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Evry celebrates fourth anniversary

The Evry partnership continues to create opportunities and improve outcomes for children and young people.

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New approach to repairs set to improve service for residents

New approach helps to streamline Council housing repairs support.

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Howaymanay is back

Newcastle’s biggest New Year’s Eve party is returning to the Quayside this year.

August 2026

Newcastle secures £141.4m for new council homes

Newcastle has secured £141.4m investment to deliver nearly 1,000 new council homes.

Council leader calls for the end of Newcastle’s Late Night Levy

Cllr Colin Ferguson says initiatives funded by the scheme should continue but the burden shouldn't be on city centre venues

Connecting communities through coffee and conversation

A new recovery coffee bike is helping support recovery in Newcastle.

Newcastle's Christmas set for biggest year yet after festive market success

Details and dates for Newcastle's Christmas 2026 have been announced.

Major progress made as A167(M) roadworks marks key milestone

Thr planned mainenance works to central motorway has been on site for one year and is expected to be cimpleted ahead of schedule.

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.

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.

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.

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