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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

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.

Great train engineer's workshop reborn as business centre

Robert Stephenson's Pattern Shop expected to house 200 workers after £9 million project completed.

School goes green thanks to £4 million eco-upgrades

Solar panels, heat pumps, lighting and insulation to be installed to cut school's carbon footprint.

Consultation launched on city centre junction enforcement

Have your say on plans to keep traffic flowing at junction of Groat Market and Collingwood Street.

Builder fined after rubbish repeatedly dumped in field

63-year-old pled guilty after failing to carry out proper checks on rogue traders who dumped waste.

Exciting new plans for our iconic Grainger Market

Restoring Newcastle’s treasured indoor market will protect its heritage and secure its future.

Sixty candidates contest Newcastle youth elections

Youth Council and Youth Parliament voting on 14 March will see 16 young people elected

Get involved with the Great British Spring Clean

Volunteers are invited to loan litter pickers and equipment to help clean Newcastle neighbourhoods.

Top engineer hails Tyne Bridge team's 'passion and pride'

Institution of Civil Engineers president met team restoring Tyne Bridge during Newcastle visit.

Demolition of tower block heralds new social housing era

Levelling of Hexham House will be the first explosive demolition in the city since 2008.

£100m trailblazer devolution deal boost for North East

Newcastle will see investment and new jobs thanks to agreement between councils and government.

Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages is back

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of languages, culture, and creativity!