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‘Bleak’ Newcastle city centre square could be transformed into £2 million street food market

A “bleak” corner of Newcastle city centre could be turned into a new street food market – but is facing objections from worried neighbours. Plans...

Labour councillor quits over Palestine support

A Labour councillor in Newcastle has quit the party and claims he has been “victimised” over his support for Palestine. Cllr Rahman, who has been...

Fans protest over club’s play-off removal

Devastated Gateshead FC fans have hit out at the “sickening” decision to block the club from the National League play-offs. The Heed have been denied...

NUFC anti-sportswashing group calls for ‘push back’ against Saudi owners ahead of match protest

Newcastle United fans campaigning against the Saudi ownership of the club have renewed calls for Tyneside’s leaders to speak up over the state’s human...

Plans submitted to demolish Castle Leazes and make way for £250million redevelopment.

Plans to tear down a major student housing block at Newcastle University have officially been put before city decision-makers. The university announced a £250 million...

Newcastle’s iconic Barker and Stonehouse to be replaced by student flats

Plans to tear down Newcastle’s empty Barker and Stonehouse store to make way for student flats could be approved next week. The furniture showroom, near...

Labour Shadow Chancellor warns of looming job losses at Hitachi factory, calls for government action

Hitachi could begin the process of laying off staff at its County Durham factory as early as June, according to Labour’s Shadow Chancellor. The future...

Newcastle council refutes Tory claims on Jesmond LTN consultancy

A North East council has hit out at “inaccurate” Tory claims surrounding its spending on the controversial Jesmond low traffic neighbourhood (LTN). The Conservative Party...

Journalist Yvonne Ridley to challenge Labour MP Chi Onwurah in Newcastle at general election

A journalist and activist has declared that she will challenge a Newcastle MP at the next general election. Yvonne Ridley has announced that she plans...

Election candidates for North East mayor, Northumbria PCC, and Durham PCC confirmed

The candidates standing for North East mayor and in two police commissioner elections in the region have been confirmed. Nominations for the upcoming elections on...

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