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Nine tonnes of bird muck removed from Tyne Bridge

Nine tonnes of bird poo has been removed from the Tyne Bridge in the early stages of its huge restoration. Council bosses say that a...
Elections

‘Vicious’ abuse against election candidate

An election candidate in Newcastle has spoken out saying he’s faced a slew of “vicious” abuse aimed at him. Habib Rahman, who is standing as...
Newcastle

‘Forced labour’ claims against NUFC sponsor

Workers at Newcastle United sponsor Noon have experienced “conditions that may amount to forced labour”, a human rights organisation has alleged. According to a research...
Health

Newcastle takeaway crackdown as fast food chains banned from opening near schools

New takeaways will be banned from opening across most of Newcastle, in an effort to combat worrying obesity rates in the city. Councillors have signed...
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,...
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