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Labour minister vows to ‘put shipbuilding on the map’ again in the North East

Labour has vowed to “put shipbuilding on the map” again in the North East. Employment minister Alison McGovern made the pledge on a visit to...

North East demands ‘certainty’ amid rumours Treasury could make major cuts to key transport budgets

Critical funding to protect and upgrade transport services across the North East could be under threat at next week’s Budget, it is feared. The Guardian reported...

Starmer told North East can ‘lead UK in offshore wind’ as mayor pushes for investment at Edinburgh summit

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to back major investment into green energy industries in the North East at the first meeting of the...

New leader of Newcastle City Council issues call for Labour unity after major upheaval

Newcastle’s new council leader has called on the city’s Labour Party to unite behind her after a period of dramatic upheaval at the Civic...

New plants installed to make Grey’s Monument ‘safer’ and ‘more welcoming’

Rows of plants have been installed next to one of Newcastle’s most famous landmarks, in an effort to make the city centre greener and...

Newcastle Council leader urged to meet Saudi rights activists

Newcastle’s new council leader has been urged to meet with Saudi Arabian human rights activists. Saudi human rights organisation ALQST has requested a sit-down with...

Labour councillor defends winter fuel payment cuts and accuses opponents of ‘fear mongering’

A Labour councillor has defended the Government’s decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners and accused opponents of “fear mongering”. There...

Newcastle Lib Dem councillor ‘suspended without prejudice’ after complaint

A Newcastle councillor has been suspended by his party. The Liberal Democrats have confirmed that they have suspended the membership of Thom Campion after a...

Newcastle could stop council-run school dinners amid ‘genuine risk’ posed by rising costs

Newcastle City Council could be forced to stop providing school meals due to escalating costs, an official has warned. Local authority boss Christine Herriot warned...

Gosforth Group apologises to parents after fury over Newcastle school admissions rules

A Newcastle schools trust has apologised to families after a major dispute that led to it being ordered to rewrite its admissions rules. The Gosforth...

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