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Darlington councillors clash over whether they should debate conflicts in the Middle East

Darlington councillors clashed after Conservatives questioned whether they should debate issues involving conflicts in the Middle East after claims the council should focus solely...
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Gateshead Council leader defends Newcastle NHS Hospitals Trust amid damning CQC report

The leader of Gateshead Council has defended the “absolutely fantastic” care in Newcastle’s hospitals despite a recent damning report and downgrading of the hospital...
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County Durham’s pursuit of judicial review for £1.2m levelling up fund setback

Councillors have agreed to consider seeking a judicial review of the government’s levelling up funding process after County Durham spent £1.2m on five failed...
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Seaburn’s £30 million regeneration helped create 200 jobs at Sunderland seafront, say city leaders

Recent regeneration and transformation projects in Seaburn have helped secure “over £30million in private investment and create more than 200 jobs”, according to city...
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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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