder for Brtain’s most beautiful marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Runners and crowds of enthusiastic supporters descended upon the shores of Northumberland&rsquo;s Kielder Reservoir as the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend got under way.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/runners-return-to-kielder-forbrtainsmost-beautiful-marathon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/runners-return-to-kielder-forbrtainsmost-beautiful-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New parking spaces coming to Berwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extra parking spaces are coming to Berwick quayside.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-parking-spaces-coming-to-berwick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-parking-spaces-coming-to-berwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes new rail service for Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has warmly welcomed the announcement of&nbsp;a new rail service between Newcastle and Edinburgh calling at a number of key stations in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-new-rail-service-for-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-new-rail-service-for-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mams on the Move Summer Roadshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland&rsquo;s&nbsp;Mams on the Move Roadshow is coming to&nbsp;south-east Northumberland this summer&nbsp;to help ease new mams back into&nbsp;being active.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mams-on-the-move-summer-roadshow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mams-on-the-move-summer-roadshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm prosecuted for selling counterfeit car parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent company&nbsp;based in Northumberland&nbsp;has been prosecuted&nbsp;and fined&nbsp;over &pound;15,000&nbsp;for supplying&nbsp;counterfeit&nbsp;car&nbsp;parts.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/firm-prosecuted-for-selling-counterfeit-car-parts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/firm-prosecuted-for-selling-counterfeit-car-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents thanked for feedback on council’s budget proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have been thanked for their contribution in shaping the county council&rsquo;s forthcoming budget proposals.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-for-feedback-on-councils-budget-proposals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:12:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-for-feedback-on-councils-budget-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents in Northumberland reminded to only travel if absolutely necessary!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-in-northumberland-reminded-to-only-travel-if-absolutely-necessary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:12:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-in-northumberland-reminded-to-only-travel-if-absolutely-necessary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First planning applications to be submitted for rail scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first planning applications for the county&rsquo;s newest rail line will be submitted in the coming days.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-planning-applications-to-be-submitted-for-rail-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:12:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-planning-applications-to-be-submitted-for-rail-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County welcomes return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has today welcomed the exciting news that the Lindisfarne Gospels are set to return to the region in autumn 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-welcomes-return-of-the-lindisfarne-gospels-to-the-region/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:12:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-welcomes-return-of-the-lindisfarne-gospels-to-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build your future with Northumberland County Council.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/build-your-future-with-northumberland-county-council/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:12:09 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/build-your-future-with-northumberland-county-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster supporters recognised by award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Northumberland foster care supporters have been awarded a Foster Talk award for their ongoing commitment to foster carers in Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/foster-supporters-recognised-by-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/foster-supporters-recognised-by-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starting on new Hexham development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is starting on a new development that will deliver hundreds of&nbsp;parking spaces in&nbsp;Hexham&nbsp;and support the economic growth of the town.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-new-hexham-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:02:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-starting-on-new-hexham-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid tests for frontline workers with no symptoms launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is setting up a Targeted Community Testing&nbsp;programme&nbsp; to help detect cases of Covid in&nbsp;frontline workers&nbsp;who&nbsp;are not showing any&nbsp;symptoms.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rapid-tests-for-frontline-workers-with-no-symptoms-launched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:02:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rapid-tests-for-frontline-workers-with-no-symptoms-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Blyth funding bid submitted to Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council has submitted&nbsp;a&nbsp;bid to Government&nbsp;to unlock a new&nbsp;multi-million pound&nbsp;&lsquo;Town Deal&rsquo;&nbsp;for Blyth&nbsp;-&nbsp;set to be agreed in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-blyth-funding-bid-submitted-to-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:02:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-blyth-funding-bid-submitted-to-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council takes on contact tracing to help tackle Covid-19 transmission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&nbsp;is to support the NHS&nbsp;in its bid to&nbsp;stop the spread of Covid-19&nbsp;by&nbsp;helping to ensure that&nbsp;residents who have tested positive are informed of the&nbsp;need&nbsp;for them&nbsp;to self-isolate.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/counciltakes-oncontact-tracingtohelptacklecovid-19transmission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:02:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/counciltakes-oncontact-tracingtohelptacklecovid-19transmission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final adoption of Northumberland Local Plan now in sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next steps in securing a finalised Local Plan for Northumberland are being put in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-adoption-of-northumberland-local-plan-now-in-sight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/final-adoption-of-northumberland-local-plan-now-in-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders urge residents to do everything they can to limit virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being urged to do everything they can to limit the spread of coronavirus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leaders-urge-residents-to-do-everything-they-can-to-limit-virus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:18:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leaders-urge-residents-to-do-everything-they-can-to-limit-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning issued over Storm Arwen tree damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council is warning people to take extreme care when out and about due to damage caused by Storm Arwen.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/warning-issued-over-storm-arwen-tree-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/warning-issued-over-storm-arwen-tree-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Following&nbsp;a number of&nbsp;confirmed cases of avian influenza (bird flu), including&nbsp;cases&nbsp;in&nbsp;captive birds in&nbsp;Cumbria and North Yorkshire,&nbsp;the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and&nbsp;captive&nbsp;birds from avian&nbsp;influenza.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-uk-wide-housing-order-for-poultry-as-avian-flu-cases-increase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-uk-wide-housing-order-for-poultry-as-avian-flu-cases-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham street re-opening to two-way traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A one-way street in Hexham will become two-way again in&nbsp;the New Year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-street-re-opening-to-two-way-traffic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-street-re-opening-to-two-way-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Northumberland centres offer hot showers to those without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland is&nbsp;opening up&nbsp;its sports and leisure centres to&nbsp;members of the community who are still without power who may wish to seek some refuge while work continues to reconnect their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/activenorthumberland-centresoffer-hot-showersto-those-without-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/activenorthumberland-centresoffer-hot-showersto-those-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents set to benefit from new support model]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Northumberland are set to benefit from a new model for supporting communities across the county.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-set-to-benefit-from-new-support-model/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-set-to-benefit-from-new-support-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New era for Northumberland health visiting and school nursing services]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new partnership between Northumberland County Council and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) begins this month, aimed at linking health visiting and school nursing services more closely with other services which support children of all ages across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-era-for-northumberland-health-visiting-and-school-nursing-services/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-era-for-northumberland-health-visiting-and-school-nursing-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great new year news for Amble]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/great-new-year-news-for-amble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:36:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/great-new-year-news-for-amble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return of free waste bags for Green Dog Walkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents who have signed up to&nbsp;the&nbsp;county&rsquo;s&nbsp;Green Dog Walker scheme can&nbsp;again&nbsp;collect&nbsp;free&nbsp;dog waste&nbsp;bags from Northumberland libraries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/return-of-free-waste-bagsfor-green-dog-walkers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/return-of-free-waste-bagsfor-green-dog-walkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Providing affordable housing remains council’s top priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is&nbsp;reaffirming&nbsp;that the&nbsp;provision of more affordable housing in the county, in areas of greatest need,&nbsp;continues to be&nbsp;one of its top priorities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/providing-affordable-housing-remains-councils-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/providing-affordable-housing-remains-councils-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning for road users and residents to beware of icy conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/warning-for-road-users-and-residents-to-beware-of-icy-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:19:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/warning-for-road-users-and-residents-to-beware-of-icy-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's leaders have urged people to stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-at-home-to-bring-soaring-infection-rates-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:19:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-at-home-to-bring-soaring-infection-rates-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grant support for businesses during lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has announced &pound;4.6billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-grant-support-for-businesses-during-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:19:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-grant-support-for-businesses-during-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign up to Active Northumberland’s summer fitness challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new&nbsp;summer&nbsp;fitness challenge is being launched by&nbsp;Active Northumberland&nbsp;to help promote wellness and&nbsp;inject a bit of friendly competition between&nbsp;their&nbsp;leisure&nbsp;centres to&nbsp;motivate&nbsp;their customers to get active and move more.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/sign-up-toactive-northumberlandssummer-fitness-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/sign-up-toactive-northumberlandssummer-fitness-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School welcomes ‘School Streets’ road safety initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schoolchildren at a Cramlington primary school will benefit from a road safety pilot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/school-welcomes-school-streets-road-safety-initiative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/school-welcomes-school-streets-road-safety-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Service using education to help reduce deliberate fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has seen a sharp rise in deliberate fires over recent months and are now urging youth groups and schools to talk about the dangers of fire setting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-using-education-to-help-reduce-deliberate-fires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-using-education-to-help-reduce-deliberate-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement regarding the return of schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health, wellbeing and safety of Northumberland&rsquo;s students, teaching and support staff remains our&nbsp;number one&nbsp;priority.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/statement-regarding-the-return-of-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:15:11 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/statement-regarding-the-return-of-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from region's leaders calling for national lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's leaders have said a national lockdown is required to slow spread of Covid-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/statement-from-regions-leaders-calling-for-national-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:15:11 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/statement-from-regions-leaders-calling-for-national-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restart Grant applications open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications have opened for Restart Grants for Northumberland businesses.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/restart-grant-applications-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/restart-grant-applications-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landslip works move to next stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest phase to&nbsp;develop a&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;solution to the cracking in the road&nbsp;between&nbsp;Weldon Bridge&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rothbury&nbsp;will get underway at the end of April.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landslip-works-move-to-next-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landslip-works-move-to-next-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay vigilant and help us recover - leaders urge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's leaders have urged people to remain vigilant after good weather brought crowds outside this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-vigilant-and-help-us-recover-leaders-urge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-vigilant-and-help-us-recover-leaders-urge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Tax scam warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is warning residents to be aware of several Council Tax scams offering a promise of a reduction or refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tax-scam-warnings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-tax-scam-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland residents invited to vote by post at the May elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland&nbsp;County Council and Northumberland Police and Crime Commissioner elections&nbsp;are scheduled to go&nbsp;ahead&nbsp;as planned this year, with people encouraged to vote by post if they have concerns about visiting polling stations in person.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-residents-invited-to-vote-by-post-at-the-may-elections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-residents-invited-to-vote-by-post-at-the-may-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders hail 'great' vaccine progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's leaders have hailed the north east for leading the way in the roll-out of the COVID vaccine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leaders-hail-great-vaccine-progress/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/leaders-hail-great-vaccine-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic Berwick Shelter set for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Berwick beach shelter&nbsp;immortalised&nbsp;in a painting by LS Lowry is being refurbished over the coming weeks.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/iconic-berwick-shelter-set-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/iconic-berwick-shelter-set-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital device support for children and young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has committed to providing more children and young people with digital devices and internet access to assist them in remote learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/digital-device-support-for-children-and-young-people/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/digital-device-support-for-children-and-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children, young people and families with SEND to have their say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are being asked for feedback on a strategy which sets out plans to develop and improve support for them in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-young-people-and-families-with-send-to-have-their-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-young-people-and-families-with-send-to-have-their-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you - now let's not squander your hard work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let&rsquo;s not throw away all your hard work &ndash; that&rsquo;s the message from the leaders of North East councils after a surge in Covid cases since lockdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thank-you-now-lets-not-squander-your-hard-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 03:34:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thank-you-now-lets-not-squander-your-hard-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop Local, Shop Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents to Shop Local, Shop Northumberland to support the economy in its recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/shop-local-shop-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:38:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/shop-local-shop-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents' views sought on council's draft budget plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being invited to have their say on&nbsp;next&nbsp;year&rsquo;s&nbsp;draft&nbsp;budget proposals.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-councils-draft-budget-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-views-sought-on-councils-draft-budget-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lynemouth coast clean-up scheme set for planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is to apply for planning permission to allow the main&nbsp;clean up&nbsp;works to get underway to tackle&nbsp;the historic pollution at Lynemouth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lynemouth-coast-clean-up-scheme-set-for-planning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lynemouth-coast-clean-up-scheme-set-for-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid Mobile Testing Unit to remain in Haltwhistle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;mobile testing unit is to remain in&nbsp;Haltwhistle&nbsp;to make access to testing easier than ever for&nbsp;local residents.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-mobile-testing-unit-to-remain-in-haltwhistle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-mobile-testing-unit-to-remain-in-haltwhistle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes huge investment planned for county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has welcomed news of a huge investment planned for&nbsp;the county.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-huge-investment-planned-for-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-huge-investment-planned-for-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Testing Sites to open in Berwick and Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more&nbsp;Local&nbsp;COVID-19 Testing Centres are to open in&nbsp;&nbsp;Northumberland &ndash; in Berwick and&nbsp;Hexham.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-testing-sites-to-open-in-berwick-and-hexham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-testing-sites-to-open-in-berwick-and-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have your say on major rail line plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being urged to have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-major-rail-line-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-major-rail-line-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-isolation support scheme now live]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new scheme has been introduced which will give financial support to people who are required by law to self-isolate and who are on low incomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/self-isolation-support-scheme-now-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:41:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/self-isolation-support-scheme-now-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local leaders react to Prime Minister's announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following discussions with Leaders and MPs across the region, the Government has indicated today that the North East region&nbsp;will be subject the &lsquo;high&rsquo; level -&nbsp;as with all other areas, this will be kept under close review by Government and Public Health England and subject to change at any time in line with case numbers, hospital admissions and local hospital capacity.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-leaders-react-to-prime-ministers-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:41:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-leaders-react-to-prime-ministers-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Democracy Week 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland&rsquo;s young people encouraged to get involved in democracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-democracy-week-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:41:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-democracy-week-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Closure Order served on Berwick property following complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;full&nbsp;closure order has been served on a house in Berwick due to&nbsp;continued and&nbsp;escalating anti-social behaviour at the property&nbsp;and the breaching of Covid&nbsp;19&nbsp;regulations.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-closure-order-served-on-berwick-property-following-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:41:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-closure-order-served-on-berwick-property-following-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free school meals will continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and carers of children in Northumberland who are eligible for free school meals are being reassured that these will continue to be provided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-school-meals-will-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:41:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-school-meals-will-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Mother and son prosecuted for animal neglect]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
