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The Tyne Bridge’s struggle for restoration and government funding

Hanging proudly above a fireplace in 10 Downing Street today is a striking painting of the world-famous Tyne Bridge during its construction almost a...
North East

Newcastle’s council leader has accused the Government of a “disregard” for cash-strapped local authorities

Newcastle’s council leader has accused the Government of a “disregard” for cash-strapped local authorities after a minister called on struggling town halls to run...
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Northumberland MP urges government to halt ‘disastrous’ railway timetable changes threatening regional connectivity

A Northumberland MP has called for the Government to put a stop to “disastrous” plans that could slash the number of trains stopping in...
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Michael gove faces scrutiny over alleged government “interference” in teesworks investigation

The Levelling Up Secretary has insisted he is unaware of any Government “interference” with the delayed report into the Teesworks site. Michael Gove ordered the...
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Middlesbrough Council faces financial crisis: an urgent plea for government support to avoid bankruptcy

Emergency financial help is now needed to avoid effective bankruptcy, leaders at Middlesbrough Council have been told. In a stark warning to the Executive, a...
North East

Labour’s shadow education secretary has promised to tackle an absence “crisis” in schools

Labour’s shadow education secretary has promised to tackle an absence “crisis” in schools, amid claims that more than 10,000 pupils across the North East...
North East

Spiralling costs for taxis strain Newcastle Council finances

Spiralling costs for taxis to take children to and from school are putting yet more “severe” strain on stretched council finances in Newcastle. Civic centre...
North East

Major plans are in the works to prevent a repeat of catastrophic flooding in Newcastle

City bosses are set to launch a project aimed at avoiding the kind of devastation suffered during the infamous Thunder Thursday deluge when a...
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Ben Houchen’s vision of progress for Teesside

As Ben Houchen stepped from the podium to a round of applause from his supporters at his election campaign launch, Elton John’s “I’m still...
North East

Nissan’s expansion drive: green light for innovative warehouses at Sunderland manufacturing hub

Plans for new storage warehouses at the home of Nissan on Wearside have been given the green light by city councillors. Sunderland City Council’s Planning...
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