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Cllr Dan Greenhough, Cabinet Member for Economy, Jobs and Skills (left), Zainab Ghurair, and Ian Raby (right), Active Inclusion Officer (ESOL).

English service reaches 1000 learners

A Newcastle English service has reached 1000 learners.

View down Pilgrim Street towards Swan House roundabout.

Overnight road closures for resurfacing on city route

Drivers are being advised to allow more time for their journeys or use alternative forms of travel.

Cllr Karen Kilgour and Pam Smith in front of a sign which reads international womens day 2025

Newcastle celebrates women’s achievements and champions gender equality

The council and its partners invited residents to shine a light on the women who have inspired them by sharing their stories.

January 2025

MOBO Fringe unveil full details of spectacular five-day festival

The MOBO Fringe festival will take place from Thursday 13 February until Monday 17 February - - a dynamic and inclusive programme to showcase the richness of Black music and culture in the North East while creating meaningful opportunities for local talent and communities, in the run-up to the iconic MOBO Awards.

Government backs new centre for writing in the North East

DCMS has today announced £5 million investment in a new centre for writing in Newcastle

Affordable prom event to help young people returns for 2025

Pop Up Prom Event returns to provide affordable prom attire to young people in need.

Newcastle’s Christmas market hailed a huge success

Newcastle Christmas Market 2024, run by Newcastle City Council and NE1 was a huge success, according to an independent evaluation report, bringing welcome levels of visitors and significant income into the city.

Newcastle City Council and MOBO Announce The Fringe Festival

Newcastle City Council and MOBO announce
The Fringe Festival: An epic five-day celebration of Black music and culture leading Up to the 2025 MOBO Awards being held in the city.

New Tyne Bridge information hub officially opens on the Quayside

A new information hub for the Tyne Bridge restoration project was officially opened on Newcastle Quayside yesterday

£524,000 of funding allocated to youth services

The Newcastle Youth Fund will distribute more than £524,000 to youth services and activities.

Diversions in place as city centre works get under way

Works are taking place on Worswick St from 13 Jan. Drivers are advised that diversions will be in place.

A new political map for Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council is set to have new boundaries for its council wards.

December 2024

A Wise move for Newcastle residents boosting their skills

A new partnership between Get Online Newcastle (GON) and the Wise Group has seen six 8-week tablet courses set up for customers exiting the Wise Group’s Wellness and Tech Programme.

Tyne Bridge 2025 restoration programme set out

2025 will see restoration work begin adjacent to the Newcastle Tower and underbridge.

Chief Medical Officer highlights city's health challenges

Professor Chris Whitty has chapter on Newcastle in latest national annual report.