A Blyth mother and son have been prosecuted for neglect of their&nbsp;dogs&nbsp;by&nbsp;Northumberland County Council.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-mother-and-son-prosecuted-for-animal-neglect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:41:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-mother-and-son-prosecuted-for-animal-neglect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Deputy Chief Fire Officer appointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme Binning has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service&rsquo;s (NFRS) Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO), following an extensive selection process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-deputy-chief-fire-officer-appointed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-deputy-chief-fire-officer-appointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light given for Blyth town centre improvement works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The green light&rsquo;s been&nbsp;given for&nbsp;expanded&nbsp;street improvements in Blyth&nbsp;town&nbsp;centre.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/green-light-given-for-blyth-town-centre-improvement-works/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/green-light-given-for-blyth-town-centre-improvement-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabinet approves budget proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland&nbsp;&nbsp;County&nbsp;Council&rsquo;s Cabinet has approved budget proposals for the coming year&nbsp;-&nbsp;which will&nbsp;now&nbsp;go out for public consultation next month.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cabinet-approves-budget-proposals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cabinet-approves-budget-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland care homes told to close to visitors from Monday after rise in Covid cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance has been issued to older persons care homes across Northumberland to suspend non-essential visitors from Monday 14 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-care-homes-told-to-close-to-visitors-from-monday-after-rise-in-covid-cases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:27:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-care-homes-told-to-close-to-visitors-from-monday-after-rise-in-covid-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research reveals impact of Covid on North East lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research commissioned by the seven North East councils reveals how people across the region feel about Covid-19 and local restrictions - with over half admitting that while they want to follow the rules, they &lsquo;find it hard&rsquo; to stick to social distancing guidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-research-reveals-impact-of-covid-on-north-east-lives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-research-reveals-impact-of-covid-on-north-east-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work progresses on £2.65m Haltwhistle school project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating a home for a new primary school and a space for community activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-progresses-on-265m-haltwhistle-school-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:35:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-progresses-on-265m-haltwhistle-school-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New service to support mental wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[If worries about job security, going back to work after being furloughed, finding a new job or finances are affecting their mental health can now access a new support service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-service-to-support-mental-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:35:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-service-to-support-mental-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost your job or worried about your future due to Covid-19?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have lost your job or are worried about the risk of losing it due to Covid-19 you can now get support through a new service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lost-your-job-or-worried-about-your-future-due-to-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:35:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lost-your-job-or-worried-about-your-future-due-to-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linking job hunters with vacancies in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joint working between the National Careers Service, the Department for Work and Pensions, the council and Advance Northumberland is connecting employers with job vacancies to Northumberland residents seeking work.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/linking-job-hunters-with-vacancies-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:35:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/linking-job-hunters-with-vacancies-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-fibre broadband to connect Cambois area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council are working with FACTO, an independent broadband provider, to help raise awareness of fibre broadband support across Cambois.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-fibre-broadband-to-connect-cambois-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:35:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/full-fibre-broadband-to-connect-cambois-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free online exercise classes with Active Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland sports&nbsp;centres&nbsp;across the county are now closed&nbsp;for the lockdown,&nbsp;in line with government guidance&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;don&rsquo;t put your feet up just yet&nbsp;as&nbsp;their&nbsp;fitness instructors&nbsp;will be running free online classes to keep you moving and your spirits raised.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-online-exercise-classeswith-active-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-online-exercise-classeswith-active-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council further supports schools during Covid-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Face coverings and banners delivered to schools across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-further-supports-schools-during-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-further-supports-schools-during-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity founder picks up national award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder of&nbsp;an Ashington based charity has won a national entrepreneur award.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/charity-founder-picks-up-national-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/charity-founder-picks-up-national-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archives receive cash boost from Culture Recovery Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Archives have been awarded funding from the Culture Recovery Fund to help it recover from Covid19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/archives-receive-cash-boost-from-culture-recovery-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/archives-receive-cash-boost-from-culture-recovery-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School entry applications open this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apply from Saturday 12 September for 2021 Middle, High and Secondary places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/school-entry-applications-open-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/school-entry-applications-open-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland visitors spend over £1bn in the county during 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitor expenditure experiences 1.9% increase on spend compared to 2018]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-visitors-spend-over-1bn-in-the-county-during-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-visitors-spend-over-1bn-in-the-county-during-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council  funding to refurbish and reopen Prudhoe playpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet has today approved &pound;86,000 of funding to refurbish and reopen a children&rsquo;s play park next to Prudhoe Waterworld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-funding-to-refurbish-and-reopen-prudhoe-playpark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-funding-to-refurbish-and-reopen-prudhoe-playpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found in Slaley]]></title><description><![CDATA[An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information about a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition in the Slaley area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-to-find-owners-of-severely-neglected-dog-found-in-slaley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/appeal-to-find-owners-of-severely-neglected-dog-found-in-slaley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New service will protect Northumberland’s shorebirds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new coastal ranger service is set to safeguard important shorebirds along Northumberland's coastline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-service-will-protect-northumberlands-shorebirds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:32:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-service-will-protect-northumberlands-shorebirds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn how to re-set your health with the PHE Better Health campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and visitors in Northumberland are being encouraged to seize the moment and reset their health, with an initial focus on healthy weight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learn-how-to-re-set-your-health-with-the-phe-better-health-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:32:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learn-how-to-re-set-your-health-with-the-phe-better-health-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn how to find your perfect apprenticeship in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us at one of our online apprentice recruitment events this week to find out how you can kickstart your career or get a job through our apprenticeships scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learn-how-to-find-your-perfect-apprenticeship-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:32:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learn-how-to-find-your-perfect-apprenticeship-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid Mobile Testing Unit set up in Haltwhistle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;mobile testing unit has been set up in&nbsp;Haltwhistle&nbsp;to make access to testing easier than ever for&nbsp;local residents.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-mobile-testing-unit-set-up-in-haltwhistle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-mobile-testing-unit-set-up-in-haltwhistle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes free school meals announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council has welcomed&nbsp;the Government&rsquo;s&nbsp;decision&nbsp;to provide free school&nbsp;meals&nbsp;over the holidays.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-free-school-meals-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-free-school-meals-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional walker fined for failing to clear up after dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional dog walker prosecuted for breaching Public Spaces Protection Order on Cambois Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/professional-walker-fined-forfailing-to-clear-up-after-dog/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/professional-walker-fined-forfailing-to-clear-up-after-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East local authorities join forces in the fight against Covid-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local authorities across the North East have joined forces to focus their combined efforts to urge residents to play their part and help prevent the spread of coronavirus following an increase in positive cases in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-local-authorities-join-forces-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-local-authorities-join-forces-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Britain’s most beautiful marathon’ goes virtual to support local NHS charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details have been unveiled of a series of virtual events that will be held on the weekend when the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon should have been taking place.&nbsp;Details have been unveiled of a series of virtual events that will be held on the weekend when the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon should have been taking place.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/britains-most-beautiful-marathon-goes-virtual-to-support-local-nhs-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/britains-most-beautiful-marathon-goes-virtual-to-support-local-nhs-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling all the county's creative freelancers!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creative Freelancers in Northumberland are being asked to take part in a research project to help shape the future of their industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/calling-all-the-countys-creative-freelancers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:13:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/calling-all-the-countys-creative-freelancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay Cybersafe when buying online this Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Trading&nbsp;Standards.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-cybersafewhen-buying-onlinethis-christmas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-cybersafewhen-buying-onlinethis-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for Newbiggin Sports &amp; Community Centre&nbsp;upgrade&nbsp;revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to&nbsp;upgrade,&nbsp;refurbish&nbsp;and remodel&nbsp;Newbiggin&nbsp;Sports and Community Centre have been revealedThe designs and&nbsp;proposals can be viewed at&nbsp;&nbsp;https://nland.uk/newbigginlc&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-for-newbiggin-sports-amp-community-centrenbspupgradenbsprevealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-for-newbiggin-sports-amp-community-centrenbspupgradenbsprevealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work due to start on next phase of Berwick Old Bridge restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next phase of a multi-year programme of work to restore and refurbish Berwick&rsquo;s historic Old Bridge will start on 26 October.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-due-to-start-on-next-phase-of-berwick-old-bridge-restoration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-due-to-start-on-next-phase-of-berwick-old-bridge-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glass recycling trial set to get underway in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the council is proposing a pilot scheme where residents can recycle glass bottles and jars from their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/glass-recycling-trial-set-to-get-underway-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/glass-recycling-trial-set-to-get-underway-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers advised of A697 roadworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are being advised of&nbsp;road&nbsp;improvement&nbsp;works on the A697&nbsp;over the coming weeks.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/drivers-advised-of-a697-roadworks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/drivers-advised-of-a697-roadworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t get caught out – make sure you’re on the electoral register]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dont-get-caught-out-make-sure-youre-on-the-electoral-register/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:49:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dont-get-caught-out-make-sure-youre-on-the-electoral-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital learning given a boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of children will benefit from IT equipment and wifi routers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/digital-learning-given-a-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:49:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/digital-learning-given-a-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes digital boost for county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has appointed telecommunications company BT to deliver a major scheme to boost digital connectivity in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-digital-boost-for-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:49:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-digital-boost-for-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth scoops extra funding for town centre scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blyth is to get a further &pound;750,000 cash boost as plans for its regeneration continue to gather pace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-scoops-extra-funding-for-town-centre-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:49:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-scoops-extra-funding-for-town-centre-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mams on the Move outdoor exercise classes restart]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular outdoor exercise class for post natal mums and their babies has restarted in Blyth and Ashington, with social distancing and safety a top priority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mams-on-the-move-outdoor-exercise-classes-restart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mams-on-the-move-outdoor-exercise-classes-restart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow guidance to stay safe from Covid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and visitors are being urged to protect themselves by following the safety guidance about Covid-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/follow-guidance-to-stay-safe-from-covid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/follow-guidance-to-stay-safe-from-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work progresses on historic Lynemouth pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Site investigations are beginning later this month as work progresses on tackling the historic pollution at Lynemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-progresses-on-historic-lynemouth-pollution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-progresses-on-historic-lynemouth-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding bid for town's transformation submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major funding bid which could unlock up to &pound;40m investment to transform Blyth town centre has been submitted to government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-bid-for-towns-transformation-submitted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-bid-for-towns-transformation-submitted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to start on Union Chain Bridge restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restoration of the world-famous 200-year-old Union Chain Bridge has taken a big step forward with the appointment of the main works contractor.