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From learner to volunteer

Our Get Online Newcastle team is supported by 19 volunteers who give their time, skills and experience to help others build digital confidence, helping to deliver 148 sessions over the last year alone.

Cllr Wendy Taylor stands next to a banner setting out the Commitment to Unpaid Carers for the North East and Cumbria

Newcastle makes commitment to unpaid carers

Council backs regional efforts to support and make life easier for the "backbone of our society."

Walker and Elswick Pride in Place Chairs

First Pride in Place neighbourhood board chairs announced

Bishop of Newcastle and NHS boss named as chairs of Newcastle’s first Pride in Place neighbourhood boards

May 2026

New forum aims to create a Fairer Healthier Newcastle

People and organisations invited to join city's health equity network to improve residents' lives.

April 2026

Ofsted praises life changing learning

Newcastle City Learning praised for its life-changing, high‑quality, and inclusive learning.

Primary schools are driving educational success

Children in Newcastle are outperforming their peers in several of England’s largest cities.

Renters’ Rights Act Changes from 1 May

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is set to transform the housing landscape in England.

2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist to be revealed on 30 July

Mercury Prize '12 Albums of the Year’ will take place on Thursday 22 October at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle.

New traffic restrictions as central motorway upgrade progresses

As work progresses on central motorway, additional closures of Rose Bridge and the slip road from central motorway northbound to the Great North Road are required.