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Newcastle Christmas markets and lights switch-on dates confirmed as city promises ‘bigger and better’

Newcastle is promising “bigger and better” Christmas and New Year celebrations this winter. Plans in the works for the city’s festive celebrations in 2024 include...

North East mayor backs idea of new Tyne ferry service as ‘absolutely outstanding’

A new ferry connecting communities along the Tyne has been hailed as a “great vision” by the North East mayor – but don’t expect...

Mayor ‘supportive’ of new arena plans but refuses to commit to funding delayed project

The North East mayor says she is “absolutely supportive” of plans to build a new arena on the Gateshead Quayside – but has refused...

North East bids to double tourist numbers without sparking backlash from locals

The North East wants to double the number of tourists coming to the region in the next 10 years – but industry leaders have...

Charity issues housing message at Great North Run with housing waiting lists at ‘critical levels’

The North East mayor has been urged to tackle a “social housing emergency” – with campaigners using the Great North Run to issue a...

Work resumes on leisure centre after multiple delays

Work to finally get a new leisure centre built in the outer west of Newcastle is back under way, almost three years after funding...

Newcastle parks future in balance as decision pushed back on under-pressure charity’s future

A critical decision on the future of Newcastle’s parks has been pushed back by two months. Major questions have emerged this year over the management...

Fury at Ouseburn pollution levels as councillors take aim at Northumbrian Water over sewage spills

Councillors have accused water bosses of a “shocking disregard for environmental standards” over pollution in the Ouseburn. Newcastle’s Liberal Democrats took aim at Northumbrian Water,...

Public barred from Newcastle Civic Centre over Palestine protests ‘alarm’ as council calls for Gaza ceasefire

Newcastle’s council leader called for a ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday night, as security officers blocked citizens from entering the civic centre due to...

Newcastle high street bus lane to stay as council denies it caused rise in injuries

A bus lane on a busy Newcastle high street will be made permanent, despite claims it is unsafe. City transport officials have announced that the...

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