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Tyne Bridge restoration begins as engineers start erecting scaffolding around North East icon

Long-awaited works to restore the Tyne Bridge to its former glory have finally begun. Monday morning marked the start of the famous bridge’s first major...

Tyneside stink probe: Investigation continues into mystery pong that ‘smelled like poo

Investigations to find the source of a disgusting stench that spread across Tyneside are continuing. A probe into the vile pong which prompted complaints from...

Newcastle’s black and white taxis approved despite drivers’ fear over abuse from Sunderland fans

Contentious plans to rebrand Newcastle’s taxis in black and white have been approved. Hundreds of taxi drivers in the city will be required to deck...

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...

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