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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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