> Laura Hudson sent us this stunning shot of the northern lights taken at Highfield Park in Prudhoe, Northumberland, on Saturday night. The aurora borealis is visible in the UK several times a year, with 2026 being a peak year. The...
APOLICE boss says she is “concerned” for the future of measures to keep Newcastle’s streets safe, after the scrapping of a charge on Tyneside bars and clubs. Newcastle City Council voted last week to end the Late Night Levy, an annual fee of up...
LEADING councillors in Northumberland have agreed to impose a £2 hike in the cost of the telecare service. Provided to vulnerable residents, the service uses personal alarms and monitoring equipment to help older and disabled people...
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ALMOST 50 extra jobs could be cut at a council, under a plan to “streamline” public services and make more use of artificial intelligence (AI). Newcastle City Council says up to 121 posts could now be affected by a reorganisation at the...
