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Economy

Councils plead with next government to fix ‘broken’ system or risk more town halls going bust

The next government has been urged to commit to a “significant and sustained” funding boost to stop more local councils going bust and protect...
Campaigns

General election polls predict tight Labour-Tory races in Hexham and North Northumberland

New polls predict that Labour will win back the North East ‘red wall’ seats it lost in 2019 – and have set the stage...
Gateshead

Gateshead Council appoints new chief executive to replace Sheena Ramsey

Gateshead Council has appointed a new chief executive. Dale Owens has been chosen to succeed the outgoing Sheena Ramsey in the top civic centre job,...
North East

North East reacts after Rishi Sunak calls snap summer general election

North East politicians have begun drawing battle lines across the region after Rishi Sunak called a snap summer election. After feverish speculation throughout Wednesday, the...
Newcastle

Newcastle Council leader shuffles cabinet – and brings in man who unseated Nick Forbes

Newcastle’s council leader has added two new names to his cabinet – including the man who unseated former city Labour chief Nick Forbes. Nick Kemp...
Health

North East facing alcohol ‘crisis’ as £1.5 billion cost to region revealed

The harm caused by alcohol is costing the North East nearly £1.5 billion per year, according to “staggering” new research. New figures have revealed that...
Elections

Meet Newcastle’s first Tory winner in 32 years

“Whether they love me or hate me, people don’t ignore me.” That is the verdict of the man who has become Newcastle’s first Conservative councillor...
Community

Newcastle’s anti-social behaviour crackdown could address ‘totally inadequate’ public toilet provision

The loss of public conveniences in the city centre has been a source of complaint for years after Newcastle City Council was forced to...
Health

City leaders make moves to reduce smoking rates within communities in light of recent reports

Figures have shown that people in poorer areas of Newcastle are significantly more likely to smoke, as health bosses bid to stamp out the...
North East

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers get first glimpse at new train after vital breakthrough

Many Tyne and Wear Metro passengers got their first glimpse of one of the network’s much-anticipated new trains, after a key breakthrough. The arrival of...
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