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Meet Newcastle’s first Tory winner in 32 years

“Whether they love me or hate me, people don’t ignore me.” That is the verdict of the man who has become Newcastle’s first Conservative councillor...

Newcastle’s anti-social behaviour crackdown could address ‘totally inadequate’ public toilet provision

The loss of public conveniences in the city centre has been a source of complaint for years after Newcastle City Council was forced to...

City leaders make moves to reduce smoking rates within communities in light of recent reports

Figures have shown that people in poorer areas of Newcastle are significantly more likely to smoke, as health bosses bid to stamp out the...

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers get first glimpse at new train after vital breakthrough

Many Tyne and Wear Metro passengers got their first glimpse of one of the network’s much-anticipated new trains, after a key breakthrough. The arrival of...

Newcastle Kebab Shop seeks extended opening hours despite police concerns

A Newcastle kebab shop has renewed a battle with police after claiming its customers had been left “baffled” by restrictions on the city centre...

Government endorses £3 billion investment from Saudi aimed at sustaining jobs despite human rights controversy

The Government has championed a £3 billion investment in the North East from Saudi Arabia that it is claimed will sustain 2,000 jobs. Deputy Prime...

Newcastle Council and NUFC face backlash after emails reveal Saudi investment ties amid human rights concerns

Senior figures at Newcastle City Council and Newcastle United are using the takeover of the club to push for closer ties and more investment...

Labour pledge to ‘turbocharge’ North East jobs with mayor’s bid to regenerate ports and rivers

Labour vowed on Monday to “turbocharge” jobs and economic growth in the North East. At a meeting with newly-elected North East mayor Kim McGuinness and...

Council bosses make moves to take back control of city parks

Council bosses want “more control” back over Newcastle’s parks and are set to decide the fate of the charity which runs them later this...

Behind the scenes of the Tyne Bridge works in first weeks of restoration

New photos have revealed a behind the scenes look at efforts to return the Tyne Bridge to its former glory. Engineers are now five weeks...

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