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Space research centre approved

A “world class” space research centre is coming to Newcastle. City bosses have signed off on the building of a £50 million Northumbria University facility...

Northumbria Police precept hiked to maximum: Commissioner McGuinness defends move to salvage force amidst criticism

The portion of council tax bills used to generate extra funds for Northumbria Police will increase by the maximum amount permitted. Councillors have signed off...

Newcastle food bank thanks ‘amazing’ backers for funding new van after Clean Air Zone fines saga

A Newcastle food bank has thanked its “amazing” supporters after fundraising to buy a new van that will not be charged under the city’s...

New North East mayor won’t add extra precept to council tax bills for at least 12 months

The new North East mayor will not be adding to residents’ council tax bills in their first 12 months. A historic election of a new...

Jesmond bollards scrapped: Council confirms it will remove Low Traffic Neighbourhood next week

Jesmond’s controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) will be axed, it has been announced. Bollards installed last year to block traffic from cutting through residential streets...

Gateshead Quayside arena and Durham business parks to get cash boost from North East devolution deal

A new arena on the Gateshead Quayside and two Durham business parks are the first beneficiaries of cash secured through the North East’s devolution...

Newcastle Clean Air Zone generates more than £2 million from tolls and fines in first year

Drivers have paid more than £2m in tolls and fines in the first year of Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone. Today marks 12 months since...

Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains hit by yet another major delay as misery mounts for passengers

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains have been hit with yet another major blow, as questions continue to surround the delayed introduction of...

Anger at Newcastle pharmacy closures as people face hour-long queues at ‘overwhelmed’ chemists

A spate of pharmacy closures is having “devastating” consequences for some of Newcastle’s most vulnerable people, politicians have warned. Councillors have hit out at a...

Homeless bed cuts could leave people for dead on Newcastle streets, former rough sleepers fear

Slashing the number of beds available for Newcastle’s homeless will leave more people fearing for their lives on the city’s streets, former rough sleepers...

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