Metro drivers offered 18.5pc pay rise
METRO drivers are set to get a minimum 18.5 per cent rise in their basic salary in exchange for greater flexibility, under a new offer to end an industrial dispute that has caused chaos for passengers.
Plans made for coastal conservation centre at Souter Lighthouse
PLANS for a new coastal conservation centre on the North-East coast have officially been lodged.
£5.2m revamp of Newcastle railway station delayed
A £5.2 MILLION revamp of Newcastle’s Central Station due to start in the New Year will not start until next June.
Labour candidate refuses to attend hustings
A GENERAL Election candidate has refused to attend an election hustings claiming that the event could be biased against her.
Bid to be made for £377m transport overhaul in North-East
A "MONUMENTAL" overhaul of the North-East’s public transport has moved one step closer.
One week left in city centre driving charge consultation
THERE is just one week left for people to have their say on radical plans to charge vehicles for driving into Newcastle city centre and restrict traffic on the Tyne Bridge.
Newcastle fans lose fight to stop development St James' Park
A £120m development outside St James' Park has been approved despite a massive backlash from football fans.
NEWCASTLE: Fans would consider Strawberry Place legal action
NEWCASTLE United fans say they could take legal action if councillors back a huge Strawberry Place development next week.
Developer hits back in St James’ Park row
THE developer behind plans that could block the expansion of St James’ Park has warned that rejecting the project will mean Newcastle misses out on a £100m cash injection and 1,000 jobs.
MP warns Strawberry Place plan could block St James' Park
CHI Onwurah has added her name to a wave of objections against £120m building plans that could block the iconic view of St James’ Park and stop the stadium being expanded.
