Newcastle City Council2 days agoLocal basketball hero given top civic honourNewcastle Eagles forward Darius Defoe is to be granted the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle.2 days ago5 days agoFlats approved at fashion brand's first buildingThe upper floors of LD Mountain Centre in Newcastle, where Berghaus started, will become 10 flats.5 days ago6 days agoCity car park to remain open overnight after trialThe Newcastle car park will continue to be open 24 hours on weekends for late-night workers.6 days ago9 Jul 2026City centre bridge could close for five yearsThe walkway over Durant Road in Newcastle falls within the footprint of a university building site.9 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Council probe finds bad behaviour 'normalised'An independent review commissioned in 2024 into how Newcastle City Council was run, is published.8 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Record numbers take part in Great North 10kSpectators cheered on the 13,000 competitors as they raced past many city landmarks.5 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Mexico vs England: 'Whoever wins, I get to party'Fans across the north-east of England are gearing up for the World Cup match against Mexico.5 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Devolution can't be limited to mayors, leader saysColin Ferguson says "fair funding" for local government needs to be higher on the agenda.3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Plans to demolish vandal-hit rehearsal hall backedKnocking down Sinfonia House in Jesmond is "cautiously welcomed", councillors say.2 Jul 2026...
