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Here's what's happening at Bernicia and in our communities.

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Bernicia's new apprentices begin their careers with the business - pictured with chief executive John Johnston and employability manager Jackie Johnson.
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New apprentices start careers with Bernicia

It’s a big week this week for our new apprentices as they begin their new roles with Bernicia. Our Chief Executive John Johnston and our employability team have welcomed the young people aged 16-22-years-old into the business. They’ve already enjoyed a fantastic team building…

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Bernicia and PHS Home Solutions through its 0800 Repair customer facing brand, unveil £7m homes energy efficiency upgrade programme
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£7m contract win to boost home energy efficiency

Hundreds of Bernicia tenants will enjoy warmer homes and cheaper fuel bills after we awarded a £7m retrofit contract to County Durham-based renewable energy systems specialist PHS Home Solutions. The contract will see 865 Bernicia properties improved to meet Government targets through a range of measures…

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The Oswin Project team at Bothal Burn with Bernicia's Luke Dargie
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Rebuilding history while cementing futures

Teamwork at its best. The Oswin Project team take time out from their highly skilled work restoring a 200-year-old wall in historic Bothal village, Northumberland. The team – pictured with Bernicia’s employability partner Luke Dargie – have spent three months completely rebuilding the wall from its foundations upwards, after it fell into disrepair protecting…

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Youngsters enjoying a Berwick Kicks session led by the Newcastle United Foundation - channeling their energy and talents into positive activities.
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Berwick Kicks brings out best in youngsters

A hugely popular football project in Berwick led by the Newcastle United Foundation is helping channel young people’s energy and talent into sport. Bernicia extended its backing of the Berwick Kicks sessions with £11,500 worth of support from its Community Investment Fund. The sessions led by coaches from…

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Bernicia and its partners from Northumbria Police and Northumberland County Council, working with local communities to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Community take a stand against anti-social behaviour

Bernicia, Northumbria Police and members of Northumberland County Council’s enforcement team called at homes across south east Northumberland to reassure victims of anti-social behaviour that their complaints are being acted upon. The community action day across Bedlington, Stakeford, Choppington, Guidepost, Ashington and Bedlington Station is part of on-going work by…

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