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‘Millions’ of public money ‘written off’ in loan to Tyneside firm

Millions of pounds of public money loaned to a Tyneside firm has been written off. The North East Combined Authority (NECA) has agreed to a...
Business & Finance

Liberal Democrat councillors slam plans for Metro relocation

Liberal Democrat councillors in Newcastle have slammed plans for Metro operator Nexus to move to a new headquarters at a cost of £700,000. The Lib...
Environment

Newcastle Clean Air Zone grant funding worth £10m still unspent after more than two years

Around £10 million of Newcastle Clean Air Zone (CAZ) funding to help people replace their high-polluting vehicles with cleaner models remains unused. More than two...
Community

Newcastle City Council embraces inclusivity with ‘Lota’ facilities in public toilets

In a significant move towards cultural inclusivity, Newcastle City Council has begun installing lota facilities in public toilets, starting with the Civic Centre. The...
Newcastle

Further £30m in savings needed to balance Newcastle university books

As the threat of industrial action looms, Newcastle University bosses have agreed to a further £30m in cuts and cannot rule out compulsory job...
Newcastle

Newcastle City Council’s new political map confirmed ahead of big elections in 2026

Final plans to redraw Newcastle’s political map have been published. The city’s ward boundaries are set to be shaken up ahead of a crunch set...
Birmingham

South Asian trailblazers shine in King Charles’ New Year Honours List 2025

King Charles' New Year Honours List for 2025 highlights the remarkable contributions of more than 60 prominent figures of South Asian heritage. The list,...
Business & Finance

Tyne Bridge restoration won’t be ‘quality we would expect’ if Government U-turns on £6m promise

The Tyne Bridge will not be restored “to the quality we would expect” if the Government fails to stump up a further £6 million...
Newcastle

Newcastle City Council to face independent inquiry into leadership concerns

A major inquiry will be launched into the running of a controversy-laden North East council. Newcastle City Council will subject itself to an independent investigation,...
Newcastle

Newcastle council tax, bin collection, and school meals fees to rise under £21m cuts plan

Council tax, school meal fees and garden waste collection charges are set to rise in Newcastle, after local authority officials announced more than £21...
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