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Fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined
A North Shields man has been fined for fly-tipped household items in Blyth following an investigation by environmental enforcement...
Jun 16, 2024
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Action Plan updates aim to tackle climate change in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council is to consider its updated Climate Change Action Plan for 2024 to 2026.   T he Council’s Cabinet will be...
Jun 3, 2024
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Final preparations ahead of historic pollution clean-up work
The final stages of preparation are underway ahead of major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth.  The Council...
May 22, 2024
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Council welcomes Minister visit into farming review
The Council welcomed a Ministerial visit as part of its ongoing work looking into the future of farming in Northumberland. Robbie Moore...
May 19, 2024
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Investigation works getting underway on Morpeth landslip
Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth. Â An emergency closure will be...
May 13, 2024
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Residents fined for failing to clear up rubbish dumped in their gardens
An Ashington man and Newbiggin woman who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their...
Apr 29, 2024
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Little chicks need your help!
The miracle of spring migration is under way and preparations are being finalised to help our feathered friends, as well as people, feel...
Apr 22, 2024
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Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for...
Apr 2, 2024
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Recruits swap shopfloor for the great outdoors
New recruits at Prudhoe’s largest employer swapped the shopfloor for the great outdoors to showcase their environmental credentials....
Mar 27, 2024
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Council urging action over landslip road
The Council is urging the Environment Agency to provide urgent support in dealing with a landslip near Morpeth. The B6343 Mitford Road...
Mar 27, 2024
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Council steps up its fight on fly-tipping
Report a fly-tipping incident Northumberland County Council is stepping up its fight against fly tipping in the county to deter the...
Mar 26, 2024
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Wet start to this year's grass cutting season
Preparations are well underway ahead of the Council’s annual grass cutting programme. Equipment has been serviced and the council has...
Mar 25, 2024
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Prudhoe park path providing proper access
A Prudhoe park is now more accessible than ever after a new path was created around its perimeter for the first time. Eastwoods Park, on...
Nov 22, 2023
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Improvements to three parks set for the green light
Improvements to three of Northumberland’s parks are set to go ahead – including plans for the creation of a bouldering park. The...
Oct 30, 2023
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Funding for environmental projects in Northumberland
Funding is being made available to help voluntary and community groups in the county with environmental projects. As part of the...
Oct 17, 2023
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Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment
Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier...
Oct 10, 2023
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County does blooming marvellous in environment awards
Northumberland has once again enjoyed stunning success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. The competition, now in its 59th...
Sep 29, 2023
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Cutting edge technology being used for flood warning scheme
A project using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood warning systems for rural communities is getting underway in...
Sep 18, 2023
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New woodland path improves public access in Belford
Belford Woodland Volunteers have been working with Northumberland County Council to replace the old footpath through the Community...
Sep 6, 2023
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County parks once again among UK's best
Twelve Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises...
Jul 18, 2023
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