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Local plan for Middlesbrough’s future development should avoid political controversy, urges council

A new plan which spells out a blueprint for building in Middlesbrough should not be used as a “political football”, councillors heard. The Local Plan...

Council-backed housing developer in Middlesbrough facing closure after receiving £11.9 million amid scathing audit report

Plans have been drawn up for winding up a council-backed housing developer which was hit with a damning audit report. The Middlesbrough Development Company (MDC),...

Thousands of pages of evidence handed over to Teesworks Investigation into STDC, mayor Ben Houchen reports

A report of the panel’s findings and any recommendations was previously said to be expected in the summer. The government said any interested party,...

Local leaders welcome positive changes in Teesside bus services as a step in the right direction

Changes which have saved some bus services on Teesside have been welcomed as “heading in the right direction” by local leaders. Arriva had announced changes,...

Crustacean Parliament debate

The controversy over crustacean die-offs has continued with the Shadow Environment Secretary accusing public figures of “acting like Houchen’s henchmen”. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Railway heritage charity’s objections to a solar farm in Darlington falls flat

A railway heritage charity’s objections to a solar farm in open countryside did not succeed in persuading councillors to reject the scheme. Aura Power Developments’...

Durham councillors to consider more controls on the sale of nitrous oxide

Calls to consider more controls on the sale of nitrous oxide – described as one of the most popular mind-altering substances on the streets...

£900,000 fund for the needy “frighteningly small”, Darlington’s Labour councillor says

A £900,000 pot of money for hard-pushed households has been hailed as a help to those in need – but described by an opposition...

People in Darlington encouraged to get jabbed in winter

People are being encouraged to get flu jabs as well as Covid vaccines in a “pressurised winter” for the NHS. David Gallagher, executive director of...

Durham County comes together to tackle winter poverty

An effort to prepare for winter and keep people warm amid high energy prices has united organisations in a County Durham community. Charities, food banks,...

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