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-start-on-union-chain-bridge-restoration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-start-on-union-chain-bridge-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New accessible facilities get green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[New accessible toilet facilities in two of the county&rsquo;s key tourist locations have been given the green light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-accessible-facilities-get-green-light/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-accessible-facilities-get-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning from lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and carers of children with special educational needs are being asked to help the Council understand the impact COVID-19 has had on them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learning-from-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learning-from-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company donates &pound;7,000 of products to county's vulnerable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multinational consumer goods company Procter and Gamble (P&amp;G) has donated more than &pound;7,000 worth of products to help vulnerable and at risk residents in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/company-donates-pound7000-of-products-to-countys-vulnerable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/company-donates-pound7000-of-products-to-countys-vulnerable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Hexham charities receive Queen’s Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Hexham based charities have been awarded the prestigious Queen&rsquo;s Award For Voluntary Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/two-hexham-charities-receive-queens-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:32:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/two-hexham-charities-receive-queens-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot scheme set to bring history to life for pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schoolchildren across Northumberland could soon see history being brought to life digitally thanks to a new pilot scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pilot-scheme-set-to-bring-history-to-life-for-pupils/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:32:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pilot-scheme-set-to-bring-history-to-life-for-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measures being finalised to safely re-open town centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draft proposals to safely re-open town centres as lockdown eases are being finalised by the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/measures-being-finalised-to-safely-re-open-town-centres/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:32:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/measures-being-finalised-to-safely-re-open-town-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Felton Bridge work nears completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to repair nearly a 100-year-old bridge in Northumberland is almost complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/felton-bridge-work-nears-completion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:32:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/felton-bridge-work-nears-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel and exercise during lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know many of you will be looking for places to enjoy your daily exercise during the next few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/travel-and-exercise-during-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/travel-and-exercise-during-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland tips to remain open during second national lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has confirmed that all Household Waste Recovery&nbsp;Centres&nbsp;(tips) in Northumberland will remain open to residents during the&nbsp;month-long&nbsp;national lockdown beginning Thursday 5 November.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-tips-to-remain-open-during-second-national-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-tips-to-remain-open-during-second-national-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition of old school site almost complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demolition work is almost complete&nbsp;on the former&nbsp;Morpeth&nbsp;First School in Goose&nbsp;Hill&nbsp;to&nbsp;clear the site for redevelopment.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/demolition-of-old-school-site-almost-complete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/demolition-of-old-school-site-almost-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland celebrates carers for national awareness week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The invaluable role of carers is being celebrated in Northumberland - as part of Carers Week 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-celebrates-carers-for-national-awareness-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:39:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-celebrates-carers-for-national-awareness-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council backs ambitious plans to increase walking and cycling in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambitious plans to encourage more people to walk and cycle in Northumberland have been backed by Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-backs-ambitious-plans-to-increase-walking-and-cycling-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:39:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-backs-ambitious-plans-to-increase-walking-and-cycling-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses urged to apply for small business grant before deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications close this Sunday - 14 June - for Covid-19 Discretionary Grants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-urged-to-apply-for-small-business-grant-before-deadline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:39:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-urged-to-apply-for-small-business-grant-before-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer surfacing scheme success]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s summer&nbsp;programme&nbsp;to improve the county&rsquo;s road surfaces is&nbsp;now&nbsp;complete.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-surfacing-scheme-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-surfacing-scheme-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First county pub closed for COVID breaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bedlington pub has become the first in the county to be&nbsp;closed down&nbsp;for breaching Covid regulations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-county-pub-closed-for-covid-breaches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-county-pub-closed-for-covid-breaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A warm welcome awaits you at Northumberland Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week is National Libraries Week and the message from Northumberland Libraries is &ldquo;We are open and looking forward to welcoming you back&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-warm-welcome-awaits-you-at-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-warm-welcome-awaits-you-at-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PE to get a boost in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[PE and Sport Premium made available to schools in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pe-to-get-a-boost-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pe-to-get-a-boost-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents warned to beware of cold callers selling fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Public Protection Service is warning residents of the dangers of dealing with doorstep callers selling fish, following a recent spate of incidents across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-warned-to-beware-of-cold-callers-selling-fish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-warned-to-beware-of-cold-callers-selling-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Northumberland delivers virtual weight management programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland has started a virtual weight management course, with sessions delivered over the video conferencing platform Zoom to participants across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/active-northumberland-delivers-virtual-weight-management-programme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/active-northumberland-delivers-virtual-weight-management-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to start on tackling historic Lynemouth pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding to kick-start the clean-up of historic pollution on the coast at Lynemouth has been agreed by the Council&rsquo;s Cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-start-on-tackling-historic-lynemouth-pollution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 22:11:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-start-on-tackling-historic-lynemouth-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public safety paramount as country parks re-open]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-safety-paramount-as-country-parks-re-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 22:11:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/public-safety-paramount-as-country-parks-re-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding for flood schemes welcomed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grants for funding to protect homes from flooding have been formally accepted by the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-for-flood-schemes-welcomed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 22:11:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-for-flood-schemes-welcomed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to start on Morpeth’s new leisure centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A turf cutting ceremony has taken place to officially mark the start of a multi-million pound scheme to transform leisure provision in Morpeth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-start-on-morpeths-new-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-to-start-on-morpeths-new-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weddings team help couple rearrange ceremony in 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team at Northumberland Registration Service pulled out all the stops to help a couple rearrange their wedding before the national lockdown began today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/weddings-team-help-couple-rearrange-ceremony-in-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/weddings-team-help-couple-rearrange-ceremony-in-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction work to resume on Berwick’s new leisure centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is due to recommence on the construction of Berwick&rsquo;s new state of the art leisure centre following a halt in building work due to the coronavirus lockdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/construction-work-to-resume-on-berwicks-new-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2020 02:05:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/construction-work-to-resume-on-berwicks-new-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth support continues to help Northumberland’s young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team have reached out to over 370 young people during the past 18-weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/youth-support-continues-to-help-northumberlands-young-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/youth-support-continues-to-help-northumberlands-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active pools open to the public - but swimmers must pre-book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland swimming pools have reopened to the public this week ( Monday 3rd August)&nbsp; but swimmers must pre-book a time slot, before taking the plunge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/active-pools-open-to-the-public-but-swimmers-must-pre-book/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/active-pools-open-to-the-public-but-swimmers-must-pre-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands volunteer to help their community]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 Northumberland residents have volunteered to help in their communities through Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s Northumberland Communities Together initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thousands-volunteer-to-help-their-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/thousands-volunteer-to-help-their-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents thanked as tips re-open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council&rsquo;s Household Waste Recovery Centres (HWRC) opened this week - with residents thanked for their patience.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-as-tips-re-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-thanked-as-tips-re-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland National Park launches COVID-19 community support initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-national-park-launches-covid-19-community-support-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:32:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-national-park-launches-covid-19-community-support-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter holiday bin collection day changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bin collections for the week beginning Easter Monday (13 April) will take place one day later than your usual collection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/easter-holiday-bin-collection-day-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:32:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/easter-holiday-bin-collection-day-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents urged to pledge to connect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council are working with FACTO to help raise awareness of fibre broadband support across Cambois.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-urged-to-pledge-to-connect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-urged-to-pledge-to-connect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you be a Northumberland Community Champion?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County&nbsp;Council is&nbsp;encouraging&nbsp;residents, workplace representatives and community and voluntary groups&nbsp;to sign up to become&nbsp;Northumberland&nbsp;Community Champions.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/could-you-be-a-northumberland-community-champion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/could-you-be-a-northumberland-community-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas with the Hobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Christmas show from Alnwick Playhouse, Maltings Berwick and Queen&rsquo;s Hall Arts streaming online from 12-31 December 2020]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/christmas-with-the-hobs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/christmas-with-the-hobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid mental health support for residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exclusive helpline and online self-help service is available to people living in Northumberland who may be worried about how the current pandemic is affecting their mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-mental-health-support-for-residents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/covid-mental-health-support-for-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal summit to develop plans for county's visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders, landowners and&nbsp;tourism groups&nbsp;are coming together for a special coastal summit&nbsp;next week.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coastal-summit-to-develop-plans-for-countys-visitors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coastal-summit-to-develop-plans-for-countys-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck load of toilet paper donated to council’s shielding hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/truck-load-of-toilet-paper-donated-to-councils-shielding-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:06:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/truck-load-of-toilet-paper-donated-to-councils-shielding-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region pulls together to reinforce "stay at Home" message]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region is pulling together to remind people to stay at home this Easter weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/region-pulls-together-to-reinforce-stay-at-home-message/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:06:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/region-pulls-together-to-reinforce-stay-at-home-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks PPE supplies from Northumberland businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is asking local businesses to support their efforts to secure additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect frontline workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-seeks-ppe-supplies-from-northumberland-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:06:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-seeks-ppe-supplies-from-northumberland-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council praises outstanding efforts of foster carers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has praised the tremendous response and ongoing efforts of foster carers across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-praises-outstanding-efforts-of-foster-carers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:06:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-praises-outstanding-efforts-of-foster-carers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cemeteries still open to visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are reminded that cemetery and burial grounds are still open to visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cemeteries-still-open-to-visitors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:06:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cemeteries-still-open-to-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£49m paid out to Northumberland businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over &pound;49m in grants has been paid out to 4,406 businesses and hundreds of companies have been supported through the business hub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/49m-paid-out-to-northumberland-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:06:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/49m-paid-out-to-northumberland-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accessing Aidan is UK's best 'Hidden Gem']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northumberland project has won a top category at the prestigious UK Heritage&nbsp; Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/accessing-aidan-is-uks-best-hidden-gem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/accessing-aidan-is-uks-best-hidden-gem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary traffic changes in Hexham town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temporary traffic changes are being introduced around Hexham&rsquo;s Market Place to help safeguard the public and support the recovery of the town centre after the easing of lockdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/temporary-traffic-changes-in-hexham-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/temporary-traffic-changes-in-hexham-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business can now apply for new pavement licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pubs, cafes and restaurants wanting to move their chairs and tables outside can now apply to the council for permission through a special fast-track system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/business-can-now-apply-for-new-pavement-licences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/business-can-now-apply-for-new-pavement-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over £36m paid out to Northumberland businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has now paid out over &pound;36 million to help small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, and is asking others to come forward and register.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/over-36m-paid-out-to-northumberland-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:10:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/over-36m-paid-out-to-northumberland-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have fun with the Silly Squad and Northumberland Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Summer we&rsquo;re going to get silly!<br />
