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Former Lord Mayor of Newcastle quits Labour over racism allegations

Newcastle’s first Muslim lord mayor has quit Labour and accused the party of a “culture of institutional racism”. Habib Rahman claimed on Friday that he...
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Newcastle’s Labour leader accuses government inaction in the Tyne Bridge restoration funding fiasco

Newcastle’s Labour leader has defended his council’s role in the debacle surrounding the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, insisting the blame lies solely with...
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Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals face critical challenges following loss of ‘outstanding’ status

Newcastle’s MPs have called for rapid and “remorseless” action to combat failings uncovered at the city’s hospitals. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,...
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Gateshead’s geothermal success paves the way for sustainable energy transformation

A “pioneering” scheme using water from flooded mine works to provide low-carbon heat to Gateshead homes and businesses could be replicated in communities across...
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Durham Council’s financial reassurance amidst bankruptcy concerns

Concerned councillors worried about a council’s finances have been told it is “nowhere near” going bankrupt. Members of Durham County Council’s corporate overview and scrutiny...
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Darlington: Council school absence fines increased sharpley

The number of fines issued to parents for children missing school in Darlington has increased sharply. Figures from the Department for Education show student absence...
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Outwood Riverside Academy delays: MP slams slow progress on much-needed school construction

Ongoing delays in building a new school for Middlesbrough have been slammed by the town’s MP, who said: “We’d be banging our heads against...
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NHS leader Sir James Mackey takes swift action to address concerns and rebuild trust at Newcastle hospitals

A health boss has vowed not to “shy away” from major concerns underlined by a damning inspection report that has seen Newcastle’s hospitals lose...
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Sunderland: Navigating the future of the City Centre after M&S closure announcement

Councillors have stressed the importance of making Sunderland city centre “accessible for all residents” and a “more attractive place” following news of an impending...
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Middlesbrough Council extends top officers’ contracts, incurring nearly half a million pounds in costs

The contracts of Middlesbrough Council’s top officers are set to be extended at a cost of almost half a million pounds. Councillors have agreed to...
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