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Elections

Why Newcastle won’t be declaring first at this general election

The question of who will declare a result first has long been a hot topic in the North East whenever a general election comes...
Newcastle

Gosforth High Street injury claims questioned by Newcastle City Council leader

Newcastle’s council leader has questioned claims that a redesign of Gosforth High Street has sparked a rise in injuries. Walking and cycling campaign group SPACE...
Environment

Councillors turn Newcastle Civic Centre into bowling green in protest at suburbs’ ‘appalling’ grass

Politicians who have been left far from bowled over by the overgrown state of grass in Newcastle’s suburbs staged a playful protest outside the...
Community

Possible buyer found for Newcastle nightclub shut down amid ‘poor management’ claims

A potential buyer may have been found for a Newcastle nightclub that was shut down following a major clash with city officials – but...
Elections

Ex-lord mayor of Newcastle to stand in general election after quitting Labour Party over racism row

A former lord mayor of Newcastle will stand as an independent candidate at the general election, months after quitting the Labour Party in a...
Community

Council to borrow £8m for Eldon Square

Newcastle City Council will borrow almost £8 million to help pay for a major redevelopment of Eldon Square. It has emerged that the local authority,...
Newcastle

Newcastle Council leader shuffles cabinet – and brings in man who unseated Nick Forbes

Newcastle’s council leader has added two new names to his cabinet – including the man who unseated former city Labour chief Nick Forbes. Nick Kemp...
Elections

Meet Newcastle’s first Tory winner in 32 years

“Whether they love me or hate me, people don’t ignore me.” That is the verdict of the man who has become Newcastle’s first Conservative councillor...
Community

Newcastle’s anti-social behaviour crackdown could address ‘totally inadequate’ public toilet provision

The loss of public conveniences in the city centre has been a source of complaint for years after Newcastle City Council was forced to...
Health

City leaders make moves to reduce smoking rates within communities in light of recent reports

Figures have shown that people in poorer areas of Newcastle are significantly more likely to smoke, as health bosses bid to stamp out the...
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