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Gateshead
Shadon House demolished
Shadon House in Barley Mow is no more! It has been demolished following Gateshead Council’s decision to decommission the former social services building.
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
GOOD NEWS - Post Office returns!
The reopening of the unit has been welcomed by your local Lib Dem Focus Team - Jonathan Mohammed, Marilynn Ord and Jonathan Wallace.
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
Allerdene Bridge Unsafe
The new bridge was installed in September 2023 and the old Allerdene Bridge was demolished, but in January this year, faults in welding joints were found in the new bridge.
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
WARD UPDATES
Updates on bus services, Barclays to close, footpath resurfaced on Front Street, and MORE!
1 Nov 2025
Gateshead
New CCTV for Durham Road
Durham Road will be getting two new CCTV cameras from Northumbria Police.
1 Sep 2025
National Focus
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025