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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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

Newcastle City Council chief Nick Kemp resigns amid bullying allegations

Nick Kemp will take a leave of absence due to ill health, with his deputy Karen Kilgour taking on his responsibilities as leader.

Newcastle council leader to step back due to ill health

The multi-million pound project will see the market in the city centre "rival the best European markets", according to Newcastle City Council.

Newcastle's Grainger Market renovations to start in late September

A Domestic Homicide Review will look into the circumstances of the death of Jason Brockbanks, 24, who was stabbed by Aaron Ray over messages found on Grindr. 

Review launched into death of student murdered by jealous boyfriend

New restrictions will be introduced to block “illegal, inconsiderate, and dangerous” behaviour by drivers parking their cars on roads and grass verges.

Drivers face parking clampdown around Newcastle Airport

Road restrictions were installed on the Newcastle Quayside on Monday.

Tyne Tees Newcastle City Council

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