Northumberland Libraries are calling for children to join in the fun and sign up to keep reading as part of Silly Squad, this year&rsquo;s Summer Reading Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-fun-with-the-silly-squad-and-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-fun-with-the-silly-squad-and-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County to benefit from £1.5m COVID funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses, residents and the tourism industry are to benefit from a &pound;1.5 million funding boost as the county continues to recover from the coronavirus lockdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-to-benefit-from-15m-covid-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-to-benefit-from-15m-covid-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome step for Great Northumberland Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has welcomed an important step in the creation of a Great Northumberland Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/welcome-step-for-great-northumberland-forest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/welcome-step-for-great-northumberland-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QE II landmark proposal to be decided by planning hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The controversial planning application is set to be decided through a hearing run by The Planning Inspectorate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/qe-ii-landmark-proposal-to-be-decided-by-planning-hearing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/qe-ii-landmark-proposal-to-be-decided-by-planning-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulky waste collection service resuming]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bulky-waste-collection-service-resuming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bulky-waste-collection-service-resuming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still time to add your views to library consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just a few days left of a consultation into the future shape of Northumberland&rsquo;s library service the public is being urged to send in their views and comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/still-time-to-add-your-views-to-library-consultation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:49:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/still-time-to-add-your-views-to-library-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major upgrade planned for Newbiggin Sports Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scheme to upgrade Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre has been given the green light after County Councillors agreed to fund the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-upgrade-planned-for-newbiggin-sports-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:49:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-upgrade-planned-for-newbiggin-sports-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvements coming to Tyne Riverside Country Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is getting underway to improve play facilities at a Prudhoe park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/improvements-coming-to-tyne-riverside-country-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:49:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/improvements-coming-to-tyne-riverside-country-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan to be legally ‘made’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet has agreed to formally &lsquo;make&rsquo; the Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cramlington-neighbourhood-plan-to-be-legally-made/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:49:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cramlington-neighbourhood-plan-to-be-legally-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation on future of West Woodburn First School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet has agreed to carry out formal consultation on the potential closure of the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/consultation-on-future-of-west-woodburn-first-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:49:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/consultation-on-future-of-west-woodburn-first-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A challenge we owed to every child]]></title><description><![CDATA[How our social care services team secured a "Good" Ofsted rating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-challenge-we-owed-to-every-child/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:49:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-challenge-we-owed-to-every-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support for school children will continue during Christmas break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 9,500 school children in receipt of free school meals will continue to receive support during the Christmas break thanks to a government Winter Grant Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/support-for-school-children-will-continue-during-christmas-break/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/support-for-school-children-will-continue-during-christmas-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council formally secures ownership of Hexham parking site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council has formally signed the contract that will&nbsp;secure&nbsp;hundreds of new parking spaces in&nbsp;Hexham&nbsp;and&nbsp;support the economic growth of the town.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-formally-secures-ownership-of-hexham-parking-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-formally-secures-ownership-of-hexham-parking-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doors open to Ponteland schools campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s commitment to provide&nbsp;a multi-million-pound learning and leisure&nbsp;campus&nbsp;in Ponteland is now complete&nbsp;and&nbsp;this week&nbsp;hundreds of&nbsp;excited&nbsp;pupils&nbsp;moved into their new schools&nbsp;to begin&nbsp;their learning journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/doors-open-topontelandschoolscampus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/doors-open-topontelandschoolscampus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why not go green with our spring clean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to get people out and about cleaning up their local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/why-not-go-green-with-our-spring-clean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:57:11 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/why-not-go-green-with-our-spring-clean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers reminded to check island crossing times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Council is reminding drivers to adhere to safe crossing times on the Holy Island causeway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/drivers-reminded-to-check-island-crossing-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:57:11 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/drivers-reminded-to-check-island-crossing-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland Archives reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Archives service will be reopening to the public from September 17]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-archives-reopening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-archives-reopening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultural organisations set to receive cash boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cultural organisations and event organisers are set to receive a cash boost from Northumberland Council Council with the launch of new funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cultural-organisations-set-to-receive-cash-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cultural-organisations-set-to-receive-cash-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural communities to get broadband boost to improve connectivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government&rsquo;s Broadband Upgrade Fund campaign has launched in Northumberland to help businesses, employees and countryside communities take advantage of all the benefits associated with faster and more reliable internet connections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rural-communities-to-get-broadband-boost-to-improve-connectivity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rural-communities-to-get-broadband-boost-to-improve-connectivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental, health and educational support a top priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support will continue through the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mental-health-and-educational-support-a-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mental-health-and-educational-support-a-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free trees to help tackle climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Council has launched a pioneering new initiative to help residents, schools and community groups help make Northumberland greener by planting free trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-trees-to-help-tackle-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-trees-to-help-tackle-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's classic 'Not Now, Bernard' inspires story trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families are heading to Newbiggin-by-the-sea to be taken on a journey of magic and mystery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/childrens-classic-not-now-bernard-inspires-story-trail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/childrens-classic-not-now-bernard-inspires-story-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car park improvements complete in Ponteland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Works to improve parking and roads in Ponteland town centre are almost complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/car-park-improvements-complete-in-ponteland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/car-park-improvements-complete-in-ponteland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight limits set for historic coastal bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight restrictions are being put in place on a historic coastal bridge in a bid to protect it from further deterioration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/weight-limits-set-for-historic-coastal-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 17:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/weight-limits-set-for-historic-coastal-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pool installation starts in flagship new sports centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pool-installation-starts-in-flagship-new-sports-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 17:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pool-installation-starts-in-flagship-new-sports-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans underway for new town centre carpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next stage in plans to increase parking spaces in Morpeth is getting underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-underway-for-new-town-centre-carpark/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 17:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-underway-for-new-town-centre-carpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libraries offering virtual reality experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you like to fly a Lancaster bomber, take a trip inside Doctor Who&rsquo;s TARDIS, walk in the Himalayas or watch gorillas in the Congo?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/libraries-offering-virtual-reality-experiences/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 17:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/libraries-offering-virtual-reality-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating inspirational women in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stories of inspirational women from across Northumberland are being shared to mark International Women&rsquo;s Day 2020 through creative writing and artwork by schoolchildren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrating-inspirational-women-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 17:14:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrating-inspirational-women-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety key as county prepares for lockdown easing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety remains the priority as the council works with residents and businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased further from this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-key-as-county-prepares-for-lockdown-easing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-key-as-county-prepares-for-lockdown-easing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick Port funding set to boost tourism trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is set to provide &pound;400,000 funding to Berwick Port as part of an ambitious scheme to bring cruise ships to the town and increase tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-port-funding-set-to-boost-tourism-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:39:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-port-funding-set-to-boost-tourism-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cemeteries closed due to new Government laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council regrets to inform residents that with immediate effect all cemeteries are now closed across the county to the public until further notice.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cemeteries-closed-due-to-new-government-laws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cemeteries-closed-due-to-new-government-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash lifeline for Northumberland businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has paid out over &pound;20 million to help almost 2,000 small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cash-lifeline-for-northumberland-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cash-lifeline-for-northumberland-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work underway on two new schools for Hexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first turf has been cut on one of the largest new school developments in Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-underway-on-two-new-schools-for-hexham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-underway-on-two-new-schools-for-hexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work complete on Morpeth walkway scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is now complete repairing a Morpeth walkway damaged by a landslip in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-complete-on-morpeth-walkway-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-complete-on-morpeth-walkway-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge repairs funding secured]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has successfully secured &pound;3.7 million in national funding to improve the county&rsquo;s bridges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-repairs-funding-secured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bridge-repairs-funding-secured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Further £10m commitment to bringing back rail service]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/further-10m-commitment-to-bringing-back-rail-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:38:14 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/further-10m-commitment-to-bringing-back-rail-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County tree-planting scheme branches out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first of more than 600 new trees are being planted across Northumberland - making the county greener and cleaner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-tree-planting-scheme-branches-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:38:14 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-tree-planting-scheme-branches-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to purchase affordable housing for local people in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has agreed to fund the purchase of&nbsp; 33 new affordable houses in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-purchase-affordable-housing-for-local-people-in-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:38:14 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-purchase-affordable-housing-for-local-people-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State-of-the-art Ponteland Leisure Centre opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;new&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;Ponteland Leisure Centre&nbsp;is due to open its doors to the public for the first time&nbsp;on&nbsp;December&nbsp;2,&nbsp;however due to Tier 3 restrictions&nbsp;in Northumberland,&nbsp;only limited facilities will be operational.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/state-of-the-artponteland-leisure-centreopens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/state-of-the-artponteland-leisure-centreopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra funding for county's rural roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extra &pound;15 million funding for rural roads and path repairs across the county is earmarked for this year&rsquo;s budget.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extra-funding-for-countys-rural-roads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:40:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extra-funding-for-countys-rural-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep doing your bit, leaders urge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep doing your bit now and we can get out of lockdown in a better position - that's the message today from the region's leaders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/keep-doing-your-bit-leaders-urge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/keep-doing-your-bit-leaders-urge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face coverings mandatory on school transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children aged over 11 are to wear face coverings unless exempt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/face-coverings-mandatory-on-school-transport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/face-coverings-mandatory-on-school-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses visited to ensure new regulations being followed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers from Northumberland County Council have started visiting businesses around the county to ensure they are operating within the new government regulations and to offer support and assistance where it is needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-visited-to-ensure-new-regulations-being-followed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-visited-to-ensure-new-regulations-being-followed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council supports nationwide community clean-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has pledged its support for this year&rsquo;s Great British September Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-supports-nationwide-community-clean-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-supports-nationwide-community-clean-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New benches encourage taking ‘time to talk’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blyth Central Children's Centre has unveiled some new benches, aimed at combating loneliness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-benches-encourage-taking-time-to-talk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:42:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-benches-encourage-taking-time-to-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMS Northumberland looking forward to a warm North East welcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMS Northumberland will sail into the River Tyne for a routine port visit to Newcastle, in order to strengthen the ties between the Ship and its affiliated county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hms-northumberland-looking-forward-to-a-warm-north-east-welcome/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:42:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hms-northumberland-looking-forward-to-a-warm-north-east-welcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duchess of Northumberland visits Eastlea Primary School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils at Eastlea Primary School in Cramlington had the opportunity to meet Her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland when she visited the school to raise a new school flag on the school grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/duchess-of-northumberland-visits-eastlea-primary-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:42:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/duchess-of-northumberland-visits-eastlea-primary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council looks to pioneering broadband scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the most rural households in Northumberland could soon be connected to broadband through a unique initiative being pioneered by the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-looks-to-pioneering-broadband-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:42:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-looks-to-pioneering-broadband-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council is Ready for Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is time to change how we all think about mental health in the workplace and Northumberland County Council has become the latest organisation to show its commitment to staff by signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-is-ready-for-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:42:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-is-ready-for-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost for Morpeth's historic market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morpeth&rsquo;s historic market is to undergo a transformation to improve its offer and attract more customers to the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/boost-for-morpeths-historic-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:42:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/boost-for-morpeths-historic-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Silly with Northumberland Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Libraries want children to join in the fun and keep reading as part of Silly Squad, this year&rsquo;s Summer Reading Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/get-silly-with-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/get-silly-with-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dedicated Tourism hub set up to support businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dedicated support hub for Tourism and Hospitality businesses has been set up by Northumberland County Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dedicated-tourism-hub-set-up-to-support-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dedicated-tourism-hub-set-up-to-support-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners of Winter reading challenge announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners of the Winter Reading Mini Challenge in libraries across Northumberland have been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winners-of-winter-reading-challenge-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winners-of-winter-reading-challenge-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans unveiled to tackle historic beach pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major scheme is being planned to tackle historic pollution on a small stretch of the Northumberland coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-unveiled-to-tackle-historic-beach-pollution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-unveiled-to-tackle-historic-beach-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our apprentices aren’t running errands, they’re running departments!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is blazing a trail this National Apprenticeship Week.