North East

North East mayor urges Labour to move on from ‘Westminster bubble’ rows

The North East mayor has urged Labour to deliver a message of hope in order to move away from the “Westminster bubble” rows that...

North East sets out to reduce ‘immoral’ child poverty rates

The North East has set out an ambition to lead the nation in bringing down “immoral” child poverty rates blighting the lives of thousands...

North East mayor ‘unapologetically ambitious’ amid questions over £8.7bn transport wishlist

An £8.7 billion wishlist to give the North East a “world class” transport system has won the approval of the region’s leaders, despite questions...

North East plans £70m cash injection to cover major gap in investment for growing businesses

North East leaders have backed plans to inject £70 million into innovative businesses across the region. Mayor Kim McGuinness and council leaders across Northumberland, Tyne...

Medical negligence claims land troubled mental health trust with £2.5m damages bill

A mental health trust fined over previous patient deaths and subject to investigation over inadequate care has paid out more than £2.5m in damages...

£8.7bn transport wishlist to give North East a ‘world class’ transport system unveiled

An enormous blueprint has been unveiled which showcases a multi-billion pound vision to give the North East a “world class” transport network. New Metro stations...

North East mayor backs idea of new Tyne ferry service as ‘absolutely outstanding’

A new ferry connecting communities along the Tyne has been hailed as a “great vision” by the North East mayor – but don’t expect...

Figures reveal huge £121.5 million funding shortfall in North East council budgets

North East councils are facing an estimated funding gap of more than £121.5 million in the next financial year according to research from a...

Labour MPs divided as Tories criticize government decision to slash support for pensioners

MPs have explained their decisions to vote – or not – on the government’s move to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. A...

Council already predicting it will spend £3.7m more than agreed budget in 2024/25

Middlesbrough Council is already on course to go over its agreed 2024/25 budget by some £3.7m according to a year end forecast from the...

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