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Food Poverty Crisis: Nearly one in four North East households struggling to afford basic nutrition

Almost one in four households in the North East are unable to afford adequate food, with serious consequences for both physical and mental health,...
Gateshead

Metrocentre testing hub praised as ‘best of the NHS’ and way to reduce healthcare staff burnout

A cutting-edge testing hub at the Metrocentre has been praised for showing the “best of the NHS”. Health minister Karin Smyth visited the Community Diagnostic...
North East

£2.50 Fare Cap or Fare Hike in Disguise? Metro Passengers React to Tyne and Wear Plans

Plans to introduce a new ticket price cap on the Tyne and Wear Metro have prompted a mixed reaction from passengers and campaigners, amid...
Newcastle

New housing estate approved

Plans to build 140 more homes next to a major Newcastle new-build estate have “reluctantly” been approved by councillors, amid major reservations over a...
North East

Leamside Line pledge signed as Government promises ‘clear and unwavering commitment’

A deal committing the Government to help reopen a mothballed North East railway line has been signed on Thursday, 22 January. North East mayor Kim...
Culture

Council backs Newcastle centre for writing with £1m boost to buy listed building

A £1 million funding boost for efforts to create a UK-first centre for writing in Newcastle has been signed off. Newcastle City Council agreed to...
North East

North East tourist tax set for 2028 as mayor warned against hospitality

A ‘tourist tax’ charged on visitors coming to the North East is expected to come into force in 2028. Ministers announced late last year that...
Newcastle

Plea to end ‘two-tier’ Newcastle transport system hurting West End areas cut off from Metro

The North East’s leaders have been urged to finally take action that would end the “two-tier public transport system” holding back communities in the...
Elections

Ex-Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll predicts party’s local election collapse in North East as he joins Greens

A former Labour mayor has predicted the party will lose control of four North East councils in 2026, as he announced he is joining...
Middlesborough

‘The entire scheme needs looking at again’: Councillors to vote again on their own allowances

Another deferral is expected when it comes to deciding the amount of cash Middlesbrough councillors receive annually.  The town’s councillors are being recommended to...
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