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/our-apprentices-arent-running-errands-theyre-running-departments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/our-apprentices-arent-running-errands-theyre-running-departments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East Company of the Year is recruiting for apprentices]]></title><description><![CDATA[North East Company of the Year Tharsus Group is putting its support behind apprenticeships in Northumberland during National Apprenticeship Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-company-of-the-year-is-recruiting-for-apprentices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-east-company-of-the-year-is-recruiting-for-apprentices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego tournament sees Northumberland schools battle robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils from seven Northumberland schools put their problem solving and team work skills to the test at Northumberland&rsquo;s first ever FIRST LEGO League Tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lego-tournament-sees-northumberland-schools-battle-robots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/lego-tournament-sees-northumberland-schools-battle-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding confirmed for Berwick’s first 3G football pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berwick is to get its first ever artificial grass pitch which will provide high quality football facilities for young people and adults in the town right throughout the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-confirmed-for-berwicks-first-3g-football-pitch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-confirmed-for-berwicks-first-3g-football-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick tree planting scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tree planting scheme has taken place in Berwick as the county works to become cleaner and greener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-tree-planting-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:13:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-tree-planting-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three cheers for Northumberland’s volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark National Volunteer Week (1 - 7June), Northumberland County Council is issuing an extra special thank you to all the amazing volunteers who have given up their time to help local people and who continue to step up on a daily basis, to help those in need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/three-cheers-for-northumberlands-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/three-cheers-for-northumberlands-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans approved for Morpeth’s £21 million new leisure centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning permission has been granted for a new multi-million pound leisure development in Morpeth which will deliver first class facilities for a new era of better health, wellbeing and sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-approved-for-morpeths-21-million-new-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-approved-for-morpeths-21-million-new-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth town centre set for multi-million pound transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major plans to kick start Blyth town centre&rsquo;s renewal have moved a step closer as the County Council has been asked to support a near &pound;40 million investment programme prior to a bid to the national Future High Streets Fund (FSHF)&nbsp; this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-town-centre-set-for-multi-million-pound-transformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-town-centre-set-for-multi-million-pound-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents reminded to stay at home and save lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and visitors are being reminded to stay indoors to exercise or to do it in their local area to avoid unnecessary travel during the coronavirus outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-reminded-to-stay-at-home-and-save-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-reminded-to-stay-at-home-and-save-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice to council tenants on rent payments and support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council would like any tenants who have lost their job or who are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the Coronavirus to get in touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/advice-to-council-tenants-on-rent-payments-and-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/advice-to-council-tenants-on-rent-payments-and-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reading well to help children's mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Libraries are marking Children's Mental Health Week 2020 with the introduction of the Reading Agency&rsquo;s new Reading Well for children&rsquo;s booklist to libraries throughout the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/reading-well-to-help-childrens-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/reading-well-to-help-childrens-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Programme developed to reduce impact of parent conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new campaign is highlighting support available to families experiencing relationship problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/programme-developed-to-reduce-impact-of-parent-conflict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/programme-developed-to-reduce-impact-of-parent-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New permit scheme to reduce roadworks disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Government permit scheme aimed at reducing road disruption for travellers by better coordinating roadworks has gone live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-permit-scheme-to-reduce-roadworks-disruption/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-permit-scheme-to-reduce-roadworks-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth swimming pool to reopen following major refurbishment work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first phase of an exciting &pound;5 million scheme, funded by Northumberland County Council,&nbsp; to rejuvenate and modernise Blyth Sports Centre is now complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-swimming-pool-to-reopen-following-major-refurbishment-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:58:08 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-swimming-pool-to-reopen-following-major-refurbishment-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good across the board for children’s social care in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has been awarded an overall &lsquo;good&rsquo; rating across the board by Ofsted following a recent inspection of children&rsquo;s social care services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/good-across-the-board-for-childrens-social-care-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/good-across-the-board-for-childrens-social-care-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal landmark work complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is complete on the restoration of the main pier in Seahouses after a multi-million pound improvement project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coastal-landmark-work-complete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coastal-landmark-work-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on proposed boundary changes to Morpeth Town Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electoral arrangements of Morpeth Town Council&nbsp; are currently being examined with a view to amending its boundaries with Hebron, Hepscott and Mitford Parish Councils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-boundary-changes-to-morpeth-town-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:18:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-boundary-changes-to-morpeth-town-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum date set for Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A date has been set for a local referendum on the Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-cramlington-neighbourhood-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:18:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/referendum-date-set-for-cramlington-neighbourhood-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global firm to deliver Blyth investment strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global engineering, management and development consultancy firm Mott MacDonald have been appointed to deliver a new town centre investment strategy for Blyth town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/global-firm-to-deliver-blyth-investment-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:18:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/global-firm-to-deliver-blyth-investment-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change action plan gets full approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Councillors have formally approved their Climate Change Action Plan - paving the way for a range of ambitious green projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/climate-change-action-plan-gets-full-approval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:18:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/climate-change-action-plan-gets-full-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashington town centre scheme gets green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multi-million pound scheme to transform Ashington town centre has taken another major step forward with Advance Northumberland securing planning permission for its flagship scheme on Portland Park.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-town-centre-scheme-gets-green-light/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:18:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ashington-town-centre-scheme-gets-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Cramlington Nature reserve welcomes artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local artist, John Craggs has now installed the artwork to raise further awareness of the red squirrels in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/east-cramlington-nature-reserve-welcomes-artwork/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/east-cramlington-nature-reserve-welcomes-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Leader's response following the Prime Minister&rsquo;s announcement on Saturday 31 October]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leader has issued a message to residents and businesses following the Prime Minister's announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-leaders-response-following-the-prime-ministerrsquos-announcement-on-saturday-31-october/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-leaders-response-following-the-prime-ministerrsquos-announcement-on-saturday-31-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamas Core Stability class to start online for new mams]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Active Northumberland is&nbsp;about&nbsp;to start a new online exercise class to help new mums regain strength, stability and confidence in exercise.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mamas-core-stabilityclass-to-start-online-for-new-mams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/mamas-core-stabilityclass-to-start-online-for-new-mams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodhorn Museum marks reopening with "The Quest of Missing Questions"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodhorn Museum is reopening its doors to members of the public from Wednesday 02 September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/woodhorn-museum-marks-reopening-with-the-quest-of-missing-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/woodhorn-museum-marks-reopening-with-the-quest-of-missing-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay safe and ensure you're on the electoral register]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safeguard everyone&rsquo;s health and your vote by sparing just a few minutes to make sure your name is on the electoral register.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-safe-and-ensure-youre-on-the-electoral-register/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/stay-safe-and-ensure-youre-on-the-electoral-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flytipping crackdown getting underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crackdown on flytipping is getting underway - targeting the minority who litter our streets, coast and countryside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/flytipping-crackdown-getting-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/flytipping-crackdown-getting-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland residents ‘Walking on Sunshine’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrities have been showing their support for a community dance-along which showcased the county&rsquo;s kindness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-residents-walking-on-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-residents-walking-on-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grant fund for small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has announced a new &pound;4.6m grant fund to support small businesses which have been impacted by Covid-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-grant-fund-for-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-grant-fund-for-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Northumberland schools get ready to re-open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the county, Northumberland schools are installing safety measures, ready to welcome back Year 6, Year 1 and Reception pupils]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/more-northumberland-schools-get-ready-to-re-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/more-northumberland-schools-get-ready-to-re-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webcasting providing comfort to nearly 100 bereaved families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is supporting bereaved families in the county by providing free webcasts from funerals at its crematorium in Blyth&nbsp; - with nearly 100 families using the service so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/webcasting-providing-comfort-to-nearly-100-bereaved-families/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/webcasting-providing-comfort-to-nearly-100-bereaved-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smokers urged to quit in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when staying healthy is of peak importance, smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the step and give up cigarettes for good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/smokers-urged-to-quit-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/smokers-urged-to-quit-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarecrows supporting key workers across Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local residential care home for adults with learning disabilities in Blyth has been working hard to keep day-to-day life for their residents in lockdown as normal as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/scarecrows-supporting-key-workers-across-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/scarecrows-supporting-key-workers-across-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Please be a considerate neighbour during lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we all continue to adjust to Government requirements to Stay at Home unless travel is absolutely necessary, life is very different for many families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/please-be-a-considerate-neighbour-during-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/please-be-a-considerate-neighbour-during-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Library offers exciting new ways to access service]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may not be able to visit your local library at the moment but with lots of exciting digital options there&rsquo;s no need to miss out on your favourite book or club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/digital-library-offers-exciting-new-ways-to-access-service/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/digital-library-offers-exciting-new-ways-to-access-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer roadshow will promote staying active, connected and well]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &lsquo;Shades of Summer&rsquo; roadshow next week is set to help elderly people to stay active and connected in their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-roadshow-will-promote-staying-active-connected-and-well/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-roadshow-will-promote-staying-active-connected-and-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New playpark unveiled in Bedlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &pound;80,000 play area has been opened at Gallagher Park in Bedlington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-playpark-unveiled-in-bedlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-playpark-unveiled-in-bedlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on services for families in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you or your family have attended a children&rsquo;s centre in Northumberland - or received support from the early help family team - then the council wants to hear from you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-services-for-families-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-services-for-families-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovingham footbridge to be replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The footbridge deck at one of Northumberland&rsquo;s most famous river crossings is to be fully replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ovingham-footbridge-to-be-replaced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ovingham-footbridge-to-be-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New wedding website goes live]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-wedding-website-goes-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-wedding-website-goes-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keen interest in new apprenticeship programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been very strong interest in a new apprenticeship which will equip people for a career in caring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/keen-interest-in-new-apprenticeship-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/keen-interest-in-new-apprenticeship-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hub focuses on future of market towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hexham Hub has welcomed a seminar focusing on the future of town centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hub-focuses-on-future-of-market-towns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hub-focuses-on-future-of-market-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes multi-million pound digital funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has welcomed &pound;12m funding to boost digital connectivity in rural communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-multi-million-pound-digital-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-multi-million-pound-digital-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early years network shortlisted for national award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has been shortlisted for a national award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/early-years-network-shortlisted-for-national-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/early-years-network-shortlisted-for-national-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for a roundabout way of promoting business?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know you can promote your business with the council through our Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/looking-for-a-roundabout-way-of-promoting-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/looking-for-a-roundabout-way-of-promoting-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North of Tyne takes centre stage for national cycle race]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-of-tyne-takes-centre-stage-for-national-cycle-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/north-of-tyne-takes-centre-stage-for-national-cycle-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good progress on park restoration project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is progressing well on a multi-million pound scheme to restore an historic Ashington park to its former glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/good-progress-on-park-restoration-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/good-progress-on-park-restoration-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners announced for Tour of Britain jersey competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners have been announced for a Tour of Britain competition that saw schools across the county design Northumberland themed cycling jerseys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winners-announced-for-tour-of-britain-jersey-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winners-announced-for-tour-of-britain-jersey-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polling stations open for PCC election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polling stations across the county are open today, Thursday 18 July to choose the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/polling-stations-open-for-pcc-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/polling-stations-open-for-pcc-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town centre building work nears completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is nearing completion to bring a Morpeth town centre building back into use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/town-centre-building-work-nears-completion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/town-centre-building-work-nears-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone application submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has submitted an application seeking funding from the national &pound;44m High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme (HSHAZ).