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Daniel Holland | Local Democracy Reporter

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Metro passengers to finally see new trains pulling into stations – just don’t try to get on board

2024 will see the Metro’s £362m fleet of Swiss-built carriages finally start to come into service after years of waiting for the existing, increasingly-unreliable...

Awaiting funding: the race against time to restore the Tyne Bridge

A Tory minister says he would “love” to see the Tyne Bridge restored to its former glory – but the wait goes on for...

Funding delays threaten Tyne Bridge restoration’s 100th anniversary deadline

Any further delay to the restoration of the Tyne Bridge will pose a “real danger” of even greater disruption for the people of the...

Local councils face crisis as £64bn funding falls short: leaders warn of looming austerity

A £64bn package to support local councils does not go far enough to deal with “severe” financial pressures and will not avert the need...

Newcastle faces vaping epidemic: seizure of £1 million illegal products raises alarming concerns

Tens of thousands of illegal vapes with a street value of more than £1m have been seized in Newcastle, amid an “explosion” in sales...

Progress towards seamless regional travel: London-style smart ticketing in the North East

Plans to give the North East a London-style smart ticketing system allowing passengers to seamlessly tap in and out of different forms of public...

The Government is yet to hand over £10 million promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge

The Government is yet to hand over tens of millions of pounds promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, just weeks before major...

Newcastle United and Sunderland await final decision on FA cup allocation

Final decisions are expected to be made on Friday over the number of tickets that Newcastle United fans will get for their FA Cup...

North of England contemplates commonwealth games rescue amid financial concerns

Gateshead’s council leader has not immediately ruled out the prospect of helping to stage the Commonwealth Games – but has warned it would require...

Revitalizing tradition: Fenwick’s iconic Newcastle store set for a striking facelift

Plans to give Fenwick’s flagship Newcastle store a facelift have been backed by city decision-makers. The major retailer unveiled proposals earlier this year to radically...

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