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Fresh warning of sewage discharges at four of Northumberland's most popular beaches

Northumbrian Water has said the beaches bathing waters are rated excellent in terms of water quality

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Government slammed over failure to deal with water companies dumping raw sewage

Companies have said bills are likely to rise to pay for improvements

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Northumbrian Water confirms bills will need to rise to pay for sewage investment

Last week UK water companies apologised for discharges into the country's watercourses

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Calls for money saved by Northumberland County Council cuts to be directed at most vulnerable

The council reported an underspend of £2.1 million last week

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One in four households in Northumberland affected by food insecurity

The leader of Northumberland Labour slammed the Government after the figures were published

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Council branded 'penny pinchers' for new charges for residents in sheltered accommodation

Vulnerable people across Northumberland now face a weekly charge of around £30 for service and heating

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Council tax, rent bills, and coastal parking fees to rise in Northumberland as £17m budget cuts approved

County council chiefs were accused of asking residents to pay more for less as the authority's financial plans for the next year were signed off on Wednesday

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Police investigating as suspected arson attack causes severe damage to Northumberland sports pavilion

Councillor Scott Dickinson says the pavilion will likely need to be demolished after the incident on Saturday afternoon

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Northumberland Tories hit back at Labour criticism of budget

Residents will see a significant rise in council tax with £17 million in cuts earmarked and a significant 4.63% rise in council tax mooted

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Council tax in Northumberland set to rise by 4.63% with £17 million in cuts also earmarked

The leader of the council had previously promised to "look very hard" to avoid such an increase

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Dismay as one of Northumberland's most deprived towns misses out on levelling up funding

Ashington saw a £16 million bid turned down which would have seen the development of a cinema and restaurants as well as upgrading Wansbeck Square and Portland Park

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Anger after North East councils forced to 'beg' for money in levelling up process

The leader of Northumberland Labour has criticised the Government

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Northumberland Conservatives accused of 'having secrets' over looming budget by ex-council leader

There were calls for the various parties on the council to work together more closely on next year's budget

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Plea to save Widdrington rural dental surgery after request to close it

The operators of the practice had requested permission to close the site

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Northumberland Labour leader angered at lack of consultation over new Advance Northumberland board

The plans were approved unanimously by the council's cabinet earlier this year

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Plans for 75 new homes at Hadston approved despite fears over proximity to industrial estate

The area's ward councillor had said he was 'worried' about the plans

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Council leader refuses call to apologise over cabinet member's 'starving in the streets' comments

The comments were made by Jeff Watson, the council's cabinet member for healthy lives

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Calls for Government support on heating oil for Northumberland families as prices spiral

The leader of Northumberland County Council has pointed out the authority is already providing additional support

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Labour unrest as top councillors speak out against £3bn North East devolution deal

Labour opposition leaders in both County Durham and Northumberland have reservations about the long-awaited devolution deal that could unite councils under a North East mayor

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Northumberland Labour outline plans for SEND hubs to end children traveling miles for education

In some cases young children have to travel from Prudhoe to as far away as Blyth or Morpeth

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Max Caller report calls for new leadership at Northumberland County Council

The council was heavily criticised in the long-awaited governance review

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Fury as second home owners in Northumberland to pocket £1.4 million due to energy grant

There are 3,538 second homes in Northumberland which will receive the chancellor's £400 energy bill grant

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Northumberland Labour blast council leader after 'unlawful expenditure' uncovered in damning report

The Conservatives have responded by accusing the Labour leader of 'burying his head in the sand'

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Northumberland Labour call for more consultation events with changes to school structure mooted

The county council are currently consulting on proposed changes to schools in the Amble area

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Proposed pedestrian crossing to Druridge Bay Country Park deemed unsafe and rejected

Council officers felt the plan was not suitable for the road, meaning alternative solutions had to be sought

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