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Newcastle

Tyne Bridge works scaled back

The true impact of spiralling costs on the restoration of the Tyne Bridge and Newcastle’s Central Motorway has emerged. Both the iconic bridge and the...
North East

North East is to get a £15m transport boost

The North East mayor has announced almost £15 million worth of funding to upgrade hundreds of bus stops, carry out a major revamp of...
North East

Council tax hike for North East households as 9% police precept uplift approved

Councillors have approved a hike of more than 9% for the policing portion of council tax bills in two North East counties. Households across Northumberland...
Community

Food Poverty Crisis: Nearly one in four North East households struggling to afford basic nutrition

Almost one in four households in the North East are unable to afford adequate food, with serious consequences for both physical and mental health,...
Gateshead

Metrocentre testing hub praised as ‘best of the NHS’ and way to reduce healthcare staff burnout

A cutting-edge testing hub at the Metrocentre has been praised for showing the “best of the NHS”. Health minister Karin Smyth visited the Community Diagnostic...
North East

£2.50 Fare Cap or Fare Hike in Disguise? Metro Passengers React to Tyne and Wear Plans

Plans to introduce a new ticket price cap on the Tyne and Wear Metro have prompted a mixed reaction from passengers and campaigners, amid...
Newcastle

New housing estate approved

Plans to build 140 more homes next to a major Newcastle new-build estate have “reluctantly” been approved by councillors, amid major reservations over a...
North East

Leamside Line pledge signed as Government promises ‘clear and unwavering commitment’

A deal committing the Government to help reopen a mothballed North East railway line has been signed on Thursday, 22 January. North East mayor Kim...
Culture

Council backs Newcastle centre for writing with £1m boost to buy listed building

A £1 million funding boost for efforts to create a UK-first centre for writing in Newcastle has been signed off. Newcastle City Council agreed to...
North East

North East tourist tax set for 2028 as mayor warned against hospitality

A ‘tourist tax’ charged on visitors coming to the North East is expected to come into force in 2028. Ministers announced late last year that...
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