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Northumbria Police force facing ‘budget pressures totalling £25.4 million in 2025/26’

A North East police force is not planning to axe more community support officers, cllrs have been told. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Susan...

Newcastle Clean Air Zone grant funding worth £10m still unspent after more than two years

Around £10 million of Newcastle Clean Air Zone (CAZ) funding to help people replace their high-polluting vehicles with cleaner models remains unused. More than two...

Newcastle City Council’s new political map confirmed ahead of big elections in 2026

Final plans to redraw Newcastle’s political map have been published. The city’s ward boundaries are set to be shaken up ahead of a crunch set...

First new Tyne and Wear Metro train pulled from service after failure

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train had to be taken out of action on Wednesday morning after suffering a technical failure. The train...

Northern rail services could be taken over by mayors amid anger over train cancellations

Mayors across the North of England could try to seize control of struggling rail services that have “failed” passengers. North East mayor Kim McGuinness says...

First new Tyne and Wear Metro train finally enters service on historic day for North East

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train is finally in service. After years of waiting, passengers can at last set foot this morning on...

Tyne Bridge restoration won’t be ‘quality we would expect’ if Government U-turns on £6m promise

The Tyne Bridge will not be restored “to the quality we would expect” if the Government fails to stump up a further £6 million...

Hitachi Rail jobs in County Durham saved as Keir Starmer announces £500m deal

Hundreds of jobs at a major train factory in County Durham are set to be saved. A contract to safeguard the future of Hitachi Rail’s...

Newcastle City Council to face independent inquiry into leadership concerns

A major inquiry will be launched into the running of a controversy-laden North East council. Newcastle City Council will subject itself to an independent investigation,...

Newcastle council tax, bin collection, and school meals fees to rise under £21m cuts plan

Council tax, school meal fees and garden waste collection charges are set to rise in Newcastle, after local authority officials announced more than £21...

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