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The iconic Tyne Bridge on the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead which is in an alarming state, covered in rust patches and grafitti.

Cash-strapped councils face increasing Tyne Bridge renovation bill

Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone comes into action in early 2023.

Drivers face Newcastle Clean Air Zone confusion as toll deadline looms

Crash victim thanks brave responders who saved his life after he was pinned against wall in terrifying smash.

Brave responders praised after Newcastle horror car smash

Current Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Kim McGuinness at the election count in Sunderland.

Calls for Lindisfarne Gospels to remain in North East

New plans for the Plot 12 development on Newcastle\'s Quayside. Photo: Whittam Cox Architects via Newcastle City Council planning portal.

Planners set for court over ‘painfully poor’ Quayside development

Greenfield Road in Brunton Park, Gosforth, where plans for a 5G mast have been rejected.

Council accused of ‘blatant disregard for democracy’ over mast plans

The first of the Tyne and Wear Metro\'s new Metro fleet on a test track in Velim, Czech Republic. Photo: Nexus/Stadler. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Metro delay puts Newcastle network plans on hold

Esso garage and spar shop on Barrack Road near St James’ Park.

Popular NUFC pre-match spot could be demolished for student flats

General view of the Dun Cow of Jesmond.

‘Overdevelopment’ fears raised as pub demolition eyed for new houses

Bijoux bar on Mosley Street in Newcastle City Centre.

Newcastle bar sees cheap student drink deal knocked back

The plans to regenerate parts of the Ouseburn have been given the green light by planners.

Ouseburn graffiti wall set to be axed as plans get green light

Current Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Kim McGuinness at the election count in Sunderland

Police boss calls for ‘Relentless focus’ on answering 999 calls

Cllr Martin Gannon and Philip Smith at the entrance of the Tyne Tunnel.

Tyne Tunnel price hike set to hit drivers

Plea to protect ‘lifeline’ Newcastle bus route given 5-month reprieve

Eldon Chambers, 23 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne.

This Newcastle Quayside building is set for a ‘luxury’ makeover

Personal trainer David Fairlamb, who claims he is losing custom because of changes to the Tyne Tunnel.

‘I’ve lost thousands’ - TT2 under fire from North Tyneside business

Sylvia Copley.

Council chiefs pledge to tackle ‘shameful’ Newcastle child poverty

View from Quayside promenade.

Quayside skyscape views revealed after Ouseburn ‘eyesore’ alterations

Plans emerge for new housing estate on disused Heaton rail yard

Free parking axe plans scaled back for Newcastle city centre

Plans revealed for a new version of ‘Stack’ in Newcastle city centre

New Jesmond restaurant will NOT be ‘rowdy club’ despite resident fears

The West End & Silverlink? Proposals for new Metro and rail services

Zizzi on Grey Street in Newcastle City Centre.

Classy London cocktail bar set to open on Newcastle’s Grey Street

Famous Newcastle pubs fear closure due to Ouseburn development

General view of the new entrance to Newcastle Civic Centre.

Thousands facing long waits for help claiming £150 energy rebate

Cllr Nick Kemp who will succeed Nick Forbes as council leader.

Should plans for a Newcastle clean air zone toll be dropped?

The Discovery Museum in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Newcastle’s Discovery Museum in line for major renovations

Grey Street redesign ‘confused’, says new Newcastle council leader

A section of Pilgrim Street in Newcastle city centre which will be closed for several weeks so demolition works can take place.

Demolition work starts on Reuben Brothers’ Newcastle city centre site

The Tyne Bridge is a Newcastle city icon, but is in desperate need of restoration.

Tyne Bridge is set to be shut to pave way for £41m restoration

New Newcastle Italian bistro planned – but fears of ‘rowdy’ patrons

Newcastle Clean Air Zone tolls postponed as businesses express relief

Byker warehouse to be transformed into ‘unique’ new culture hub

Image (left to right) Andrew Thompson, Ian McGlasson and Louise Richley.

Quayside residents ‘shocked’ after controversial tower block approved

Friends cycle through Newcastle-Upon-Tyne’s Town Moor park with the impressive structure of St James Park football stadium looming large in the background.

Noise clampdown promise as Town Moor prepares to welcome 60,000 people

Newcastle city centre revamp: What next after the Stack closure?

Rust on the Tyne Bridge.

Tyne Bridge restore will be ‘biggest ever challenge’ for kittiwakes

Carol Pyrah, incoming Chief Executive of Urban Green Newcastle.

Music festivals still possible despite Newcastle park row

Tens of thousands still missing out on cheaper Metro tickets

Council approves huge £155m HMRC office complex for Newcastle

Joyce McCarty, deputy council leader at Newcastle City Council. Newcastle City Council are cutting their paypoints and people will now have to pay online or in shops.

Labour accused of trying to ‘trick’ voters into backing councillor

Ongoing development of Central Station Metro, Newcastle.

Metro boss wants extra security staff & more ticket barriers to combat

Newcastle Conservatives Chairman John Watts pictured at Newcastle Civic Centre.

Tories bid to end Newcastle election hoodoo – 30 years after last win

Newcastle’s Grainger Market gets set to celebrate its 180th anniversary.

Grainger Market to open late in bid to revive struggling centre

Fears grow for historic Newcastle city centre building