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Tories' 30-year election drought in Newcastle goes on after falling short in Gosforth race

Retired GP Doc Anand was the big Conservative hope in Newcastle, but their long wait for a return to the council is set to continue for at least another year

Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022

Tories bid to end Newcastle election hoodoo – 30 years after last winning in the city

The Conservatives last won a seat on Newcastle City Council in May 1992 and the party's city chairman says their total absence from the civic centre "cannot be right"

Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2022