North East

Cleveland Police lauds ‘hugely encouraging’ recorded crime stats and reassures public that it will respond appropriately

Cleveland Police says falling recorded crime figures are “hugely encouraging” and it has been “listening” to communities about the offences that matter to them...

Funding secured for 500 ‘baby boxes’ to help Gateshead families

New funding has secured over 500 new ‘baby boxes’ for families in Gateshead. Government funding, in the form of the family hubs and Start for...

Historic vote in parliament passes assisted dying bill amid emotional debate, sparking divided opinions among North East MPs

MPs have voted to pass a bill to enable assisted dying in a historic move. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by...

Fewer people calling Cleveland Police on either 999 or non-emergency number, figures reveal

Fewer members of the public are calling Cleveland Police with figures showing a substantial drop in both 999 and non-emergency calls being received by...

Tax-paying residents living in the majority of Darlington homes could face an increase of nearly £100

The extra amount Darlington residents will pay on their council tax bills if a proposed five per cent increase is approved can be revealed. Tax-paying...

Nominations open for Asian Standard’s Most Influential List 2024

Asian Standard newspaper is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Most Influential List 2024. Each year, the award-winning publication invites readers to nominate South Asians...

North East mayor hopes to break joblessness cycle with £50m scheme to get thousands back into work

A £50 million project to break the cycle of joblessness could help thousands of North East people with disabilities and health conditions get into...

North of England could bid to host the Olympic Games, reveals mayor Kim McGuinness

A bid to bring the Olympic Games to the North of England could be on the cards, as the North East attempts to become...

North East aims to become UK’s official ‘Region of Sport’ in bid to attract more major events

The North East is bidding to be named as the UK’s first ‘Region of Sport’ in an effort to boost tourist numbers and make...

North East mayor pledges to save ‘vital’ buses and keep £1 fare for young people with £24m boost

‘Vital’ bus services in the North East will be protected and cheaper fares for young people retained under a £1 billion boost for services...

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