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Newcastle task force steps up patrols to tackle persistent litter and fly-tipping crisis in the West End

Police and council patrols will be upped in parts of Newcastle blighted by a litter and fly-tipping crisis. A new task force has been set up...

Doubts over whether Labour will honour pledge on Government’s final £6 million for Tyne Bridge works

There are question marks over millions of pounds worth of Government funding promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge. Six months after major repairs...

Plea for action at ‘eyesore’ Newcastle pub left derelict for more than a decade

Action must be taken now on an “eyesore” Newcastle pub that has been derelict for more than a decade, council bosses have demanded. The Trap,...

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...

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