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-high-streets-heritage-action-zone-application-submitted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-high-streets-heritage-action-zone-application-submitted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth service support for summer activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council's youth service is supporting a range of holiday activities right across the county this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/youth-service-support-for-summer-activities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/youth-service-support-for-summer-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a difference a mile makes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stamfordham Primary is one of the latest schools to embrace The Daily Mile as part of its schedule for all students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/what-a-difference-a-mile-makes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/what-a-difference-a-mile-makes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local RDA riders in the ribbons at National finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-rda-riders-in-the-ribbons-at-national-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-rda-riders-in-the-ribbons-at-national-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find out more about Police and Crime Commissioner candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/find-out-more-about-police-and-crime-commissioner-candidates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/find-out-more-about-police-and-crime-commissioner-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County parks once again among the UK’s best green spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine of Northumberland&rsquo;s parks have once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-parks-once-again-among-the-uks-best-green-spaces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-parks-once-again-among-the-uks-best-green-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cast your vote on Thursday for next Police and Crime Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cast-your-vote-on-thursday-for-next-police-and-crime-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/cast-your-vote-on-thursday-for-next-police-and-crime-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Love Parks Week at Plessey Woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new children&rsquo;s play area is now open at Plessey Woods Country Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrate-love-parks-week-at-plessey-woods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrate-love-parks-week-at-plessey-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer of STEM to take the county by storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-of-stem-to-take-the-county-by-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/summer-of-stem-to-take-the-county-by-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County school pioneers road safety initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-school-pioneers-road-safety-initiative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/county-school-pioneers-road-safety-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alnwick street trial starts in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Alnwick&rsquo;s main shopping streets is to be closed to traffic in a trial aimed at further improving the town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/alnwick-street-trial-starts-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/alnwick-street-trial-starts-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory proposal for Bedlington schools changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council's cabinet has agreed to publish a statutory proposal for changes at two schools in Bedlington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/statutory-proposal-for-bedlington-schools-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/statutory-proposal-for-bedlington-schools-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Relief Road moves a step closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detailed design work is to get underway on a multi-million pound scheme to ease congestion in Blyth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-relief-road-moves-a-step-closer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-relief-road-moves-a-step-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police and Crime Commissioner candidates state their case]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/police-and-crime-commissioner-candidates-state-their-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/police-and-crime-commissioner-candidates-state-their-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entries are open for the LOVE Northumberland awards 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're inviting people to tell us how they LOVE Northumberland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/entries-are-open-for-the-love-northumberland-awards-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/entries-are-open-for-the-love-northumberland-awards-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coco reunited with family after three day search]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coco-reunited-with-family-after-three-day-search/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/coco-reunited-with-family-after-three-day-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build a career in care through new apprenticeship programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new and innovative apprenticeship programme has just been launched by Northumberland County Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/build-a-career-in-care-through-new-apprenticeship-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/build-a-career-in-care-through-new-apprenticeship-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roadside wildflowers are blooming marvellous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildflowers are blooming across the county as many of Northumberland&rsquo;s verges have exploded in a riot of colour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/roadside-wildflowers-are-blooming-marvellous/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/roadside-wildflowers-are-blooming-marvellous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Alnwick Garden's community spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s one of Northumberland largest visitor attractions but did you know The Alnwick Garden has a real community spirit too?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/discover-the-alnwick-gardens-community-spirit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/discover-the-alnwick-gardens-community-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council set to agree new operating arrangements]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new operating agreement between the Northumberland County Council and Advance Northumberland will be considered by the council&rsquo;s Cabinet on 9 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-set-to-agree-new-operating-arrangements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-set-to-agree-new-operating-arrangements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities urged to add colour to Tour route]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-urged-to-add-colour-to-tour-route/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-urged-to-add-colour-to-tour-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promenade scheme encourages recycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new recycling scheme has been installed on Newbiggin Promenade to enable residents and visitors to recycle more of their waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/promenade-scheme-encourages-recycling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/promenade-scheme-encourages-recycling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great improvement at Haydon Bridge High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haydon Bridge High School has received some fantastic feedback in the report of its most recent Ofsted monitoring visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/great-improvement-at-haydon-bridge-high-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/great-improvement-at-haydon-bridge-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berwick Academy bridging the gap between education and world of work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Berwick Academy are working hard to bridge the gap between education and the world of work as part of an Enterprise Adviser Network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-academy-bridging-the-gap-between-education-and-world-of-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/berwick-academy-bridging-the-gap-between-education-and-world-of-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transformational £394.5m Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal signed off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland is to reap major benefits from multi-million pound investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/transformational-3945m-borderlands-inclusive-growth-deal-signed-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/transformational-3945m-borderlands-inclusive-growth-deal-signed-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 1,000 school children celebrate The Daily Mile]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/over-1000-school-children-celebrate-the-daily-mile/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/over-1000-school-children-celebrate-the-daily-mile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline looming for postal and proxy voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to apply to vote by post, or by proxyat the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner Election on Thursday July 18, you&rsquo;ll need to be quick as the deadline to submit an application form islooming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/deadline-looming-for-postal-and-proxy-voting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/deadline-looming-for-postal-and-proxy-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Schools to design a Northumberland jersey for Britain’s biggest cycle tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/schools-to-design-a-northumberland-jersey-for-britains-biggest-cycle-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/schools-to-design-a-northumberland-jersey-for-britains-biggest-cycle-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Active entry for service personnel to mark Armed Forces Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-active-entry-for-service-personnel-to-mark-armed-forces-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-active-entry-for-service-personnel-to-mark-armed-forces-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community partnership award for Hexham flood scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success for Northumberland County Council and partners at the 2019 Flood and Coast Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-partnership-award-for-hexham-flood-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-partnership-award-for-hexham-flood-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Celebrating sporting success at Northumberland School Games Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools from around the county came together for a day of sport, activity, and fun at the Northumberland School Games Festival on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrating-sporting-success-at-northumberland-school-games-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrating-sporting-success-at-northumberland-school-games-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Events in Northumberland receive cash boost thanks to new fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event organisers across Northumberland have received a cash boost thanks to a new fund launched by the County Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/events-in-northumberland-receive-cash-boost-thanks-to-new-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/events-in-northumberland-receive-cash-boost-thanks-to-new-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolam Lake benefits from council investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bolam Lake Country Park has been undergoing a transformation thanks to a generous investment plan by Northumberland County Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bolam-lake-benefits-from-council-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bolam-lake-benefits-from-council-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children invited to join Space Chase at Northumberland libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children in Northumberland are being invited to join the Space Chase and sign up to this year&rsquo;s Summer Reading Challenge at their local library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-invited-to-join-space-chase-at-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/children-invited-to-join-space-chase-at-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union Chain Bridge funding bid made]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next funding bid has been made to help restore the historic Union Chain Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/union-chain-bridge-funding-bid-made/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/union-chain-bridge-funding-bid-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbit owners are urged to get pets vaccinated against deadly disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbit owners are being advised to get their pets vaccinated to protect them against a new strain of a deadly virus that is spreading across North Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rabbit-owners-are-urged-to-get-pets-vaccinated-against-deadly-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rabbit-owners-are-urged-to-get-pets-vaccinated-against-deadly-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities invited to dress their area to impress for Tour of Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tour of Britain organisers are urging community groups, schools, businesses and land owners to show their support for the race by creating bigger than life works of art in open spaces across the North of Tyne area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-invited-to-dress-their-area-to-impress-for-tour-of-britain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/communities-invited-to-dress-their-area-to-impress-for-tour-of-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's Centre services move will allow SEND expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is running a consultation on changes at Morpeth Children's Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/childrens-centre-services-move-will-allow-send-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/childrens-centre-services-move-will-allow-send-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates for next Police Crime Commissioner announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The candidates standing for election to be the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area have been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/candidates-for-next-police-crime-commissioner-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/candidates-for-next-police-crime-commissioner-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike Week promotes eco-friendly travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools from across Northumberland have been taking part in National Bike Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bike-week-promotes-eco-friendly-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bike-week-promotes-eco-friendly-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham Hub seeks high street heritage funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hexham could soon see high street improvements and new cultural activities if an application for Historic England funding is successful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-hub-seeks-high-street-heritage-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-hub-seeks-high-street-heritage-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Service response to HMICFRS inspection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is taking positive action to address areas identified for improvement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-response-to-hmicfrs-inspection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fire-service-response-to-hmicfrs-inspection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking rower is the latest to sign up to campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[World record-breaking ocean rower Claire Hughes is the latest to sign up to the Discover our Land campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/record-breaking-rower-is-the-latest-to-sign-up-to-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/record-breaking-rower-is-the-latest-to-sign-up-to-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A reading tour with a difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate the publication of her new novel about St Cuthbert, local author Katharine Tiernan is undertaking a Reading Tour of St Cuthbert&rsquo;s Way, starting in Melrose and finishing on Lindisfarne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-reading-tour-with-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-reading-tour-with-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seahouses carpark a big hit with visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourists are reaping the benefits of improvements at one of the county&rsquo;s most popular car parks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/seahouses-carpark-a-big-hit-with-visitors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/seahouses-carpark-a-big-hit-with-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Information Week 2019 in Northumberland Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Libraries across Northumberland will be focusing on helping local residents to access information to help them manage their health and wellbeingas part of National Health Information week, which takes place from the 1st-7th July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/health-information-week-2019-in-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/health-information-week-2019-in-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents invited to Berwick open event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berwick residents will have an opportunity to find out more about future plans for the town at an event on Saturday 29 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-invited-to-berwick-open-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-invited-to-berwick-open-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen’s Award for Bell View in Belford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell View Resource Centre in Belfordhas been awarded a prestigious award for voluntary service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/queens-award-for-bell-view-in-belford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/queens-award-for-bell-view-in-belford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for vacationing voters to have their say in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are looking to take an early summer holiday this year pleasemake sure yourright to vote doesn&rsquo;t fly away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-for-vacationing-voters-to-have-their-say-in-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/call-for-vacationing-voters-to-have-their-say-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buggy fit exercise class for new mums]]></title><description><![CDATA[A great outdoor exercise class for post natal mums and their babies is taking place inNewbiggin and Blyth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/buggy-fit-exercise-class-for-new-mums/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/buggy-fit-exercise-class-for-new-mums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recognising the contribution of carers in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contribution made by carers in Northumberland is being recognised as part of National Carers Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/recognising-the-contribution-of-carers-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/recognising-the-contribution-of-carers-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The signs are great for Tynedale Horticultural Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynedale Horticultural Service unveiled new signage at their relocated base as part of an open day at Minsteracres Retreat Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/the-signs-are-great-for-tynedale-horticultural-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/the-signs-are-great-for-tynedale-horticultural-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents reassured on council waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has moved to reassure residents over where its recyclable waste ends up once collected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-reassured-on-council-waste/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-reassured-on-council-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving forward with Morpeth Leisure Centre development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development of a new state-of-the art &pound;18 million Sports and Leisure Centre in Morpeth is moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/moving-forward-with-morpeth-leisure-centre-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/moving-forward-with-morpeth-leisure-centre-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlords invited to free information event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landlords and agents based in Northumberland are invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landlords-invited-to-free-information-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landlords-invited-to-free-information-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham Market Place consultation results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future development of Hexham remains bright, with a number of exciting projects in the pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-market-place-consultation-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hexham-market-place-consultation-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety advice for unmodified Whirlpool tumble dryers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety advice for consumers for Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 &ndash; September 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-advice-for-unmodified-whirlpool-tumble-dryers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/safety-advice-for-unmodified-whirlpool-tumble-dryers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red squirrel rescue on Wooler Common]]></title><description><![CDATA[A baby red squirrel is making a good recovery at a local wildlife sanctuary after being found cold and distressed on Wooler Common.