Fireworks burst over the Newcastle Quayside in Newcastle, as part of New Year celebrations in the city.

The city's council confirmed the event would not go ahead as a result of the forecast for strong gusty winds and a yellow weather warning from the Met Office.

New Year's Eve fireworks in Newcastle cancelled due to severe weather

We take a look at the enduring appeal of the famous market which has been welcoming shoppers since 1835, and at the plans being made for the future.

Grainger Market celebrates its past as it looks ahead to its third century

Emma Bassett told ITV News it was 'impossible to comprehend' how her teenage daughter could safely get to school if the plug is pulled on post-16 transport.

Mum fears for 'vulnerable' daughter over plans to scrap SEND school transport

A council cabinet report has recommended to council leaders that the local authority should take back control of the city's 33 parks.

Newcastle Council expected to take back control of city's parks from Urban Green

The former leader of Newcastle City Council and five other councillors have quit Labour and wiped out the party’s majority on the local authority.

Six Newcastle councillors switch to Independent from Labour

Archie York, seven, and Jason Laws, 35, died in the blast in Violet Close, in Benwell, earlier this month, while dozens were forced to leave their homes.

Explosion which killed two 'most challenging' incident for firefighters in years


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POLICE Benwell
Benwell incident
Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, after three adults and one child were taken to hospital following a large fire in the residential street overnight. Emergency services were called to the incident shortly before 1am on Wednesday. Picture date: Wednesday October 16, 2024.

Emergency services can be seen clambering through the rubble at the scene of the explosion which appears to have ripped through homes in Newcastle.

Seven-year-old boy dies and six injured in house explosion

Karen Kilgour was formally ratified as Newcastle City Council’s new Labour leader at a meeting of full council on Wednesday night.

Newcastle appoints first female council leader in history

Drivers have been warned that they face penalties of up to £70 if they are caught stopping on a new ‘red route’ near the airport.

Newcastle Airport parking restrictions to start as drivers warned of fines

Eleanor Lincoln suffered an anaphylactic shock and was left fighting for her life on her 18th birthday after unknowingly eating a meal which contained peanuts.

Students urged to speak up about allergies after teen's near-death reaction

Councillor Kemp said recent events have had a significant effect on him and his family, and he "strenuously denies" any allegations of bullying behaviour