North East

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tyne Bridge feud deepens over promised Government funding absence

A feud over the absence of promised Government funding for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge has deepened further. Tempers continue to rise over the...

Labour Veteran Mary Glindon to stand strong in the face of constituency changes

A Tyneside Labour MP whose constituency is to be abolished will stand in a new seat at the next general election. Mary Glindon has confirmed...

South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust told it must take action to improve maternity services

South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust has been told to improve its maternity services after a care watchdog expressed concern about staffing levels and an...

Middlesbrough school parents criticise temporary site for 2024 intake

Parents have criticised plans to teach the 2024 intake of a Middlesbrough school at a temporary site, almost five miles away in Eston. Since Outwood...

Newcastle City Council approves car parking tariff hike to promote sustainable travel

The cost of car parking in Newcastle will rise in April after city transport chiefs approved a hike in tariffs. From April, hourly parking charges...

Teesside Airport urged to honour commitment: calls for a new hangar for displaced aircraft owners

Bosses at Teesside Airport are being urged to offer a “promised” new base to aircraft owners who were evicted from the hangar they occupied...

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