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/red-squirrel-rescue-on-wooler-common/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/red-squirrel-rescue-on-wooler-common/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists to beware of horse drawn wagons returning from Appleby Horse Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way home from the annual Appleby Horse Fair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/motorists-to-beware-of-horse-drawn-wagons-returning-from-appleby-horse-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/motorists-to-beware-of-horse-drawn-wagons-returning-from-appleby-horse-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home movers - don’t lose your vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often things can get lost or forgotten when moving house, but with the Police Crime Commissionerelections due to take place on Thursday July 18 , Northumberland County Council is urging home moversto make sure their vote isn&rsquo;t one of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/home-movers-dont-lose-your-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/home-movers-dont-lose-your-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic bridge site restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Painstaking work to restore a 300-year-old bridge to its former glory are now complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-bridge-site-restored/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/historic-bridge-site-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cash for Tynedale community groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Community groups in Tynedale have been recognised for the work they do in their local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-tynedale-community-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-tynedale-community-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cash for North Northumberland community groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Community groups in North Northumberland have been recognised for the work they do in their local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-north-northumberland-community-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-north-northumberland-community-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cash for Cramlington, Bedlington and Seaton Valley community groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community groups in Cramlington, Bedlington and Seaton Valley have been recognised for the work they do in their local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-cramlington-bedlington-and-seaton-valley-community-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-cramlington-bedlington-and-seaton-valley-community-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cash for Castle Morpeth community groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community groups in Castle Morpeth have been recognised for the work they do in their local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-castle-morpeth-community-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-castle-morpeth-community-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cash for Ashington and Blyth community groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Community groups in Ashington and Blyth have been recognised for the work they do in their local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-ashington-and-blyth-community-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-ashington-and-blyth-community-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craster car park driving up visitor numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourists are reaping the benefits of scores of extra spaces at one of the county&rsquo;s most popular car parks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/craster-car-park-driving-up-visitor-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/craster-car-park-driving-up-visitor-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speeding drivers tackled in Warkworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers passing through Warkworth are being warned to keep their speed in check as police step up their camera enforcement due to continued excessive speeding through the village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/speeding-drivers-tackled-in-warkworth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/speeding-drivers-tackled-in-warkworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Reminder to residents after Ashington fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire in a first floor flat in Ashington has resulted in a fatality, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/reminder-to-residents-after-ashington-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/reminder-to-residents-after-ashington-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain doesn't 'steel' the show on Ponteland site visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a rainy May day, students from Ponteland High School visited the site of the new schools and leisure development in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rain-doesnt-steel-the-show-on-ponteland-site-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/rain-doesnt-steel-the-show-on-ponteland-site-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community hall scoops funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Aidan&rsquo;s Hall Trust, Berwick has scooped &pound;3,500 of funding to continue their improvement works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-hall-scoops-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/community-hall-scoops-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland businesses encouraged to enter tourism awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism businesses in Northumberland are being encouraged to enter the new-look North East England Tourism Awards which opened today (Thursday 6 June).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-businesses-encouraged-to-enter-tourism-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-businesses-encouraged-to-enter-tourism-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools encouraged to saddle up for Tour of Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools are being urged to gear up for a key role when the UK&rsquo;s largest and most prestigious cycle race rolls through the region this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/schools-encouraged-to-saddle-up-for-tour-of-britain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/schools-encouraged-to-saddle-up-for-tour-of-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road repair scheme progressing well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of metres of road and nearly 20 bridges have been improved after the council secured government highway funding last winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/road-repair-scheme-progressing-well/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/road-repair-scheme-progressing-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning application submitted for new leisure centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planning application is now in for Berwick&rsquo;s new &pound;20m leisure centre - with the first images of the new build released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-new-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/planning-application-submitted-for-new-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pyjamarama Fun across Northumberland Libraries 3-9 June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland Libraries from Berwick to Blyth and across to Hexham will be welcoming children in their PJs to join in with stories and rhymes to celebrate BookTrust&rsquo;s Pyjamarama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pyjamarama-fun-across-northumberland-libraries-3-9-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pyjamarama-fun-across-northumberland-libraries-3-9-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park pavilion gets a new lease of life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A century old park near Prudhoe has had its pavilion brought back into use thanks to a real partnership effort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/park-pavilion-gets-a-new-lease-of-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/park-pavilion-gets-a-new-lease-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major funding planned for former school site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is set to agree a &pound;1.2m investment on the former Lindisfarne school site in Alnwick to create a modern Adult Learning Centre and Community Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-funding-planned-for-former-school-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-funding-planned-for-former-school-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to declare 'climate emergency']]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is to declare a &lsquo;climate emergency&rsquo; - as it vows to half its carbon footprint by 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-declare-climate-emergency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-declare-climate-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Tall Ship crew welcomed home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew onboard the Blyth Tall Ship charity expedition received a warm welcome home on Saturday 1st June following an epic 10-week journey around the British Isles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-tall-ship-crew-welcomed-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-tall-ship-crew-welcomed-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still time to have a say on Bedlington schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is still time for everyone to have their say on proposals brought forward by Bedlington schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/still-time-to-have-a-say-on-bedlington-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/still-time-to-have-a-say-on-bedlington-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start of work on new fire station at Ponteland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has started on construction of a new community fire station on Callerton Lane in Ponteland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/start-of-work-on-new-fire-station-at-ponteland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/start-of-work-on-new-fire-station-at-ponteland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegasus played host to Riding for Disabled qualifier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pegasus Riding For the Disabled Centre in Morpeth played host to a regional competition which saw over 50 riders compete for a place in the national Riding for the Disabled championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pegasus-played-host-to-riding-for-disabled-qualifier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/pegasus-played-host-to-riding-for-disabled-qualifier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap happy photographers featured at Discover our Land exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budding photographers who entered the Discover our Land photography competition can see their work on display at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre throughout June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/snap-happy-photographers-featured-at-discover-our-land-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/snap-happy-photographers-featured-at-discover-our-land-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seahouses Pier restoration work starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is now underway on the restoration of the main pier in Seahouses in a multi-million pound improvement project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/seahouses-pier-restoration-work-starts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/seahouses-pier-restoration-work-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Plan complete ahead of time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northumberland Local Plan has been completed ahead of time and is on its way to Government for independent inspection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-plan-complete-ahead-of-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/local-plan-complete-ahead-of-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvement works starting at busy Cramlington junction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scheme is getting underway to improve safety and traffic flows at a busy Cramlington town centre junction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/improvement-works-starting-at-busy-cramlington-junction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/improvement-works-starting-at-busy-cramlington-junction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Life Today: where’s the risk highlighted as part of Child Safety Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The risks that lead to children being injured are to be highlighted by Northumberland County Council and partners during National Child Safety Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/family-life-today-wheres-the-risk-highlighted-as-part-of-child-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/family-life-today-wheres-the-risk-highlighted-as-part-of-child-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumping garden waste will damage coastal ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is issuing a reminder to residents that the dumping of garden waste is illegal and classed as fly-tipping,following a spate of incidents, along the Northumberland coast which is damaging the local ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dumping-garden-waste-will-damage-coastal-ecosystem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dumping-garden-waste-will-damage-coastal-ecosystem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth Tall Ship returns home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blyth Tall Ship charity expedition comes to an end after an epic 10-week journey around the British Isles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-tall-ship-returns-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-tall-ship-returns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launch event marks start of a new era for Active Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Northumberland hasofficially launched its new brand,marking the start of a new era for the charitable trust as it sets out its ambitious vision for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/launch-event-marks-start-of-a-new-era-for-active-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/launch-event-marks-start-of-a-new-era-for-active-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First ever North of Tyne stage for OVO Energy Tour of Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the UK&rsquo;s biggest professional cycle race, will return to the North East of England this September as the North of Tyne hosts the third stage of the race on Monday 9 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-ever-north-of-tyne-stage-for-ovo-energy-tour-of-britain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-ever-north-of-tyne-stage-for-ovo-energy-tour-of-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New market trader incentive scheme launched across Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new financial incentive scheme has been launchedby Northumberland County Council to encourage would-be- traders to take a stall at one of the county&rsquo;s vibrant markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-market-trader-incentive-scheme-launched-across-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-market-trader-incentive-scheme-launched-across-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complex road scheme finished ahead of target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roadworks on a vital route connecting rural communities have been finished ahead of time and ahead of cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/complex-road-scheme-finished-ahead-of-target/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/complex-road-scheme-finished-ahead-of-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £20m leisure centre set for November start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on Berwick&rsquo;s new leisure centre is set to be underway by the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-20m-leisure-centre-set-for-november-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-20m-leisure-centre-set-for-november-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roll up for the Greatest show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors to this weekend&rsquo;s Northumberland County Show will be able to taste, touch and see for themselves what&rsquo;s Great about the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/roll-up-for-the-greatest-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/roll-up-for-the-greatest-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on proposed changes boundary changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electoral arrangements of parishes in the Rothbury areaare currently being examined and the views of the public living and working in the area are being sought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-changes-boundary-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-changes-boundary-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought on proposed boundary changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electoral arrangements of parishes in the Rothbury areaare currently being examined and the views of the public living and working in the area are being sought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-boundary-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/views-sought-on-proposed-boundary-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning about Special Free School at Blyth event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has run an event for trusts that could be interested in running a new Special Free School in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learning-about-special-free-school-at-blyth-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/learning-about-special-free-school-at-blyth-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win with our waste survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents who go online and complete a short waste survey before 27 May also have the opportunity to WIN &pound;50 &ndash; just by giving their views on bin collections and other waste services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/win-with-our-waste-survey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/win-with-our-waste-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover our Land campaign heads to Westminster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland is open for business! That&rsquo;s the message that will be delivered to Westminster at a special event next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/discover-our-land-campaign-heads-to-westminster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/discover-our-land-campaign-heads-to-westminster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamburgh loos back open for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most visited spots in Bamburgh is back open for business ahead of the busy summer season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bamburgh-loos-back-open-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bamburgh-loos-back-open-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find out more about foster care at special event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you interested in finding out more about being a foster carer?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/find-out-more-about-foster-care-at-special-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/find-out-more-about-foster-care-at-special-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’d like your views on the draft housing strategy for Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking the views of people who:Live in Northumberland<br />
Work in Northumberland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/wed-like-your-views-on-the-draft-housing-strategy-for-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/wed-like-your-views-on-the-draft-housing-strategy-for-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted and Buster help fight against illegal tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sniffer dogs Ted and Buster have been brought in by Housing and Public Protection at Northumberland County Councilto help with their fight against illegal tobacco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ted-and-buster-help-fight-against-illegal-tobacco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/ted-and-buster-help-fight-against-illegal-tobacco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European elections on May 23rd]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 23rd May 2019 there will be European Parliamentary elections across Europe. In the UK voters will choose 73 MEPs in 12 multi-member regional constituencies. Each region has a different number of MEPs based on its population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/european-elections-on-may-23rd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/european-elections-on-may-23rd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come and discover STEM at Prudhoe's Fuse centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling all science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) enthusiasts!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-and-discover-stem-at-prudhoes-fuse-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-and-discover-stem-at-prudhoes-fuse-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road improvement works being rolled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is getting underway on the council&rsquo;s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland&rsquo;s roads a smoother experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/road-improvement-works-being-rolled-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/road-improvement-works-being-rolled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating sport at Para games festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools from around the county came together for a day of sport, activity, and fun at the annual Northumberland Para School Games Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrating-sport-at-para-games-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/celebrating-sport-at-para-games-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT Broadband telephone scam operating in the county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being urged by Northumberland County Council to be on their guard over broadband scam telephone calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bt-broadband-telephone-scam-operating-in-the-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/bt-broadband-telephone-scam-operating-in-the-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invitations sought for Spittal community building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Invitations are being sought for expressions of interest for organisations to operate community facilities and services in Spittal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/invitations-sought-for-spittal-community-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/invitations-sought-for-spittal-community-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly tipper caught and fined]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Annitsford man has been fined &pound;400by Northumberland County Council after illegally dumping waste on Mill Lane in Seghill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fly-tipper-caught-and-fined/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fly-tipper-caught-and-fined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Bear Hunt winner meets book’s author at Hexham Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well known children's author Michael Rosen visited the Silence in the Library audio listening pod at Hexham Library last week as part of the Hexham Book Festival and during his visit made a special presentation to 6-year-old Charlotte Christie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/young-bear-hunt-winner-meets-books-author-at-hexham-library/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/young-bear-hunt-winner-meets-books-author-at-hexham-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special event for Bedlington dog lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is running a Green Dog Walkers event at Gallagher Park, Bedlington on Saturday 4 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/special-event-for-bedlington-dog-lovers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/special-event-for-bedlington-dog-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have your say on Bedlington schools proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultation is underway on a proposal to extend the age ranges of two schools in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-bedlington-schools-proposals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/have-your-say-on-bedlington-schools-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First ever mayor for the North of Tyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Driscoll was declared as the first ever mayor for the North of Tyne this afternoon (Friday, May 3).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-ever-mayor-for-the-north-of-tyne/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-ever-mayor-for-the-north-of-tyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new look and a new name for early education in Hadston.