Newcastle City Council8 days agoKinship carer payment pilot 'real recognition'Kinship carers in Newcastle say funding will allow them to spend more time caring for the children.8 days ago26 Feb 2026Paying living wage affected park cafe 'viability'Paying staff the Real Living Wage made it harder to keep Newcastle park cafes open, says council.26 Feb 202626 Feb 2026Dropped Tyne Bridge restoration repairs revealedRepairs to sections of the bridge, including its towers, are being deferred after costs soared.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026North East councils recycling less household wasteMiddlesbrough and Stockton councils only recycled about 34% of their waste in 2023-24, data shows.25 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Licensing rules to stop rogue landlords extendedRestrictions aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour and rogue landlords are extended until 2031.23 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Millions pledged to regenerate two neighbourhoodsTwo areas in Newcastle are being given the money to support community-led regeneration plans.20 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Newcastle to host Mercury Prize for second yearIt comes off the back of last year's success, which saw Sam Fender win for album People Watching.18 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Council seeks new firms days after closing cafesThe move comes days after the closure of cafes in Paddy Freeman's and Exhibition parks was revealed.4 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Anger over plans to scrap High Street cycle laneThe council wants to remove cycling routes in Gosforth in an effort to speed up bus journeys.3 Feb 2026...
