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Newcastle NHS trust to tackle racist abuse after staff survey findings

Hospital bosses in Newcastle have pledged tougher action against racist abuse after admitting that "far too many" NHS staff have experienced discrimination while caring...

Newcastle’s closed park cafés to reopen under new operators

Two Newcastle park cafés that closed earlier this year are set to reopen within days after new operators signed agreements with the city council. The...

Council commits to action plan after inquiry found poor behaviour ‘normalised’

Newcastle City Council has approved a new action plan aimed at rebuilding trust after an independent inquiry found poor behaviour by some councillors had...

More than 4,000 sign plea to protect vulnerable people from social media filming

A campaign calling for action against social media creators who film vulnerable people on Newcastle's streets has attracted more than 4,000 signatures. The petition, launched...

Thousands of gravestones checked as Newcastle launches new safety inspections

Newcastle City Council says it is taking a more sensitive approach to cemetery safety inspections as it prepares to carry out a fresh round...

Newcastle extends late-night parking at Dean Street car park

Overnight parking at one of Newcastle's busiest city centre car parks is set to continue after a successful trial, while extended opening hours at...

Swing Bridge marks 150 years as search for repair funding continues

The search goes on for new funding to help fix Newcastle’s broken Swing Bridge and restore a Victorian engineering marvel to its former glory.  Next...

Newcastle city centre footbridge could remain closed for up to five years

A footbridge in Newcastle city centre could remain closed for up to five years as major redevelopment projects transform the area. The walkway over...

Northumbria University seeks dozens of job cuts as financial pressures mount

Staff at Northumbria University have been left “outraged” after plans emerged to cut dozens of academic jobs just months after a bitter dispute over...

Hundreds join Newcastle Peace Walk as city stands united for Refugee Week

More than 300 people took to the streets of Newcastle to champion peace, unity and inclusion as the city joined a global movement promoting...

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