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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...
Business & Finance

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...
Business & Finance

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...
Durham

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

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

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...
Newcastle

Newcastle councillors vote to accept 5.77% pay rise amid concern over ‘gap’ with neighbours

Councillors in Newcastle have voted to award themselves a 5.77% pay rise next year. A majority of members on Newcastle City Council agreed on Wednesday...
Newcastle

Newcastle City Council leader Karen Kilgour survives vote of no confidence

Newcastle’s council leader has survived a vote of no confidence that threatened to remove her from office after just two months. A Lib Dem attempt...
Newcastle

High-tech lasers being used to remove graffiti from Newcastle walls

High-tech lasers are being used to remove graffiti from a wall next to Newcastle’s Town Moor. Local councillor Doc Anand and the Gosforth Against Graffiti...
Housing

North East likely to miss Labour’s housebuilding target by more than 13,000 homes, report warns

The North East is likely to miss the Government’s housebuilding targets by more than 13,000 homes, according to a new report. Analysis by the Centre...
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