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Newcastle upon Tyne tops UK for roadworks, study reveals significant infrastructure challenges

A new study reveals that Newcastle upon Tyne is the UK area with the most roadworks. The study, conducted by personal injury experts, analysed data...

Newcastle cricket pitch destroyed by vandals set to be replaced next year

A community cricket pitch that was destroyed by vandals just two days after it was completed will be replaced next year. The Freemen of Newcastle...

Bowland Lodge rated inadequate again by inspectors, remains in special measures following safety concerns

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Bowland Lodge in Grainger Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, inadequate, and it remains in special measures to protect...

Newcastle Labour votes in Karen Kilgour as new leader to replace Nick Kemp

Karen Kilgour has been confirmed as Labour’s new leader in Newcastle. Members of the city’s ruling party gathered on Monday night to formally crown the...

Call for all Newcastle schools to have same admissions rules after Gosforth lottery row

A city education boss has rejected a call to push all of the city’s schools to operate the same admissions rules, after a major...

Funding shortage for new special school in Newcastle as concern grows over lack of SEND provision

Plans to build a new school in Newcastle for a rapidly rising number of children with special needs remain unfunded and are years away...

Thousands of Newcastle pensioners not claiming benefit that would let them keep winter fuel payment

Thousands of older people across Newcastle are thought to be missing out on Pension Credit – and are at risk of losing winter fuel...

Voter ID policies did not impact Newcastle electoral turnout despite decrease on 2019 figures

Government legislation that requires voters to bring ID on polling day did not have an impact on turnout in Newcastle, council officers have stated. This...

Councillor emphasises importance of woman of colour as leader with new leader of Newcastle Council to be chosen next week

Nick Kemp’s successor as Newcastle City Council leader is expected to be chosen next week. The long-serving Byker councillor quit as leader of the city’s...

Nick Kemp’s full statement released as he resigns amid bullying claim

Nick Kemp said he “strenuously” denies a bullying allegation against him and accused some fellow Labour councillors of acting “against the interests” of the...

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