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Thousands of pupils across Newcastle and the wider North East will head into classrooms today under new legal rules that make mobile phone bans compulsory in schools across England. While many schools...
Tributes pour in for Jeremy Beecham, Newcastle's longest-serving council leader, who passed away at 81. Elected in 1967, he led from 1977 to 1994, shaping the city profoundly. Knighted in 1994 and made a life peer in 2010, Beecham's legacy is celebrated by many, including local councillor candidate Craig Cottrell, who expressed sorrow at the loss of such a historic.
The recent surge in independent councillors during local elections is reshaping the political landscape, according to sources. Data indicates that Labour gained the most seats, followed closely by the Green Party and independents.
In September 2025, the UK government will conduct a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert system, sending a text to millions of mobile phones. Scheduled for Sunday, September 7, at 3pm, the alert will feature a siren-like sound and vibration, even on silent devices.
The Labour Party has confirmed it will not pursue a ban on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the UK, despite concerns that the Online Safety Act could lead to such measures.
Junior doctors in England are set to vote on a proposed pay increase following extensive negotiations between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government.
In a bid to address the growing challenge of housing asylum seekers, the government has unveiled pla...
President Biden and former President Trump surpass delegate thresholds, paving the way for a highly anticipated electoral rematch.
James Cleverly leads crackdown as shocking abuse emerges, exposing education and care worker visas exploited by foreign nationals
Catherine addresses concerns over edited image, sparking debate on privacy and royal family portrayal in the public eye.
Government mulls new vaping tax, may raise tobacco duty to curb accessibility concerns among youth and non-smokers, sparking debate
Red Sea shipping woes spark fears of tea shortage, Britons face potential supply disruptions
In a rally, Trump's alarming statement reverberates: "Encourage them to do whatever they want," igniting fears of chaos
Unprecedented Antarctic ice sheet loss heightens sea level rise risks, signaling urgent climate catastrophe alert
King Charles diagnosed with cancer prompts temporary public duties suspension, Buckingham Palace confirms
Government's failure to meet home energy efficiency targets threatens millions with fuel poverty by 2030.
France has ushered in a new era with the appointment of 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as the country's youngest and first openly gay prime minister
The iconic Doomsday Clock remains unchanged, emphasizing urgent action needed as it considers AI misinformation threats and nuclear risks in 2024.
The Global Warming Policy Foundation Reports A Substantial Drop In Income, Raising Questions About Support For Climate Skepticism
