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The Latest Breaking News from Karen Kilgour

‘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

Newcastle perform U-turn over open-top bus parade after fan outcry

Many fans had been left frustrated by Newcastle’s plans for a party on the city’s Town Moor, but the players will now take a short bus tour en route in a compromise agreement

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle United boss nominated for Freedom of City after ending trophy drought

Eddie Howe would join the likes of Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer and the bakery chain Greggs if councillors agree to the award.

Evening Standard

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Council issues child safety pledge after two Tyneside schools forced to close over concrete collapse concerns

St John Vianney Catholic Primary in West Denton and St Columba's in Wallsend have both had to shut their doors due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

Chronicle Live

Nick Kemp to stay as Newcastle City Council leader after internal Labour challenge dropped

Ged Bell has withdrawn from a leadership contest in Newcastle's Labour group ahead of a vote that had been scheduled for Tuesday evening, leaving Nick Kemp unopposed

Chronicle Live

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

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

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'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

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

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

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

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