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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...
Crime

North East must “stand together” amid rise in race and faith-related hate crimes, says police boss

The North East must “stand together” amid an over 10% rise in both race and faith based hate crimes, says Northumbria Police boss. Racial and...
North East

From community to celebration: NEBA 2025 champions Bangladeshi excellence in the North East

The North East Bangladeshi Awards (NEBA) celebrated its fourth successful edition on 6 October 2025 at The FED, Dunston, marking another milestone in recognising...
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