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Newcastle

Newcastle’s busiest shopping street could remain under construction until end of August

The long-delayed transformation of Newcastle's Northumberland Street could remain under construction for another month, with the council now targeting the end of August for...
Newcastle

Council wraps up investigation into alleged staff fraud in transport division

Newcastle City Council has completed its internal investigation into alleged fraud involving staff in its transport division, more than a year after financial irregularities...
Politics

Burnham promises to ‘bring power home’ with historic tax and spending powers for mayors

The North East is set to gain unprecedented financial powers after Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to allow metro mayors to retain a...
Gateshead

Cost of tearing down Gateshead Flyover rises to £31m

The cost of demolishing the Gateshead Flyover has risen by millions of pounds, with the project now expected to cost around £31 million significantly higher...
Newcastle

North East mayor calls for new era of devolution as power shift promised

The North East mayor has called for a "fundamental shift" in power away from London, setting out a series of demands aimed at giving...
Environment

Ship firm admits Tyne plastic pellet clean-up has fallen short of public expectations

One of the companies involved in the ship collision that spilled an estimated one billion plastic pellets into the River Tyne has admitted the...
Housing

North East renters worst hit in UK as soaring rents leave families without essentials

No one should have to choose between paying the rent and putting food on the table. Yet for thousands of low-income families across the...
Community

Newcastle NHS trust to tackle racist abuse after staff survey findings

Hospital bosses in Newcastle have pledged tougher action against racist abuse after admitting that "far too many" NHS staff have experienced discrimination while caring...
North East

Could Metro fares fall to £2? Mayor says ‘we will try’

North East leaders have said they will "try" to reduce Tyne and Wear Metro fares to £2 following the Government's announcement of a nationwide...
Eating Out

Newcastle’s closed park cafés to reopen under new operators

Two Newcastle park cafés that closed earlier this year are set to reopen within days after new operators signed agreements with the city council. The...
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