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Apr 13, 20212 min read
Shop Local campaign launches
As more businesses across Northumberland prepare to reopen next week residents are being encouraged to Shop Local. The County Council is...
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Mar 11, 20212 min read
Shop Local, Shop Northumberland
As our town centres and communities start to reopen there are lots of different ways you can continue to support our businesses. By...
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Aug 18, 20202 min read
Northumberland takes home Silver and Bronze in National Tourism Awards
During last night’s (MON) virtual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence Awards Ceremony, both St Cuthbert’s House and Restaurant Hjem had...
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Feb 13, 20202 min read
Woodhorn Museum launches new exhibition celebrating contemporary Northern Artists
Woodhorn Museum will be showcasing work by talented Northern Artists as part of its new exhibition, Northumberland: Magic and Myth, which...
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Feb 5, 20202 min read
North East Company of the Year is recruiting for new apprentices
North East Company of the Year Tharsus Group is putting its support behind apprenticeships in Northumberland during National...
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Jan 30, 20203 min read
Marine conservationist swimming to the end of the Earth to protect Antarctica
Next month (Feb) an intrepid team of marine conservationists from around the globe will be accompanying world-renowned extreme swimmer...
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Jan 28, 20202 min read
Girls’ rugby teams fight for place in cup final
Tynedale Rugby Club’s girls’ teams will be fighting for a place in the finals of Northern League cup next month. The club’s Under 18 and...
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Jan 21, 20202 min read
Exciting new attraction moves a step closer
A major tourist attraction in Northumberland has moved a step closer with £5 million Government funding, the Northern Powerhouse Minister...
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Nov 27, 20192 min read
Sky is the limit thanks to Blyth Wind Turbine Training Facility
In a first for the UK wind industry Port of Blyth is installing a bespoke wind turbine training facility at one of its terminals as part...
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Nov 22, 20192 min read
Staycation Award win for Northumberland
We are thrilled to announce that Northumberland has been crowned Seaside Staycation of the Year in iNewspaper’s first ever Staycation...
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Nov 19, 20193 min read
Winners of photo competition announced
Winners of Photo Competition announced The winners of the Discover our Land “Days Out” photo competition which celebrated fantastic...
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Nov 7, 20193 min read
More of Britain’s top treasures to go on display at Vindolanda
During the summer of 2017 Vindolanda archaeologists enjoyed one of their most successful research excavation seasons to date with the...
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Nov 5, 20193 min read
Northumberland again tops the list of nominees in Tourism Awards
Northumberland has topped the list of nominees once again at this year’s North East England Tourism Awards. The shortlist for the...
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Nov 5, 20191 min read
Voting is now open for the pic of the pictures
People power is to decide the pick of the county’s pictures. Discover our Land, the campaign championing the profile of Northumberland,...
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Oct 24, 20192 min read
Conservationist Jane dives straight in with campaign support
It's not every day you come nose to nose with a seal, but that's exactly what the newest recruit to Northumberland County Council's...
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Oct 22, 20192 min read
Great Northumberland Winter Festival events announced
The Great Northumberland Winter Festival was officially launched today with events taking place across the county. A total of 20 events...
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Oct 16, 20192 min read
Cramlington chocolatiers sweet on regional campaign
Northumberland Confectioners Cathy and Matthew Stephenson are backing a county-wide campaign that showcases Northumberland’s thriving...
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Oct 14, 20193 min read
Kielder celebrates it's 10th year as thousands complete Britain's most beautiful marathon
Rain didn't dampen the spirits of nearly 1,000 exhausted but exhilarated runners who helped celebrate the tenth anniversary of Britain's...
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Oct 8, 20191 min read
Discover our Land photography competition moves to Kielder
Budding photographers who entered the Discover our Land photography competition can see their work on display at Kielder Castle...
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Oct 3, 20193 min read
Get snap happy this Autumn
Discover our Land, the campaign helping to raise the profile of Northumberland, is asking people to get snap happy this autumn. The...
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