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The Conservative Party grapples with Islamophobia after MP’s controversial remarks

In recent days, the Conservative party has been thrust into the spotlight yet again as the debate over Islamophobia reignites, fuelled by controversial remarks...

Ex-leader calls for combined authority ‘reboot’ and says councillors have been treated as ‘second class’

A former local authority leader has criticised the treatment of councillors at Ben Houchen’s Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) as “second class”. Sue Jeffrey led...
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Sadiq Khan lashes out at Tories for selectively editing clip of him misspeaking during TV interview

Sadiq Khan has responded after the Conservative Party shared on social media a selectively edited clip of him misspeaking during a TV interview. The clip...

Labour candidate accused of ‘racial slur’

Labour’s candidate for North East mayor has been accused of using a “racial slur” in a historic social media post. Kim McGuinness has apologised over...

Redbridge chief executive resigns

Redbridge Council’s chief executive has stepped down following two  bereavements. Claire Symonds, who has been chief executive for less than two years, announced she was...

Sadiq Khan sceptical of polls despite wide lead in London Mayoral race

Sadiq Khan has said he does not believe polls which suggest he is on course for a record victory in the upcoming London mayoral...

Poverty, transport and ‘no more joint ventures’ – Lib Dem mayoral candidate sets out top priorities

The Lib Dem candidate selected to run for Tees Valley Mayor has set out his three top priorities for the area. Darlington-born and bred businessman...

New North East mayor won’t add extra precept to council tax bills for at least 12 months

The new North East mayor will not be adding to residents’ council tax bills in their first 12 months. A historic election of a new...

Imran Khan’s conviction shockwaves: Pakistan’s Ex-PM sentenced to 14 Years

Imran Khan, the once-celebrated former prime minister of Pakistan, now finds himself entangled in a web of legal woes, with his latest conviction marking...

Darlington councillors clash over whether they should debate conflicts in the Middle East

Darlington councillors clashed after Conservatives questioned whether they should debate issues involving conflicts in the Middle East after claims the council should focus solely...

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