Latest news
Award-winning museum celebrates lottery win
Heritage and cultural services in Newcastle-under-Lyme have received a major boost thanks to National Lottery players.
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Council supports fire evacuees in Kidsgrove
Residents who were evacuated from their homes last night (Tuesday, 5 November) after a fire in Kidsgrove are receiving support from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
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Festive free parking for town centre
Three weekends of free car parking are planned for Newcastle town centre during the festive period.
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Walleys Quarry legal action progresses
A Council’s legal proceedings against the operators of Walleys Quarry are moving forward, amid anger from the community over Environment Agency inaction, as complaints about noxious odours rise.
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Poverty warning to Chancellor on eve of Budget
Restricting the Winter Fuel Payment risks cutting a lifeline for thousands of older people in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the Chancellor has been warned ahead of the Budget.
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Civic pride begins with town centre action
A targeted week of action is taking place in Newcastle town centre to launch a new initiative to encourage Civic Pride across the Borough.
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Green light recommended for first car cruising PSPO
Plans to ban car cruising in public places for the first time across Newcastle-under-Lyme are taking a step closer.
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Fifty projects helped through council supported Flourish programme – and more help is available
Students and graduates at Keele University have supported 50 projects in the first 12 months of a Government-backed initiative, helping local businesses and organisations to unlock their potential.
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Animal welfare central to council policy
Outlawing goldfish and other pets as prizes, banning any form of hunting on council land and reuniting stray dogs with their owners quickly are priorities in a new animal welfare charter.
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Landmark Queen Elizabeth II statue unveiled
A unique statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in Newcastle-under-Lyme today.
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Superfast broadband planned for neglected communities
Superfast broadband connections are going to be provided in parts of Newcastle overlooked by mainstream providers.
