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Newcastle unveils world’s first permanent Rohingya memorial

History was made on Sunday, 12 April, as Newcastle upon Tyne became the first city in the UK — and the world — to...

Newcastle set to make history with UK and Europe’s first Palestinian memorial

Newcastle could become the first city in the UK and Europe to install a permanent memorial dedicated to Palestinian civilians, under plans backed by...

Inside Newcastle’s famous Grainger Market as stunning £9m transformation is unveiled

A major transformation of Newcastle’s Grainger Market has been unveiled. Huge changes to the 190-year-old Geordie institution are now on full view, after a £9...

Newcastle communities come together for ‘Break-Fast @ St Andrew’s Church’ Iftar

Communities across Newcastle came together in a powerful display of unity and compassion during Ramadan, as St Andrew’s Church opened its doors to host...

Newcastle: Trailblazing carer Rehana Hoque honoured with Lord Mayor’s Award

As communities across the UK mark International Women’s Month, a Newcastle woman whose decades of quiet service have transformed lives is being recognised at...

Tantara to open Newcastle’s first Bengal bistro in Jesmond

A new restaurant inspired by the historic cafés of Kolkata is set to open in Jesmond later this month, bringing a distinctive take on...

Curry and community: Newcastle restaurant serves 200 meals for those in need

Newcastle restaurant group My Delhi has taken the first step in a new charitable initiative by preparing and serving 200 freshly cooked meals at...

Newcastle’s first South Asian Lord Mayor Habib Rahman to step down from council after 16 years

Councillor Habib Rahman, who made history as Newcastle’s first South Asian Lord Mayor, has announced he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming local...

Tyne Bridge works scaled back

The true impact of spiralling costs on the restoration of the Tyne Bridge and Newcastle’s Central Motorway has emerged. Both the iconic bridge and the...

New housing estate approved

Plans to build 140 more homes next to a major Newcastle new-build estate have “reluctantly” been approved by councillors, amid major reservations over a...

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