The Latest Breaking News from Karen Kilgour

Direct ferry from UK to Norway could be restored after 18 years

The connection has been out of service since September 2008

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe granted Freedom of the City

The Magpies boss joins Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer in having the city’s highest civic honour

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

‘Tainted victory’: Newcastle’s Saudi influence still divisive after success

Concerns about the club’s ownership remain strong despite the euphoria of ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025

Newcastle Labour chief on 'remarkably disappointing' leadership contest – as deputy also faces internal battle

Both city council leader Nick Kemp and deputy Karen Kilgour will be challenged for their positions next week

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2023

Under-pressure social care sector in the North East needs to fill 7,500 job vacancies

The social care sector in the North East - and the rest of the country - is under real pressure

Chronicle Live · Nov 18, 2022

'Massive risk' to Newcastle Council finances amid economic chaos unleashed by government's huge tax cuts

The council was already expecting to see its costs jump by more than £30m next year, before the market chaos of recent days sparked by Chancellor's mini-budget

Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022

Nick Kemp clears key hurdle to become Newcastle's council leader-elect and take over from Nick Forbes

The Byker councillor's position as leader has gone unchallenged at Newcastle Labour's AGM, clearing the path for him to be formally installed at the head of the city council

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2022

Green Party 'more optimistic by the day' of getting first councillor elected in Newcastle

The competitive West Fenham ward is seen as a crucial battleground seat at next week's local elections, with Tay Pitman bidding to oust Labour's deputy council leader

Chronicle Live · Apr 28, 2022

Newcastle City Council local elections 2022: The candidates, big issues, and seats to watch

With a change of leadership imminent at the civic centre as Nick Forbes heads for the exit door, this year's city elections are set to be a fascinating battle

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2022