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Newcastle councillor issues plea for Ukraine donations as he pledges to drive to war-torn nation

A call has gone out to bring food, blankets, and medical supplies to the West End of the city ahead of a relief effort departing for Ukraine next Monday

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Minister 'massively impressed' by Newcastle school that went from inadequate to outstanding

Schools minister Robin Walker visited Westgate Hill Primary Academy on Thursday to celebrate World Book Day

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Key leaders to speak at Northern Agenda levelling up conference

The Northern Agenda conference is being staged by the Newcastle Chronicle and Journal owners Reach plc

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

When Newcastle honoured Bob Geldof - the rock star behind Band Aid and Live Aid

Thirty-five years ago, Bob Geldof, with his wife and child in tow, flew into Newcastle where he received the Freedom Of The City for his work in raising money to help Africa's famine victims

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Newcastle residents hit with 3% council tax hike as council signs off £12m budget cut plan

The proposals will also mean increased charges for parking, garden waste collection, and pest control – and there are fears of worse to come over the next few years

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

How North East universities are supporting Ukrainian and Russian students during Russia's war on Ukraine

North East universities have outlined the support they have been offering students affected by the crisis in Ukraine

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Newcastle Quayside fire: Owner expects pubs in listed building to open today

Vaulkhard Leisure, which owns the building, played down the fire which was centred in the roof

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Newcastle Quayside fire: Everything we know so far following blaze at the Quilted Camel

An investigation into the cause of the fire at the popular Quayside venue is still ongoing

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Major milestone for Northumberland Line reopening as final new train station granted approval

A new station for Newsham was described as the most ambitious of six that will be served by restored passenger services connecting Newcastle and Ashington

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022