Tag: NewcastleCityCouncil
Newcastle Gears up for Christmas Lights Switch On
Newcastle is getting ready for the big switch on of its Christmas lights at Grey’s Monument tomorrow (8th November).
An evening of festive family fun...
Research Highlights Alcohol Problems of North East Elderly
Research by a north-east academic has highlighted the alcohol problems faced by the region’s older people.
In the first major study into this issue, University...
Blackett Street Could Close to Traffic this Xmas & May Close...
Newcastle’s Blackett Street may close to traffic this festive season, with the city set to enjoy a ‘bumper’ Christmas market. And the council are...
Newcastle House That Starred in BBC Series Gets Commemorative Plaque
A historic Newcastle house that featured in the BBC TV Series A House Through Time has been issued with a commemorative plaque.
The plaque –...
Newcastle Theatre Director Gets 3D Printed Statue
A statue of the director of a Newcastle theatre company – made using innovative 3D-printing technology – is to be placed in the Great...
Electric Car Owners Will Have to Fork Out for Newcastle Parking
The policy of allowing environmentally friendly electric cars to park for free in Newcastle City Council carparks is to end this October.
Currently, electric or...
Newcastle Becomes a Slimmer City as it Sheds 100,000 lbs
Thousands of people participating in a Newcastle-based campaign to tackle obesity have succeeded in shedding an incredible total of 100,000 pounds.
Newcastle Can, launched in...
Community Ideas Requested for Brandling Park Bowling Green Site
Newcastle City Council would like to hear ideas from community groups and residents’ organisations regarding the future of a much-loved site – the former...
Massive Investment in Newcastle Grassroots Football Likely
Newcastle’s thriving grassroots football scene could soon be benefitting from a large-scale investment.
The city has taken a step closer to being accepted into the...
35 Vehicles to Promote Newcastle Recycling Message
35 vehicles will soon be driving around Newcastle emblazoned with important messages about recycling.
Recycling is vital for the environment. In the USA, for example,...
