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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.

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.

Newcastle will welcome a spectacular domino run this August.

Dominoes Newcastle will transform the city centre this August in a large-scale domino run, part of NOVUM Summer Festival.

Two-year milestone on Tyne Bridge reached

A progress update as the Tyne Bridge restoration reaches the half-way point.

Public nominations open for We Are Newcastle Awards

Members of the public, local businesses and community groups are urged to nominate in the We Are Newcastle Awards 2026.

March 2026

Young people bring languages to life in multilingual poetry slam

Young people took to the stage for a lively, high-energy Multilingual Poetry Slam.

Creative Central NCL to open landmark new workspace

A new creative hub and art workspace will be opening in Newcastle this Autumn.

Newcastle once again named a Tree City of the World

This marks the third consecutive year the city has earned the distinction.

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