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Housing

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...
Education

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...
Environment

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...
Education

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...
Finance

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...
Business & Finance

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...
Community

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...
Education

Newcastle University reaches 25th day of ‘discontinuous strike’ over job cuts

Industrial action among Newcastle University academics reached its 25th day on Thursday with three Labour MPs and unions pledging support. Unionised Newcastle University academics have...
Newcastle

Independent Councillor challenges Labour over ‘Unconscious Bias’ in internal email snub

A Newcastle councillor has raised concerns over what he describes as “conscious and unconscious bias and racism” within the city’s Labour Group, after a...
Education

Rise in Newcastle children able to access ‘free school lunches’

More Newcastle children now have access to free school lunches, after a push to help more struggling families. Newcastle City Council announced last December that...
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