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‘City-wide transformation programme’ being developed for North East children

“Scatter gun” mental health support for North East children is leaving some youngsters falling through the cracks, NHS bosses have warned. City leaders in Newcastle...

‘Significant’ public money on Mercury Prize

The Mercury Prize must leave a lasting legacy in Newcastle to justify “significant” public money being put into the showpiece event, council bosses have...

Newcastle faces ‘enormous backlog’ of pothole and footpath repairs

An enormous backlog of pothole and footpath repairs needed across Newcastle now tops £250 million worth of work. New estimates from Newcastle City Council say...

Progress is ‘being made’ to tackle problems in Newcastle’s council homes

Bosses say that progress is being made to tackle major problems in Newcastle’s council homes, 12 months on from a major housing shakeup. It is...

A “much-needed” Newcastle school is still lacking ‘the money to build’

Council bosses in Newcastle still do not have the money to build a “much-needed” school for children with autism. Plans were unveiled in February 2024...

There’s still “alarming” concerns about Newcastle’s air, despite emission drops

Pollution campaigners say there remain “alarming” concerns about the state of Newcastle’s air, despite a drop in emissions. Newcastle City Council released new data last...

Newcastle’s ‘controversial’ plans could face a ‘legal challenge’

Controversial plans to build a new walking and cycling route through a Newcastle nature reserve could face a legal challenge. Newcastle City Council approved proposals...

Newcastle Charity “very grateful” with winter fuel payments ‘U-turn’

A Newcastle older people’s charity has welcomed the reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners – but says Labour should never have...

Newcastle International Airport expansion ‘set to be approved’

Expansion plans at Newcastle International Airport look set to be approved by city leaders next week. The airport wants to build an enhanced baggage claim...

North Newcastle’s £1m project could bring its first Islamic centre

The Light Islamic Centre, a community-led project with the slogan “More than just a place to pray”, is set to become the first Islamic...

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