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Engineers confirm Newcastle schools safe from dangerous concrete; RAAC concerns ruled out

Engineers ruled out the possibility of potentially dangerous concrete being in more Newcastle schools shortly before the Government’s closure orders last week. The city’s council...

Another North East school confirms RAAC found as Government slammed for leaving families in ‘chaos’

The Government was accused of sending North East schools and families into “chaos” on Wednesday, as another from our region was named among those...

‘The fans have power’ – Saudi human rights activist issues protest plea to NUFC supporters

Newcastle fans “can bring change” by challenging Saudi Arabia’s government over alleged human rights abuses, a prominent activist has told supporters. Human rights campaigner Lina...

Councils to review safety risk of North East’s public buildings amid school concrete crisis

The safety of public buildings across the North East is being put under review, amid fears about crumbling concrete in hundreds of schools. More than...

Newcastle Quayside to get new luxury hotel as plans approved to transform vacant office building

Plans for a new luxury hotel on Newcastle’s Quayside have been approved. The Dakota Hotel is set to take over the disused St Ann’s Wharf...

North East councils face financial black hole amounting £200 million.

North East councils are facing a financial black hole totalling almost £200m, amid fears that a £5bn nationwide shortfall presents a major threat to...

Newcastle Council unites to protect children from the vape epidemic

Newcastle councillors have united in calls for the Government to crack down on the sale of vapes and protect children from a “ticking time...

Councillors express ‘shocked’ reaction to Jesmond Street dominated by 94% student housing conversion

Worries have been aired over a street in Newcastle where almost every home has been turned into student accommodation. Councillors expressed concerns last week on...

Tory Minister cautions against proposal to bring North East’s bus services under public control

A Tory minister has urged caution over plans that could see the North East’s bus services brought back under public control The new £4 billion...

North East MPs express disappointment over ‘ruthless’ Boundary changes impacting their seats

Two North East MPs whose constituencies are set to be abolished have hit out at the “ruthless” plans. Final proposals published by the Boundary Commission...

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