Gateshead
Ron re-elected Lib Dem Leader in Gateshead
Liberal Democrat Councillor for Low Fell, Ron Beadle, has been re-elected as Leader of the party and Opposition on Gateshead Council.
7 May 2025
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Bill Quay Fire: Statement from Pelaw and Heworth Ward Councillors
Local councillors Amanda Wintcher, Ian Patterson and Paul Diston share our community’s sadness about the tragedy that occurred in Bill Quay on Friday evening. Our thoughts are especially with Layton’s family and friends.
4 May 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead care centre put into special measures with residents 'at risk of harm'
Whistleblowers told the Care Quality Commission about a range of safety issues at the Sister Winifred Laver Promoting Independence Centre in Felling
26 Mar 2025
Gateshead
Lib Dems say ‘HEADS MUST ROLL’
The Care Quality Commission’s report into the Sister Winifred Laver centre has been described as ‘chilling’ by Opposition councillors.
26 Mar 2025
Gateshead
Why a Tyne Bridge restoration cash U-turn would be 'spectacular own goal' for Labour
Senior politicians, and business leaders are today urging the Government to end months of uncertainty and commit to providing the final £6 million for the Tyne Bridge's restoration
24 Mar 2025
Gateshead
Gateshead council tax bill rise of 4.99% approved as leader admits 'burden' on households
Gateshead Council agreed budget plans on Thursday that include a council tax rise and spending £11 million of its reserves, but says that frontline service cuts have been avoided
21 Mar 2025
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Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
by Ed Davey
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025