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Tyne Tunnel marks one year since toll booths axed in switch to controversial cashless payments

The Tyne Tunnel has marked a full year since its controversial switch to cashless toll payments. It has been 12 months since the crossing’s old...

What big changes to the political map mean for the North East – as some seats abolished under new plans

The North East is set to lose two MPs under plans that could redraw England’s political map before the next general election. Under latest proposals...

Latest on £3bn North East devolution deal as councils start talks with Rishi Sunak’s government

A top North East council boss has warned it is “really tricky” to put a target date on a long-awaited £3bn devolution deal, as...

Council reveals vision to move Freeman Hospital to new home at HMRC offices in Longbenton

Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital could move to a new, modern home on the site of HMRC’s huge Longbenton offices – if an ambitious council vision...

Tyne Tunnel tolls set for major rise in 2023 – with decision next week on price hike for cars and HGVs

Drivers look set to be hit with a toll hike of at least 30p to use the Tyne Tunnel next year. The cost of taking...

£2 fare cap plans for Tyne and Wear Metro this winter – but not for passengers buying paper ticket

The cost of a journey on the Tyne and Wear Metro is expected to be capped at £2 at the start of next year. Bosses...

Newcastle Council boss pledges to cut phone line delays – as some residents forced to wait 40 minutes

Newcastle’s top council boss has vowed to cut waiting times for people trying to call the authority’s phone line – after complaints that some...

Reaction as Sunak named next PM

Conservatives in the North East have called for unity after Rishi Sunak was named the next Prime Minister, but have been accused by Labour...

Mayor’s plea for ‘stability’ to get £3bn North East devolution deal done as Tory leadership race kicks off

A Labour mayor has pleaded for “stability” in central government to finally push through a devolution deal worth more than £3bn to the North...

Labour demands end to ‘Tory horror show’ as calls for general election grow after Liz Truss quits

Labour figures in the North East have condemned the “Tory horror show” that led Liz Truss to quit as Prime Minister, as demands for...

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