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Votes have been counted and MPs declared for the four parliamentary constituencies in Northumberland.
 
The candidates declared as MP for each of the constituencies are as follows:
 
Berwick-upon-Tweed - Anne-Marie Trevelyan, The Conservative Party Candidate
 
Blyth Valley - Ronnie Campbell, Labour Party
 
Hexham - Guy Opperman, The Conservative Party Candidate
 
Wansbeck - Ian Lavery, Labour Party
 
The elections were run by Northumberland County Council and all four counts took place overnight last night at Blyth Sports Centre.
 
The turnout for the Northumberland constituencies was 71.5% for Berwick-upon-Tweed; 67.1% for Blyth Valley; 75.1% for Hexham and 68.4% for Wansbeck.

Click here to see the declartion of results
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Plans for a boutique hotel at Lairds House on Front Street West were approved on Monday by the Local Planning Authority. The proposal is described as ;
"Conversion of former social club and public house into a hotel, with restaurant and bar with external alterations including new conservation roof lights to front, steel gate and railings, and to the rear new dormer windows, rear extension to include office, lobby, dining area and kitchen with two storey off-shot for recreation room and cinema. Amended plans received 28th April 2017. "
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Full details of the planning application and decision are available at https://publicaccess.northumberland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=OLOKOYQSMXQ00

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Polling stations across the county are open today, Thursday 8 June, for the UK Parliamentary General Election.
 
The polling stations will be open from 7am - 10pm at 228 community venues across the county so if you are eligible to vote, make sure you go along and cast your vote - it can really make a difference.
 
Over recent weeks, polling cards have been sent to residents through the post informing them  of their elector number and their local polling station. While it is helpful if the card is brought along when residents vote, it is not essential, so if you’ve mislaid it, you can still vote, as long as you are registered and eligible.
 
If you are unsure where your local polling station is you can log on to the Northumberland County Council website www.northumberland.gov.uk and type your home postcode into the My Place box on the top right hand side of the home page. This will bring up details of your nearest polling station.
 
Will Booth, elections manager at Northumberland County Council said: “By casting your vote you will be helping to decide how the UK is run. Voting enables you to help decide who represents your local area in parliament and it is their job to raise local issues and support you as much as they can.”
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Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is running a pilot initiative aimed at offering further support to former students from the Prince's Trust Team programme.  
 
Five students who still wish to improve their confidence and deal with low levels of self esteem and feelings of anxiety and depression are meeting every Thursday afternoon for twelve weeks to share their experiences and to discuss and practice strategies for overcoming personal challenges which affect their health and well being.
 
The students have been influential in the design of the programme by identifying the key areas they want to focus on as well as the duration of the course and frequency of meetings they feel will work best for them. Some examples of topics which have been covered so far are negative thinking, assertiveness, mindfulness and health and well being.  In between each session the group practice techniques they have discussed as a group and record how it has made a difference in their own personal workbook. The group are currently focusing on employability skills and how their increased confidence and coping strategies can help them in the process of applying for jobs and increase job satisfaction.
 
Leanne from Seaton Delaval said "This course I have attended has been really helpful for me having more of a positive attitude and being more assertive I have managed to express when I have not wanted to do something outside the group ,without the group I would not have been able to confidently do this".
 
Chief Fire Officer as Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, Paul Hedley has supported the project, noting "Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has identified an opportunity to re-engage with young people and offer a more bespoke programme of support which has involved listening to what young people feel the issues are for them and acting on it.  In view of National SAFE Week I think this type of provision is important to consider.  Addressing the health and well being issues which affect our young people can help them lead happier and safer lives".  
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Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault at a Newcastle nightclub.
At around 2.30am on Thursday, June 1, police received a report that a 20-year-old man had been assaulted at Perdu on Collingwood Street in the city centre.
Officers and paramedics attended and the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries but he has since been discharged.
A 24-year-old man was arrested following the incident and has since been charged. He will appear before Bedlington Magistrates Court this morning.
But police are still appealing for any witnesses to the incident to get in touch.
Any witnesses, or anyone who has any information that could assist the investigation, should contact police on 101 quoting log 101 01/06/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Book of condolence for London.

