Some parents are angry about the merger and a lack of consultation, calling the move "hugely misjudged".

BBC: Central Newcastle High School

The minister rejected the DUP's amendment calling for public consultation.

BBC: Prison review team report

Paul Givan spoke for the DUP amendment calling for an immediate public consultation on the report.

BBC: Prison review team report

The council rejected the new ordinance on July 6th, calling for another 60 days of consultation.

ECONOMIST: Visual blight

Opponents of the EDL, calling themselves Newcastle Unites, have also been in consultation with Northumbria Police about a counter demonstration on Saturday afternoon.

BBC: Police 'ready' for Newcastle EDL demonstration