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Newcastle's first non-white lord mayor to step down from city council after 16 years
Habib Rahman, who became Newcastle's first non-white lord mayor in the top civic post's 800-year history in 2021, is stepping down after 16 years as a councillor for Elswick
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Major changes to design of ‘transformational’ Northumberland theatre redevelopment approved
The plans had been approved in October but big changes have been made
Closed Newcastle parks cafes were 'haemorrhaging' money, council says
Newcastle City Council has recently shut down its cafes in Exhibition Park and Paddy Freeman's and told politicians this week that the "demand just was not there" to justify keeping them open
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Nissan plays down reports of Sunderland plant closure threat
The company, which employs around 6,000 people in the North East, is battling the EU over new rules for electric vehicles and other industries
'I slept at the side of the stage while my dad performed live with stars like Tina Turner'
A proud son has looked back on his dad John Miles’ mega career in music which took off 50 years ago this week.
RAC ranks ten cheapest cars to insure in 2026 for young drivers
New drivers in the UK face significant insurance costs, but the right vehicle could cut that bill down
Woman who died in Sunderland A19 crash 'touched so many lives' say heartbroken family
A white BMW M135 failed to stop when instructed by police during the early hours of Sunday morning
Britney Spears 'arrested for DUI' and 'placed in cuffs' by California cops
Britney Spears has allegedly been arrested for driving under the influence in California, with TMZ reporting the singer was 'placed in cuffs' by the California Highway Patrol
DWP to give older state pensioners extra £5,759 a year from April - who's eligible
Pensioners across the UK are set to see a rise in their payments from April 2026 and some will qualify for thousands of pounds more a year
Geordie Shore star Sam Gowland says 'massive, massive thanks' as he leaves Dubai
Many people, including celebrities and TV stars, have spoken about being stuck in Dubai after tensions grew in the Middle East
Lloyds Bank confirms 'yes you can' as it clarifies £200 payment rule ambiguity
Customers must complete several steps to get the Lloyds Bank bonus
Tragedy as body found in search for missing 34-year-old man on banks of River Wear
The body of Christopher Davies was sadly found on the north bank of the River Wear in Washington
Iran war continues as UK first rescue flight 'delayed' due to technical issues
Approximately 138,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East as repatriation flights continue
Man has pint glass smashed in his face after row erupts during game of pool at North East bar
Anthony Wilkinson, 36, launched the violent attack leaving his victim needing 20 stitches for a deep gash to his forehead
Petrified greyhound found starving in North East home full of rubbish and faeces
Four-year-old Storm was rescued by the RSPCA after police entered a property in Darlington
Police update on child murderer Ian Huntley's condition week on from Frankland prison attack
The 52-year-old was reportedly struck multiple times over the head with a metal bar
Newcastle council tax rise confirmed under plan to slash £37m of city's spending
Council tax bills in Newcastle will go up by 4.99% in April, the maximum allowed without a referendum, after Labour and the Greens voted together to pass the city's budget
McDonald's creating 200 new jobs at huge new North East distribution centre
'Investing in Darlington means investing in people, in local jobs, and in a more sustainable future'
North East Combined Authority switch on first EV chargers since new deal deal agreed
The first electric vehicle chargers delivered through the partnership between the North East Combined Authority and Zest are now live
Major £120m North East development could finally be completed after years stuck in limbo
The multimillion-pound Milburngate development in Durham remains unfinished - but the site has now been snapped up by new owners