North East

North East

Leamside Line pledge signed as Government promises ‘clear and unwavering commitment’

A deal committing the Government to help reopen a mothballed North East railway line has been signed on Thursday, 22 January. North East mayor Kim...
North East

Houchen sticking with Tories amidst Reform speculation

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has nailed his colours to the mast amidst speculation that he is considering a defection to Reform UK. The...
North East

North East tourist tax set for 2028 as mayor warned against hospitality

A ‘tourist tax’ charged on visitors coming to the North East is expected to come into force in 2028. Ministers announced late last year that...
Housing

Over 40,000 applications pending for housing across the North East

More than 40,000 people remain on council housing waiting lists across the North East, according to the latest available data. Figures obtained by the Local...
North East

‘Broken force’: Mayor calls for overhaul of Cleveland Police as town guards scheme runs into trouble

Tees Valley Conservative Mayor Ben Houchen has described Cleveland Police as “broken” as part of a row over town centre guards. Labour police and...
Health

Kim McGuinness and Andy Burnham urge Government to guarantee real living wage for care workers

North East mayor Kim McGuinness at the launch of the Great North in Leeds. Photo: LDRS. Free to reuse for all LDR partners. The North...
Environment

Record-number of discoveries unearthed at Bremenium Fort, High Rochester

The fifth consecutive year of archaeological excavations at Bremenium Fort, High Rochester, in Northumberland National Park has delivered its most remarkable season yet, unearthing...
Culture

North East mayor calls for Lumiere U-turn after shock at decision to end ‘phenomenal’ light festival

The North East mayor has called for a U-turn on the decision to bring one of the region’s top attractions to an end after...
North East

Myth Buster campaign on migration launched across North East

North East Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have come together to fight disinformation about migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. The ‘Migrant Myth Busters’ campaign...
North East

Hospital trusts ‘stress testing’ NHS winter plans as priorities set

Health chiefs have set out for councillors winter care plans that are in place to assist the NHS. Winter regularly sees pressure ramp up for...
123...97Page 2 of 97

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img