Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
National
James Robinson

Newcastle Airport rejects calls to change its name in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

The board at Newcastle Airport have rejected calls from some of the region’s politicians to change the airport’s name as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

A Conservative councillor and two MPs from the North East had suggested renaming the airport to “ Newcastle Queen Elizabeth International Airport” following the Queen’s death this month.

It comes after Northumberland County Council launched a public consultation on a permanent memorial for the Queen in the county. Part of the airport, which is near Ponteland, falls within the boundaries of Northumberland.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.