North East Mayor wants all old Metro trains scrapped by summer as new fleet marks first anniversary

A year on from passengers first setting foot on a new Tyne and Wear Metro train, North East mayor Kim McGuinness has called ...

Gateshead Council prosecute driver for fraudulent misuse of blue badge

A driver has been prosecuted for fraudulently using a disabled parking permit. The blue badge, issued by Gateshead Council, ...
NewcastleWorld

I believe the restoration of Newcastle’s Swing Bridge is finally moving in the right direction

The restoration of Newcastle’s Swing Bridge is “finally moving in the right direction” despite it looking set to remain ...

Inside Belta Bargains as Gateshead discount store that's a 'mini Ikea' pulls in the crowds

Belta Bargains is the brainchild of enterprising local businessman Callum Bowe, who having previously had a far sales pitch ...

Ex-Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll predicts party's local election collapse in North East as he joins Greens

Jamie Driscoll, who previously quit Labour and ran in last year's North East mayoral election as an independent, has now ...
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Muckle’s sports, education and charities team welcomes charities lawyer

Leading law firm Muckle LLP continues to grow its sports, education, and charities team with the addition of an experienced ...

Improvement works for Gateshead public spaces after £1.5m funding boost approved

Gateshead Council’s cabinet approved the receipt and distribution of £1.5m in Pride in Place funding on Tuesday morning. The ...
NewcastleWorld

Plans proposed for new clothing shop on key Gateshead street

Plans have been proposed for a new business to open on Wellington Street in Gateshead. The street is close is home to a ...