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Photo of bus on the Great North Road flyover at Brunton Lane where a new section of bus lane will be installed.

Improvements to major bus route to start

A new section of bus lane and a pedestrian crossing will be installed on the Great North Road, between Brunton Lane and the approach to the Rotary Way.

Photo of a entertainers playing musical instruments

NOVUM Festival reveals the full festival programme

NOVUM Festival will take over Newcastle city centre this weekend (7–9 August), with music, performance, play, fun and creativity.

View of Blackett Street taken from above looking down towards Monument and Pilgrim Street.

Trial of new city centre red routes planned

The measures are aimed at preventing vehicles blocking key city centre bus routes and delaying services.

July 2026

Newcastle welcomes the Mercury Prize 2026 12 ‘Albums of the Year’.

Newcastle celebrates the Mercury Prize 12 'Albums of the Year' and looks forward to the main event on 22 October

We stand with Archie’s family in call for change to early release rules

We’re supporting calls for those responsible for a child’s death to be exempt from early release.

Mercury Prize 2026 Album of the Year shortlist announced

Newcastle will host the Mercury Prize in 2026 for the second successive year with two North East artists making the shortlist

Newcastle to stage the North East's biggest ever public artwork this August

Thousands expected to line the streets as Dominoes Newcastle transforms the city into one giant moving artwork.

2026 Mercury Prize – tickets now on sale and judging team announced

Ahead of the announcement of the 2026 'Albums of the Year' this Thursday, the 2026 Mercury Prize judging team has today been revealed.

More firms invest in Newcastle amid challenging market

Latest figures show that Newcastle continues to be a place where businesses chose to invest and existing businesses grow.

Two park cafes set to re-open in Newcastle

Two cafes in popular parks are set to re-open in the coming days after contracts were signed with Newcastle City Council.

Big beats at Byker Groove

On Saturday 25 July, Hadrian Square in Byker will come alive with music and creativity for a fantastic festival of fun.

Newcastle City Council to honour Kevin Keegan

Union flag flown at half-mast and book of condolence opened after death of Newcastle United legend.

Council takes over Neville Hall to safeguard city heritage

The Victorian building houses an internationally significant mining and engineering archive.

Newcastle's Swing Bridge celebrates 150th anniversary

Landmark first swung in July 1876 and now new information boards have been added to tell its story.

Highest civic honour for Newcastle Eagles star

Newcastle Eagles’ star Darius Defoe has been awarded the coveted Freedom of Newcastle following a special council meeting.

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