Newcastle

Cuts and council tax rise approved by Newcastle Council

A 4.99% council tax rise and almost £15 million of spending cuts in Newcastle have been signed off, as a row rumbles on over...

Derelict Newcastle Tower block to be blown up

A derelict Newcastle tower block will be blown up in a controlled explosion. The Hexham House high-rise, in Walker, is finally set to be brought...

Surge in city centre violence

Newcastle city centre suffered from an “unprecedented surge in youth violence” linked to underage drinking last year, police have warned. Gangs of up to 30...

Council set for bus lane grilling

Transport chiefs in Newcastle look set to be grilled over the prospect of installing new bus lanes on some of the city’s busiest routes...

CAZ grants rule change

More business owners will be made eligible for funding to help them buy less polluting vehicles and dodge Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) tolls. Council...

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img