Speaking to the think tank Reform in central London, Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg today called for patients to be allowed to pay for extra treatment without losing the right to free NHS care.
Nearly £300 million is to be invested in the Metro network, which serves local people in Woolsington Ward.
Nine of Newcastle's post offices are to shut - although Westerhope Village's and Newbiggin Hall's are safe from closure.
Local school All Saints College is celebrating another set of remarkable A-level results.
Snips of news from across the ward.
A new scheme has started in Newcastle to help the elderly and disabled stay in their homes.
