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Newcastle police station saga could be nearing end after battle over Burger King plans

Redesigned plans for the derelict Westgate Road police station could be approved this week

Chronicle Live

MP accuses Government of 'giving up on the North' as Newcastle loses to Derby in rail HQ contest

Derby was named on Tuesday at the winning bidder for the Great British Railways base, beating Newcastle, Birmingham, Crewe, Doncaster, and York

Chronicle Live

Tyneside women 'woefully underrepresented' among list of greats given Newcastle's highest honour

Just four women have been awarded the Freedom of Newcastle in this 21st century, compared to 20 men

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Stevie Wonder awarded Freedom of Newcastle as music icon hailed as 'an inspiration'

The American singer-songwriter has been given Newcastle's highest honour in recognition of his campaign to establish Martin Luther King Day in the USA

Chronicle Live

Pride and passion: Newcastle United and fans hailed by MPs and council leaders after cup final

MPs and councils across the region have remained positive following the cup final defeat

Chronicle Live

Stevie Wonder set to be awarded Freedom of Newcastle as music legend hailed for Martin Luther King campaign

The Motown icon could join the likes of Sir Bobby Robson and Nelson Mandela in being awarded the city's highest civic honour by Newcastle City Council

Chronicle Live

Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah reacts after LNER confirms no additional trains available for NUFC fans travelling to Wembley

Newcastle MP, Chi Onwurah said "a public transport service could respond flexibly to peaks in demand"

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LNER asked to 'take action' to ensure Newcastle United fans get to Wembley

Newcastle United fans reported that it was "impossible" to book tickets to travel to London for the Carabao Cup Final

Chronicle Live

Mayor shelves £3m deadline day deal for development that NUFC fans fear could stop St James' Park expansion

North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll said there were "economic ramifications that don’t stack up” for the Strawberry Place regeneration proposals

Chronicle Live

'Absolute chaos' - MP calls for urgent investigation after Newcastle fans raise safety concerns at Hillsborough

Newcastle United supporters took to Twitter to complain of overcrowding at Hillsborough Stadium following Saturday's FA Cup defeat

Chronicle Live

North East's striking nurses say action is to protect 'mams and dads, brothers and sisters' during historic NHS walk-out

Nurses around Tyneside stood on picket lines across the region as part of strike action during the ongoing NHS pay dispute

Chronicle Live

'More than just a football club' - The importance of Newcastle United for city on 130th anniversary

As Newcastle United celebrates its 130th anniversary we take a look at how vital the club is to the city and its economy

Chronicle Live

Grant Shapps has apologised ‘unreservedly’ to those caught up in Horizon scandal

Making a statement on the GLO (group litigation order) compensation scheme, Grant Shapps set out further details in the Commons for MPs.

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MP pleads with Government to avert four years of travel chaos caused by Tyne Bridge restoration

Chi Onwurah called on ministers to take action, amid fears that the rusting bridge's much-needed refurbishment could take up to four years to complete

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MP says Saudi ownership of Newcastle United should lead to focus on violence - not 'sportswash' it

Chi Onwurah said to hold fans accountable for the country's human rights abuses is to "misdirect" legitimate anger

Chronicle Live

Newcastle MP warns lack of NHS dentists is 'storing up trouble' in the city

Chi Onwurah warned the Government that more NHS dentists were vital with residents unable to access vital treatment

Chronicle Live

Tory MPs rally around Prime Minister's pensions commitment as PMQs performance branded 'painful'

North East Conservative MPs praised Liz Truss' move to commit to the triple lock on pensions, but Newcastle Central's Chi Onwurah warned the PM has 'no authority even in her own party'

Chronicle Live

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's budget U-turn branded 'total shambles' as North East reacts

Today's announcement was said to offer no reassurance for families on low incomes who face financial struggles amid a growing cost of living crisis

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'Excited' Jamie Reuben opens up as Newcastle 'only getting started' amid Al-Rumayyan's speech

Newcastle United's takeover was completed a year ago this week and ChronicleLive has taken a look at what has changed at the club and in the city in that time

Chronicle Live

North East MPs reflect after visiting Westminster Palace to see the Queen's coffin lying in state

There have been reports of some people queuing for up to 14 hours

Chronicle Live

Investigation finds hundreds of pipes 'could be dumping sewage illegally' including more than 60 in the North East

61 of more than 870 pipes which could be operating without permits are under the control of Northumbrian Water

Chronicle Live

Chi Onwurah slams Government after data reveals hundreds of sewage dumps have polluted Newcastle's waterways

Data has revealed that a total of 540 sewage dumps were made in waterways across central Newcastle in 2021

Chronicle Live

Huge rise in North East patients paying for operations amid long waiting list

The North East saw 1,505 self-pay admissions in the final three months of 2021 - a rise of almost 40 per cent

Chronicle Live

NHS 'unable to protect' patients in the North East with many facing hours in A&E

Some patients are being forced to wait up to 11 hours for an ambulance with calls made for better funding

Chronicle Live

Blakelaw pensioner awarded British Empire Medal for being 'pillar of the community'

Irene Teasdale receives an 'unforgettable' award from the Queen over the Jubilee weekend

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