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coquet Children&rsquo;s Centre&rsquo;s early education provision has a new look and a new name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-new-look-and-a-new-name-for-early-education-in-hadston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/a-new-look-and-a-new-name-for-early-education-in-hadston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord prosecuted for illegal eviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A private landlord has been ordered to pay &pound;545 in fines and costs after unlawfully evicting a tenant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landlord-prosecuted-for-illegal-eviction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/landlord-prosecuted-for-illegal-eviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Cultural Fund for Northumberland now live]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new cultural fund for event organisers in Northumberland is now live for applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-cultural-fund-for-northumberland-now-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-cultural-fund-for-northumberland-now-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extended bus service coming to Berwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extended bus service is being introduced in Berwick after the council stepped in to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extended-bus-service-coming-to-berwick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/extended-bus-service-coming-to-berwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haydon Bridge traffic proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals to improve the road layout on one of Haydon Bridge&rsquo;s main roads are moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/haydon-bridge-traffic-proposals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/haydon-bridge-traffic-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland tops primary offers table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtually all Northumberland parents have gained their top preference of first or primary school on National Offers Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-tops-primary-offers-table/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-tops-primary-offers-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donate your unwanted furniture and help people in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community service to collect, repair and reuse unwanted household furniture and items, and then sell them on at affordable prices to those who need them, is operating in Blyth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/donate-your-unwanted-furniture-and-help-people-in-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/donate-your-unwanted-furniture-and-help-people-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth man given 10 year animal ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a picture of Heidi enjoying herself on the beach after her rescue and rehabilitation. However life was not always as happy for her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-man-given-10-year-animal-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-man-given-10-year-animal-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special event promotes responsible dog ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is running a Green Dog Walkers event at Eastfield Playing Fields in Cramlington on Saturday,April 27 between 9am -12pm,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/special-event-promotes-responsible-dog-ownership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/special-event-promotes-responsible-dog-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FREE events website available for Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event organisers across Northumberland will now be able to promote their event for free thanks to a website set up by the county council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-events-website-available-for-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-events-website-available-for-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work complete on £6.5m roads improvements scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is complete on a &pound;6.5m scheme to improve the road network in rural parts of Northumberland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-complete-on-65m-roads-improvements-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/work-complete-on-65m-roads-improvements-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next stage of plans for Ashington town centre approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding has been agreed towards a multi-million pound scheme to transform Ashington town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/next-stage-of-plans-for-ashington-town-centre-approved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/next-stage-of-plans-for-ashington-town-centre-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Winners of Discover our Land photo competition announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners of a photo competition celebrating all that&rsquo;s great about Northumberland have been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winners-of-discover-our-land-photo-competition-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/winners-of-discover-our-land-photo-competition-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free post-16 student travel sees a big rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free post-16 transport for students across Northumberland has led to a seven-fold increase in the number of young people travelling on council commissioned services to access further education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-post-16-student-travel-sees-a-big-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/free-post-16-student-travel-sees-a-big-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Warning from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a number of recent water related incidents,Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is reminding members of the public about the the dangers posed by fast flowing water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/water-warning-from-northumberland-fire-and-rescue-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/water-warning-from-northumberland-fire-and-rescue-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter fun with Northumberland libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday 8th April marks the start of the school Easter holidays and libraries across Northumberland are running lots of great events to keep children entertained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/easter-fun-with-northumberland-libraries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/easter-fun-with-northumberland-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations close for North of Tyne Mayoral Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations for the North of Tyne Mayoral Elections closed at 4pm today (April 3), with five candidates in the running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/nominations-close-for-north-of-tyne-mayoral-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/nominations-close-for-north-of-tyne-mayoral-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding to help groups with outdoor events]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new fund has been launched to help local groups with the running of their outdoor events in the county this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-to-help-groups-with-outdoor-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/funding-to-help-groups-with-outdoor-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Cultural Fund for Northumberland planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council is planning to launch a new fund to help support new arts and cultural events taking place over the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-cultural-fund-for-northumberland-planned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-cultural-fund-for-northumberland-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council grant for Wooler Bowling Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wooler Bowling Club has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase and install a public access defibrillator outside their clubhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-grant-for-wooler-bowling-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-grant-for-wooler-bowling-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council grant for Stamfordham Cricket Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stamfordham Cricket Club has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase equipment to improve the condition of their playing pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-grant-for-stamfordham-cricket-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-grant-for-stamfordham-cricket-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans submitted to transform Blyth town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambitious proposals to transform Blyth town centre through the &pound;675m Future High Streets Fund have formally been submitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-submitted-to-transform-blyth-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/plans-submitted-to-transform-blyth-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog owners urged to microchip pets following prosecution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog owners are being reminded by Northumberland County Council that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the chip are up-to-date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dog-owners-urged-to-microchip-pets-following-prosecution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/dog-owners-urged-to-microchip-pets-following-prosecution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two convicted after abusing council staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council and Northumbria Police will continue to take strong action against those who abuse their employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/two-convicted-after-abusing-council-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/two-convicted-after-abusing-council-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polish food store fined for failing to label food correctly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Berwick based company, Little Poland Ltd has been prosecuted for failing to correctly label food on sale, in this case, in English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/polish-food-store-fined-for-failing-to-label-food-correctly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/polish-food-store-fined-for-failing-to-label-food-correctly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools gear up for this week’s Big Pedal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools in Northumberland are this week ( March 25 - April 5)taking part The Big Pedal, a national event aimed at improving health while reducing traffic congestion at the school gates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/schools-gear-up-for-this-weeks-big-pedal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/schools-gear-up-for-this-weeks-big-pedal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make a date at Hexham Wedding Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special wedding fair is to be held in Hexham at the beginning of April, providing the perfect opportunity for couples planning their big day, to meet local wedding suppliers and find everything they need for their wedding day under one roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/make-a-date-at-hexham-wedding-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/make-a-date-at-hexham-wedding-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynedale Horticultural Service offers digital skills to users]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tynedale Horticultural Service have used money gifted by Corbridge Gardening Society to purchase digital equipment to offer new skills development to their service users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tynedale-horticultural-service-offers-digital-skills-to-users/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/tynedale-horticultural-service-offers-digital-skills-to-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Step Into Spring and age well]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of special events are to be held across Northumberland in the coming months to help elderly people stay active and connected in their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/step-into-spring-and-age-well/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/step-into-spring-and-age-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents view plans for key Alnwick sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of residents attended a drop in event in Alnwick at the weekend to find out about the latest updates and progress that has been made on a number of key sites in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-view-plans-for-key-alnwick-sites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/residents-view-plans-for-key-alnwick-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manorial Documents Register granted bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on a comprehensive register of details about hundreds of &lsquo;Manors&rsquo; in Northumberland launched last year by Northumberland Archives has resulted in a grant of &pound;73k by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/manorial-documents-register-granted-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/manorial-documents-register-granted-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major improvements complete for two county car parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major improvements have been carried out to two of the county&rsquo;s most popular car parks and have now re-opened ahead of the busy tourist season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-improvements-complete-for-two-county-car-parks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/major-improvements-complete-for-two-county-car-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds turn up for  Berwick leisure centre plan update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 200 local peopleattended drop in sessions in Berwick last weekto view exciting new plans for a &pound;20m new sports and leisure centre for the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hundreds-turn-up-for-berwick-leisure-centre-plan-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/hundreds-turn-up-for-berwick-leisure-centre-plan-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic turnout for Hexham Hub event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Hexham residents attended an event on Saturday and found out more about developments in their town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fantastic-turnout-for-hexham-hub-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/fantastic-turnout-for-hexham-hub-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastlea Primary is recognised for its pupil progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cramlington school has topped a poll on pupil progress from KS1 to KS2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/eastlea-primary-is-recognised-for-its-pupil-progress/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/eastlea-primary-is-recognised-for-its-pupil-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Northumberland in a new way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses and residents are being urged to discover Northumberland in a new way through a new advertising campaign launched this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/discover-northumberland-in-a-new-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/discover-northumberland-in-a-new-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council welcomes coastal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council has welcomed the announcement ofextra Government funding for coastal communities in the county which will help create jobs, attract investment and boost the local economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-coastal-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-welcomes-coastal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to share community clean-up funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Towns across the county are to share in more than &pound;55,000 towards keeping their communities spick and span.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-share-community-clean-up-funds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-to-share-community-clean-up-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cash for Mountain Rescue vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue team has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase a new 4 wheel drive support vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-mountain-rescue-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/council-cash-for-mountain-rescue-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth bandstand shining bright again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The refurbishment of Blyth Bandstand is now complete ahead of the busy tourist season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-bandstand-shining-bright-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-bandstand-shining-bright-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come along and explore STEM at The Sill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling all science, technology, engineering and maths enthusiasts aged between 8 and 13!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-along-and-explore-stem-at-the-sill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/come-along-and-explore-stem-at-the-sill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland’s largest manufacturing employer signs up to campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland&rsquo;s largest manufacturing employer EGGER has become the latest business to sign up to the Discover our Land campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-largest-manufacturing-employer-signs-up-to-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberlands-largest-manufacturing-employer-signs-up-to-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior football club has a home at last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellington Juniors are celebrating having their own clubhouse and pitches for the first time since the club was formed in 1988.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/junior-football-club-has-a-home-at-last/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/junior-football-club-has-a-home-at-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blyth renews partnership to go greener and cleaner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blyth Town Council and Northumberland County Council will work together in a new five-year partnership to bring the highest environmental standards to the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-renews-partnership-to-go-greener-and-cleaner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/blyth-renews-partnership-to-go-greener-and-cleaner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prudhoe road improvements welcomed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Works to improve Prudhoe&rsquo;s main street has been welcomed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prudhoe-road-improvements-welcomed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/prudhoe-road-improvements-welcomed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspections keep the heat on Northumberland sunbed operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Checks on sunbeds, to see whether they are emitting the right levels of UV and that under 18s aren't using them, have taken place in Northumberland, in a bid to help reassure residents who want to get a sun kissed look for summer this year without having to rely on the sun shining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/inspections-keep-the-heat-on-northumberland-sunbed-operators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/inspections-keep-the-heat-on-northumberland-sunbed-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland celebrates its 2,000th Green Dog Walker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scheme which encourages responsible dog ownership in Northumberland has signed up its 2,000th member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-celebrates-its-2000th-green-dog-walker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-celebrates-its-2000th-green-dog-walker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New classrooms for Chantry Middle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantry school in Morpeth has been able to expand its Year 5 entry thanks to new spaces funded by the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-classrooms-for-chantry-middle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/new-classrooms-for-chantry-middle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi million pound investment in council housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council houses across the county are being upgraded as part of a multi-million pound improvement scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/multi-million-pound-investment-in-council-housing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/multi-million-pound-investment-in-council-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First funding announcement welcomed by Borderlands Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Borderlands Partnership has welcomed the first funding announcement following the confirmation of a &pound;345 million deal from the UK and Scottish Governments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-funding-announcement-welcomed-by-borderlands-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/first-funding-announcement-welcomed-by-borderlands-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses in North Northumberland discover new campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses in North Northumberland were invited to a special event in Alnwick last night (TUES) to find out more about a campaign to promote the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-in-north-northumberland-discover-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/businesses-in-north-northumberland-discover-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big turn-out at Morpeth Forum event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 1,000 Morpeth residents braved wintry conditions to find out the latest about ongoing developments for the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/big-turn-out-at-morpeth-forum-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/big-turn-out-at-morpeth-forum-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland recognised in national awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county's Onecall line has been highly commended in the prestigious LGC awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-recognised-in-national-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northumberland/northumberland-recognised-in-national-awards/</guid></item></channel></rss>