Newcastle headlines 1 February: Horror-themed cafe opens in Gateshead

Here are your latest Newcastle headlines.

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00:00 Hi, I'm Iona May and these are your latest North East headlines.

00:04 The new North East Mayor will reportedly not be adding to Residences Council tax bills

00:08 in their first 12 months. An election for a new Mayor will be held in the coming months

00:12 and the decision has already been taken that no such mayoral precept will be issued for

00:17 the 2024/25 financial year.

00:19 Next, the Met Office is predicting wintry weather, cloud, rain and even potentially

00:24 snow between the period of February 4th and 6th. The Weather Service said there is an

00:29 increasing likelihood of more settled conditions with winds arriving from the north. This would

00:34 increase the chance of some colder spells.

00:37 Finally, North East Horror fans will be happy to hear that a brand new themed cafe has officially

00:42 opened in the region. The Rested Ghoul on Wellington Street in Gateshead is the North

00:46 East's first horror themed cafe.

00:49 And that's you all up to date.

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