North East

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...

‘Hunted’ and ‘scared’: North East refugees speak out on devastating legacy of far-right riots

Far-right riots that marred this summer have left families seeking sanctuary in the North East feeling “hunted” and “scared”, according to a refugee support...

North East universities react to tuition fee rises

North East universities have welcomed an increase in tuition fees but they maintain more work needs to be done to support higher education. Newcastle, Sunderland,...

‘Unfettered power’: North East academics react to US election result

Academics in the North East believe Donald Trump will wield huge power following his election victory over Kamala Harris. Mr Trump will become the 47th...

Cleveland Police launch campaign to deter young people from carrying a blade

Cleveland Police has launched a campaign to deter young people from carrying a blade, as it is revealed knives have been involved in the...

Rachel Reeves hails £50m boost for Newcastle medicine factory on visit to North East

The Chancellor has hailed a £50 million deal to build a state-of-the-art medicines manufacturing facility in Newcastle. Rachel Reeves toured Accord Healthcare’s factory in Fawdon...

North of England Refugee Service (NERS) celebrates 35 years of supporting refugees and asylum seekers

On Friday, 25 October the North of England Refugee Service (NERS) marked its 35th anniversary with an inspiring celebration at the Virtu Motor Arena,...

North East critics claim ‘all we got was cuts’ from Labour budget

Labour has been accused of delivering little backing for the North East in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget as Chancellor. The big news for the region...

North East Waspi women warn ‘lessons not learned’ after Budget compensation snub

Waspi women in the North East fear that “lessons have not been learned” after they were excluded from Rachel Reeves’ Budget. A delegation of 30...

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