Issues

MP demands safety measures at new roundabout

Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly has called for a pedestrian crossing to be installed at a newly constructed roundabout to address local concerns over child safety.

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Paul stands up for the Old Brown Jug

One of Newcastle’s oldest town centre pubs – the Old Brown Jug – has won the support of local MP Paul Farrelly in its fight to carry on playing live music.

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Boost for rural jobs and business

Newcastle’s rural economy – which sustains hundreds of jobs and businesses across the Borough – received a boost with the opening of NFU’s Mutual’s new offices in Betley.

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MP calls for rethink over quarry extension plans

Controversial proposals to extend a clay quarry in Newcastle and create a huge lake on the site have come under renewed criticism from local MP Paul Farrelly.

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Paul backs learning disability campaign

Paul Farrelly MP last night showed his commitment to ensuring that people with a learning disability get the healthcare they have a right to by signing Mencap’s ‘Getting it right’ charter.

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Conservative County U-turn robs Knutton kids’ farm of £50,000 lottery grant

Staffordshire’s new Conservative Council has backtracked on promises to grant Knutton’s Village Farm a lease for the popular project next to the local Sure Start children’s centre, a refusal which now means it has lost a £50,000 good causes grant from the National Lottery.

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Paul welcomes £20 million boost for Michelin

The future of Stoke-on-Trent-based tyre maker Michelin has been safeguarded after the Government unveiled support for the company’s £20million investment plans.

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Paul welcomes Olympic boost for Wedgwood and Doulton

Wedgwood and Royal Doulton have been chosen to produce commemorative ceramics for the London 2012 Olympic Games in a move that has been warmly welcomed by Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly.

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MP congratulates school on its ‘journey to excellence’

Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly has paid tribute to a local primary school which has been recognised as one of the most improved in the country.

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MP warns of development threat to model farm complex

A unique slice of Newcastle’s heritage has come under renewed threat from developers who want to convert a historic farm complex into a hotel and spa.

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