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North East ‘£1.85 billion boost’ not enough to end transport “nightmare”

Far more money is needed to end the North East’s transport “nightmare” despite a £1.85 billion boost, the region’s mayor admits. Last week brought the...

North East leaders keen to attract more tourism

North East leaders have vowed to leave old Tyne-Wear rivalries behind and use the region’s football feelgood factor to attract more tourists. Next season will...

A “positive first cabinet experience” for North East Reform cllr

The North East’s new leadership put on a united front this week, a month on from the seismic shock to the political landscape delivered...

An array of ‘bold designs’ unveiled for Gateshead Flyover

Bold designs reimagining the condemned Gateshead Flyover as a green landmark running through the heart of the town have been unveiled. Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre...

Newcastle Charity “very grateful” with winter fuel payments ‘U-turn’

A Newcastle older people’s charity has welcomed the reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners – but says Labour should never have...

Extending North East Metro could be the start of a “revolution” in public transport

Finally extending the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington can be the start of a “revolution” in the North East’s public transport, campaigners say. The...

A “positive step” as winter fuel payments reinstated ‘for millions of pensioners’

The reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners has been described as a “relief” to households across the North East. Chancellor Rachel Reeves...

Newcastle International Airport expansion ‘set to be approved’

Expansion plans at Newcastle International Airport look set to be approved by city leaders next week. The airport wants to build an enhanced baggage claim...

Rise in Newcastle children able to access ‘free school lunches’

More Newcastle children now have access to free school lunches, after a push to help more struggling families. Newcastle City Council announced last December that...

Newcastle constituency ‘left behind’ with worst life chances in England

The poorest young people growing up in a Newcastle constituency have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new research. Newcastle Central...

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