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The government has ordered a public enquiry into Tesco’s new superstore at Trent Vale, after listening to arguments from Newcastle’s Labour MP Paul Farrelly. The move, under statutory ‘call in’ procedures, takes the decision out of the hands of Stoke-on-Trent Council, which - Mr Farrelly argued - had broken planning rules to the detriment of Newcastle and Stoke town centres.

Newcastle’s Labour MP Paul Farrelly has asked the government to intervene in Tesco’s plans to redevelop its huge, 24-hour superstore at Trent Vale, taking the decision out of the hands of Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

A Government Defence minister has been urged to protect the future of Newcastle’s Territorial Army headquarters which faces an uncertain future because of a shake-up of Britain’s Army reserves.

Newcastle’s Peter Pan special needs nursery has marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration fun day at Newcastle and Hartshill Cricket Club on Saturday.

Innovative classes that help expectant fathers to play a bigger role in the birth of their babies have earned maternity staff in North Staffordshire a national award.

Early morning swimmers who are aged over 60 can take a dip free of charge at Newcastle’s Jubilee Pool, thanks to a campaign led by local Labour MP Paul Farrelly.

Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly has given his support to an initiative by health chiefs to promote oral hygiene as part of his campaign to increase NHS dentistry.

Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly paid tribute to the work of Beavers Arts when he visited their base in Barracks Sqaure, Newcastle, to see for himself some of the work carried out to help young refugees and asylum seekers.