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Community groups across Northumberland have been showcasing how a funding boost has improved the sustainability of their projects. Nine community groups which were awarded funding from the County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund gathered at Morpeth County Hall for a morning of presentations, networking and idea sharing. Blyth Riverside Resource Centre, Queen’s Hall in Hexham, Felton Climate and Nature (CAN), Coquet River Action Group (CRAG), Cramlington and District

The first phase of a new walking and cycling route in Tynedale is complete. The construction of the active travel corridor between Hexham train station and Corbridge has seen substantial works in the west end of Hexham, particularly around the hospital – giving visitors, staff and patients the opportunity to use the new section. There are now segregated areas for pedestrians, wheelers and cyclists, with new bus shelters installed near the Country Store, and fresh bollards i

The cream of the county’s community work has been celebrated at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards. Schools, community groups, organisations and individuals were recognised for their efforts to keep the county clean and green with awards across seven categories in what is now the event’s 16th year. Representatives of all shortlisted entries attended the event at The Alnwick Garden hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Anna Foster, with awards presented by The Duchess

Northumberland County Council is changing the way it delivers its free tree scheme – after giving out over 62,000 saplings over the past six years. This year, the council is promoting the Woodland Trust’s free tree packs for community groups including schools and town and parish councils which is open for applications until August. More information about this year’s scheme can be found at https://www.northumberlandnetzero.uk/apply/free-trees While individual samplings are