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Illustration of a yellow circle surrounded by graphics of children and adults playing. Centre shows graphic of the Tyne Bridge and Grey's Monument with a penguin, in scarf and flying goggles, flying above them. Text reads Newcastle SEND Celebration Events 1st June - 5th July 2024

Summer events to celebrate children with SEND in Newcastle

Competition also seeks name for special educational needs and disabilities Local Offer mascot.

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The Tyne Bridge, viewed from the Gateshead end of the Swing Bridge, showing the scaffolding on the Gateshead Tower

Drivers advised to plan ahead for Tyne Bridge restoration

Crossing will close overnight in run up to Easter, then Tyne Bridge lane closures begin in April.

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The swimming pool at Jesmond Pool and Gym

Leisure centres go green after £400k funding boost

Solar panels will be installed to reduce energy use and cut carbon emissions.

March 2024

Best new buildings crowned at Lord Mayor’s Design Awards

Community hubs, school buildings and office developments were among the winners.

Street Marshals support over 1,200 people in six months

The team help to keep vulnerable people safe and are an extra uniformed presence on city streets.

New measures to ease bus travel during Tyne Bridge works

People urged to take public transport as bus lanes and no stopping introduced on key roads.

Newcastle named a Tree City of the World

City praised for commitment to urban trees, with thousands set to be planted this planting season

Restoration of North East's iconic Tyne Bridge to begin

Council leaders speak of 'huge pride' as 'vital' Tyne Bridge restoration gets underway on 2 April.

First new public toilets since 2010 open in Newcastle

New public toilets created at Civic Centre and Northern Stage after successful £60,000 funding bid.

Inspection sees 'kind and caring' staff praised by families

Our crucial Care at Home Reablement Service maintained its Good rating in latest CQC inspection.

Newcastle communities benefit from £1m grant funding

Twenty two projects in city's north and outer west funded to make a difference where they live.

Calls for firms to make Newcastle a Real Living Wage city

Giving thousands of workers a pay rise would 'tackle the poverty that blights our city.'

Make a Change anti-harm scheme rolled out in Newcastle

Programme supports people worried over harmful behaviour to change and build healthy relationships.

Newcastle councillor resigns with immediate effect

Resignation of Brenda Hindmarsh means two vacancies in Fawdon and West Gosforth at May's elections

Firm fined £11,333 after back lane electronics fly-tip

Company failed to check if scrap merchant was Environment Agency registered and items fly-tipped.