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Westgate Road, in Newcastle, just before the junction with Clayton Street.

City centre traffic signal upgrade works continue

Works to improve the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street will last up to 10 weeks.

Newcastle central motorway, viewed from an upper floor of Bank House, looking towards the Tyne Bridge. The bridge has roadworks on it, to allow for restoration work.

Lead engineer thanks commuters for heeding advice

Motorists praised for their patience and understanding in first weeks of Tyne Bridge restoration.

Newcastle City Council’s assistant director of transport, Pamela Holmes. A white woman wearing a yellow high-vis jacket and a white hard hat standing with the Tyne Bridge and Gateshead Quayside in the background.

What does Wor Tyne Bridge mean to you?

New campaign launched to celebrate why the Tyne Bridge is so special to our region.

September 2023

Sniffer dog finds haul of illegal tobacco in barbecue

Sniffer dog Cooper thanked after illegal tobacco stash found hidden deep inside brick-built barbecue.

Drivers warned against using unofficial CAZ payment sites

Drivers are being warned against using unofficial websites to pay Clean Air Zone charges.

Over £1.3m awarded to help business invest in cleaner vehicles

More than £1.3m in grant funding for cleaner vehicles has been awarded to businesses and taxi drivers in the North East as part of Clean Air Zone measures.

New plans to make Newcastle a creative industry hub

New £1.7m initiative aims to make central Newcastle a creative hub with jobs and opportunities for artists, musicians and filmmakers.

Traffic signals upgraded at city centre junction

Work to upgrade traffic signals and improve pedestrian safety at a city centre junction is underway.

Council seeks builder for new Outer West leisure centre

Newcastle City Council is to begin procuring a new construction partner to build a leisure centre and swimming pool in the west of the city.

Newcastle to commemorate war memorial centenary

Public invited to mark 100 years since the unveiling of the Old Eldon Square memorial to those who died in World War 1.

Schoolchildren celebrate twin city 75th anniversary

Children have been taking part in activities to mark 75 years of close links between Newcastle and Germany’s Gelsenkirchen.

Stay safe and speak up about food allergies

As students arrive in the city, young people are being encouraged to speak up about their food allergies to ensure they stay safe.

Community sports hubs officially opened

A new multi-million-pound sports Hub has opened for the community in Newcastle at Bullocksteads, thanks to a £5.4 million grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation.

Work restarts on Pattern Shop redevelopment

Recently-appointed Robertson Construction has kick-started work on the iconic Pattern Shop redevelopment in the heart of Newcastle.

New supported internships will change young adults' lives

A new life-changing supported internship programme for young adults with learning disabilities or autism spectrum conditions has launched.