Calls for further scrutiny lead to the parks takeover being put on hold until a full council debate.

Due to mechanical problems the bridge, which is almost 150-years-old, is unable to rotate.

Councillors voted 37 to 30 to keep the Labour leader following a motion by the Liberal Democrats.

Work to demolish homes destroyed in the blast, which killed a man and seven-year-old boy, is under way.

The midnight display was previously replaced by a more "environmentally friendly" laser show.

It comes after the council shifted into 'no overall control' when six councillors quit Labour.

The button to destroy Hexham House in Newcastle is pressed by three children who won a competition.

The button to destroy Hexham House in Newcastle is pressed by three children who won a competition.