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RSS news feed19 January 2010
Barn owl deathsNational Park asks public to help log barn owl cold weather deaths
This winter’s snow and ice is having a devastating effect on local Barn Owl populations in Northumberland, especially in the uplands which have seen deep snow cover for several weeks.
12 January 2010
National Park publishes Equalities Annual Report
Northumberland National Park has published its first Annual Report on Equalities.
8 January 2010
Mountain Rescue Team assists North East Ambulance Service
Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team along with North of Tyne Search and Rescue Team are helping the North East Ambulance Service due to the ongoing bad weather which has affected the North East.
8 January 2010
Snow alert
The snow is gradually melting from the high hills of Northumberland National Park, but this is creating lots of surface water on the roads. Visitors are asked to kindly keep farm access clear and drive with caution.
8 December 2009
Heather on Simonside © John SteeleNational Park supports homes for local needs but objects to windfarm
Northumberland National Park Authority Development Control Committee yesterday (7th December) agreed formally to object to the proposed windfarm at Wingates - a site that is less than two kilometres south-east of the iconic Simonside Hills in the National Park which are much-loved by walkers.
8 December 2009
Greenlee Lough © Peter SkeltonNational Park and Natural England open improved access to Greenlee Lough conservation area
New boardwalk opens opportunities for nature tourism and educational visits to special area of conservation north of Hadrian’s Wall.
1 December 2009
Solar panels at BattlesteadsNational Park bids to drive forward a low carbon rural economy
Northumberland National Park is bidding to help rural businesses and communities in and around its borders to move towards greener sources of energy.
