North East

South Asian trailblazers shine in King Charles’ New Year Honours List 2025

King Charles' New Year Honours List for 2025 highlights the remarkable contributions of more than 60 prominent figures of South Asian heritage. The list,...

First new Tyne and Wear Metro train finally enters service on historic day for North East

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train is finally in service. After years of waiting, passengers can at last set foot this morning on...

Tyne Bridge restoration won’t be ‘quality we would expect’ if Government U-turns on £6m promise

The Tyne Bridge will not be restored “to the quality we would expect” if the Government fails to stump up a further £6 million...

North East likely to miss Labour’s housebuilding target by more than 13,000 homes, report warns

The North East is likely to miss the Government’s housebuilding targets by more than 13,000 homes, according to a new report. Analysis by the Centre...

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...

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