Habib Rahman moved to Tyneside from Bangladesh when he was 12 Newcastle's first BAME lord mayor has dedicated his position to his late father, who was killed over a curry. Habib Rahman said ...

The Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Cllr Rob Higgins, and his party then made their way to the Saluting Dias at Grey's Monument to take the salute as the military parade marches past. Show more Cllr Rob ...

Newcastle City Council is expected to approve the move next week. Lord mayor Habib Rahman said it was "absolutely well-deserved" and Mr Hislop was "exactly the kind of Geordie citizen we should ...

After children's entertainment and appearances from Joe McElderry, Santa Claus and the Lord Mayor of Newcastle Rob Higgins the lights were turned on just after 7pm, signalling the start of Christmas.

The former Labour Mayor of the now-defunct North of Tyne Combined Authority has challenged ... READ MORE:Sam Fender ...