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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.

Former miners in North Staffordshire and across the country are to get extra help from the government for injuries suffered in dangerous work down the pit.

Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly joined Labour rebels today in opposing controversial plans to restrict residence rights for Ghurkas who have served in the British army.

Staffordshire Labour MPs today [Tuesday] urged the government to go further in cracking down on tax avoidance and making the tax system fairer.

A new regeneration project aimed at giving opportunities for training and work to unemployed residents has been launched in Newcastle by local 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.

Health chiefs were accused by Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly today of ignoring public opinion by rejecting his calls to fund fertility treatment on behalf of childless couples.

Action by Paul Farrelly, MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme means that a better deal for workers in hard times is now one step closer.

Labour MPs today fired a warning shot over higher levels of student tuition fees and debt, as the government embarks on a review of university finances.

A lottery grant of nearly £500,000 is helping to transform the fortunes of Newcastle’s Peter Pan Day Nursery, for children with special needs.