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Northumberland County Council has opened a book of condolence following the terrorist attack in London

The book is available to sign at the reception area in County Hall, Morpeth, from today (June 6th).

Daljit Lally, Interim Chief Executive of Northumberland County Council said: “Again the events in London at the weekend were truly shocking and I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone in Northumberland in sending our condolences to all those affected by all these terrible events.

“We stand together with both London and Manchester, the victims and their families.  Terrorism will not win”. 

#westandtogether
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A campaign to raise awareness in the North East about protecting vulnerable people from abuse and harm is returning for its fourth year.  SAFE week, which will take place between June 5 and June 11 this year, has previously raised awareness of protecting vulnerable adults, but this year’s campaign will also focus on safeguarding children.   The broader scope of the campaign is reflected in the new campaign name – Safeguarding Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) week.   To mark SAFE week, activities will be delivered in three local authority areas: North Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumberland.   Key landmarks around the region will be lit up purple in honour of SAFE week, including St Mary’s Lighthouse, in North Tyneside and Newcastle’s Tyne Bridge.      There will also be white flags raised outside buildings across the local authority areas to highlight issues around domestic abuse. Cllr Carole Burdis, North Tyneside Council’s cabinet member for community safety, said: “Everyone deserves to live their life free from harm and abuse but sadly that isn’t always the case.   “Events like SAFE week are a great way for us to highlight this issue and let people know that it is okay to speak up. We have a great range of support across our region and they can help you get through any problems you may have.”   As the lead organisation in safeguarding adults and young people at risk of harm, North Tyneside Council organises SAFE week in conjunction with multi-agency partners from health, police, Newcastle and Northumberland local authorities, as well as a range of voluntary and private providers.   Veronica Jones, Cabinet Member for Safeguarding at Northumberland County Council said: "We are proud to support SAFE week and raise awareness regarding the messages and support available for anyone who is or knows someone affected by these issues.    "Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility and the events throughout SAFE week and beyond highlight the important role we can all play to promote safety."    Chief Inspector Steve Hails from Northumbria Police's Safeguarding Department, said: "We are pleased to support our partners in helping to keep people safe in Northumbria.   "Victims are our absolute priority and we are working with some fantastic organisations and partners to be able to provide a full wrap-around of support for those who have been affected by abuse.   "We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of domestic or sexual abuse - recently or in the past - to come forward and report it to police. Our specialist safeguarding officers are here to support victims and each case is treated in a highly confidential and sensitive way, with the welfare and safety of the victim being of paramount importance.   "We want to stress that everyone has a part to play in tackling abuse and we would ask if you witnesses something that doesn't feel right with an adult or child, please report it to police. Safeguarding really is everyone's business."   Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird DBE QC, said: “People of all ages often don’t realise when they are vulnerable and they can get into situations through no fault of their own.  Northumbria Police has a duty to look after them, whatever the circumstance, and working with partners and ensuring our officers are doing everything they can to protect vulnerable people is a top priority of mine. I congratulate this campaign, which is highlighting some very important issues such as domestic abuse and sexual exploitation, and I give it my full support.”   Abuse can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, institutional, discriminatory and neglect. Signs of abuse may include: Multiple bruising or finger marks Injuries which cannot be properly explained Deterioration of health for no apparent reason Loss of weight Inappropriate or inadequate clothing Withdrawal of changes in usual behaviour An unwillingness to be alone with a particular carer Unexplained shortage of money
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Polling stations will be  open  on Thursday  8 June across Northumberland  for the UK Parliamentary General Election.

The polling stations will be open from 7am - 10pm at 228  community venues across the county so if you are eligible to vote, make sure you go along and cast your vote - it can really make a difference.

Over recent weeks, polling cards have been sent to residents through the post informing them  of their elector number and their local polling station. While it is helpful if the card  is brought along when residents vote,  it is  not essential, so if you’ve mislaid it, you can still vote, as long as you are registered and eligible.

Will Booth, elections manager at Northumberland County Council said:

“  By casting your vote you will be helping to decide  how the UK is run.  Voting enables you to help decide who represents your local area in parliament and it is  their job to raise local issues and support you as much as they can. ”



 


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