Tag: Kenton
5 months ago
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More than 200 homes to be built in final phase of huge Kenton Bank Foot housing development

Councillors agreed on Friday to grant permission for Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon to press on with the final phase of ...

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6 months ago
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Backlash over Boots closure in Newcastle as councillor warns of 'bad news' for disabled and elderly

Local politicians have urged the pharmacy giant to abandon proposals which will reportedly see its North Kenton store...

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8 months ago
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Newcastle food bank pleads for council U-turn after being denied exemption from Clean Air Zone tolls

The Kenton Food Bank racked up a heavy bill from 32 fines for driving in the Clean Air Zone, believing they would be ...

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10 months ago
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Talk Talk suspends door-to-door sales in Newcastle after 'scores of complaints' over cold calling

The broadband provider has been accused of 'persistent' door-knocking in a No Cold Calling Zone in Kenton

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10 months ago
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Newcastle tower block tenants 'isolated' and 'stuck in their homes' due to broken lift

John Peckett suffered serious injuries in a fall last year and says he cannot risk taking the stairs at Wyndley House...

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almost 2 years ago
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Police appeal following reports group of men attempted to steal motorbike in Kenton

Officers have issued a description of a man they would like to trace in connection as it is believed they were in the...

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about 2 years ago
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ÂŁ400,000 measures revealed to save Kenton homes and school from flood waters that 'run like a river'

Council bosses say that flooding in Kenton Bar has caused "severe" damage and affected locals' mental health

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about 2 years ago
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Heartbreaking tributes to 'absolutely amazing' Kenton mum who died giving birth to her fourth child

Laura Hilpert died in the Royal Victoria Infirmary on Wednesday after falling ill following a C-section

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about 2 years ago
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Mum’s fury as Labour councillors 'take credit' for defibrillator installed in memory of her ex-hu...

Kath Somerville Hindmarsh says she was "totally disgusted" by a Labour newsletter that came through her door last week

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about 2 years ago
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Pensioners left stranded at Kenton bus stop after route cuts as councillor slams 'serious oversight'

Service cuts came into force around Newcastle and North Tyneside in late March, but Nexus did not update timetables i...

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over 2 years ago
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Pedestrian taken to hospital with head injuries after being knocked down on A167 Ponteland Road

A man was knocked down by a car on the A167 in Newcastle on Tuesday morning

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over 2 years ago
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Man appears in court charged with murder of Tony Nichol in Kenton

Murder accused Andrew Somerville will next appear before a Crown Court judge on December 15

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over 2 years ago
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Police release new CCTV image of missing Newcastle pensioner as concerns grow for his wellbeing

Police are now appealing the public to come forward with information.

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over 2 years ago
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Urgent appeal for Newcastle man, 70, missing after leaving home with mobility scooter

Terrance Glister was reported missing at around 11.30pm on Saturday, and was last seen in the Kenton area

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almost 3 years ago
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North East gets record GCSE grades - but ranks eighth out of nine regions after being 'decimated'...

Thursday’s results saw 24.5% of the region’s pupils achieve grades of 7 and over - a new record and a rise from the 2...

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almost 3 years ago
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Brave girl, 4, facing 'so many unknowns' after radical surgery

The community has rallied round to give Isla Turnbull the perfect bedroom as she recovers from a first-of-its-kind op...

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about 3 years ago
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Six arrested and ÂŁ14,000 seized as police raid homes across the North East

Police raided homes in North Shields, Wallsend, Kenton and Longbenton this week

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about 3 years ago
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Two men arrested in early morning drug raids across Newcastle

The men, aged 34 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine

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about 3 years ago
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Youths putting lives at risk after 'dangerous' spate of fires

Mounted police and dispersal orders will be used to deter vandals, after 21 reports of fires around the popular green...

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about 3 years ago
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Councils backs Falcons fan zones and drive-in cinema

Councillors have given their backing to the rugby club's bid to expand the stadium's licence, despite the objections ...

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about 3 years ago
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Major Newcastle football hub plans finally approved

Councillors have backed plans for the new Parklife centre in Kenton Bank Foot, after a row with Sport England over a ...

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about 3 years ago
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One person arrested after a burglary in Kenton which saw two cars stolen

It was reported that the burglar stole a number of items including two cars that were parked outside.

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over 3 years ago
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Howzat? Cricket fears cast doubt over Newcastle sports hub plan

One of the major backers of plans to transform the Bullocksteads Sports Ground, Sport England, has come out against t...

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over 3 years ago
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Nine football pitches in Newcastle sports hub transformation

Councillors are set to give approval to a revamp of the Bullocksteads Sports Ground in Kenton Bank Foot this week, un...

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over 3 years ago
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Mum urges schools to relax uniform rules 'to save parents money'

Danielle Henry fears many parents will have to pay more money for uniforms in September

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over 3 years ago
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Haul of weapons and drugs recovered from homes of Newcastle crime family

The investigation was part of Operation Venetic, the biggest nationally-coordinated crackdown on serious and organise...

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over 3 years ago
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Heartbreak as Newcastle soldier dies of cancer aged 31

The brave soldier of The Queen's Own Yeomanry, based at Fenham Barracks, has been described as a 'happy, smiley' lad ...

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over 3 years ago
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Social club hits out as police visit birthday bash TWICE over 'rave' complaints

The private bash featured local 'makina' MCs on stage but management insist police were impressed by the event

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almost 4 years ago
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Two men suffer stab wounds during early morning disturbance in Kenton

Both men have now been arrested by police following the incident on Thursday morning

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almost 4 years ago
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Inside Newcastle school as it prepares to welcome back pupils

Pupils will have branded Kenton School face masks, be in year group bubbles and weekly assemblies will be held remotely

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almost 4 years ago
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Headteacher blasts 'bizarre' A Level algorithm as she welcomes U-turn

The head of Kenton School in Newcastle has spoken out as Ofqual's controversial grade algorithm is overturned

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almost 4 years ago
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Police and paramedics called as woman, 32, found dead in Kenton home

Northumbria Police confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspcious

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almost 4 years ago
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200 more homes approved for Kenton Bank Foot estate

Building work is due to start next month on the latest phase of building on the huge housing estate, after being sign...

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almost 4 years ago
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Trans people scared for 'safety and dignity' after government leak

A leaked report in the Sunday Times suggested the government was planning to shelve plans to make it easier for trans...

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about 4 years ago
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Seven Kenton care home residents die with coronavirus

Kenton Manor, in Newcastle, confirmed 11 residents died in May alone - seven of which had tested positive for Covid-19

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about 4 years ago
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Call for new parks across Newcastle amid 'severe' shortfall

Save Newcastle Wildlife has demanded urgent action to create new green spaces across the city, pinpointing five areas...

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about 4 years ago
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Family 'wants answers' as firm defends moving two people into 'Covid-free' home

Gary Williamson’s mother Sylvia died on Sunday, May 17, at Kenton Manor care home, with test results later confirming...

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about 4 years ago
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Row erupts over staff safety after some residents die at care home

Kenton Hall Care Home disputes claims that over 90% of staff are showing symptoms, insisting PPE is up to scratch

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about 4 years ago
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Several deaths confirmed at Kenton care home amid PPE fears for 'scared' staff

A watchdog has confirmed the deaths, but it is not yet known if coronavirus was a factor

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