Tyne Tees Newcastle City Council

Victims whose testimonies helped convict 18 people of exploiting and abusing young girls are praised by the leader of Newcastle Council.

‘Operation Shelter’ started in December 2013 after a vulnerable adult and young woman talked to social services about abuse allegations

An employee accidentally attached an internal spreadsheet to emails inviting adoptive parents to the council's annual adoption party

The row over a controversial bus lane in Newcastle is continuing as the city council demands a review of the John Dobson Street decision.

3% of the rise will contribute to funding for adult social care, with 1.95% going towards the council's other services.

The underground in the Bigg Market have been a landmark since they opened in 1898 - but now they're up for rent

A serious case review into the death of 16-week-old Tequiilah Burke in Newcastle has identified 'issues with procedures'.

New restrictions introduced on John Dobson Street have earned the council £400,000 since enforcement cameras went live in February.

The council says the Grade II* listed Newcastle landmark needs improvement and failing to invest would also cost millions.