North East

Economy

New arena could brighten up Tees Valley – but might be ‘years and years’ away

The Tees Valley mayor, Ben Houchen, has made suggestions for the location of a future arena in the region. He listed Teesside Park and...
Health

North East Hospital ‘never events’ 68% higher than the next nearest acute trust

A Teesside hospital trust says direct comparisons with its North-East counterparts are unfair when it comes to the number of medical mistakes committed by...
Business & Finance

North East to benefit from ‘boldest projects’ in the country

North East leaders have agreed bold new plans that could turbocharge regeneration on both sides of the River Tyne. Cabinet members on the North...
North East

North East £2.50 bus fare cap set for three month extension to March 2026

A £2.50 cap on the cost of bus journeys across the North East looks set to be extended by at least three months. North East...
North East

Council lodges plans for new children’s home in South Shields

Plans for a new children’s home in the South Shields area have been submitted to council development chiefs. South Tyneside Council has submitted an application...
North East

North East mayor’s high streets commission yet to meet – more than six months after launch plan

A commission to reinvigorate the North East’s struggling high streets is yet to launch – more than six months after it was meant to. North...
North East

Mayor promises to ‘increase transparency’ of Tyne and Wear Metro amid public scrutiny concerns

The Tyne and Wear Metro will be subjected to more public accountability, the North East mayor has promised. Transport chiefs faced calls from passenger groups...
Gateshead

Northumbria police: PCC on asylum demos

A North East police boss has revealed a “tinderbox” summer cost the force a “fortune” amid regular asylum hotel protests. The Northumbria Police and...
North East

Safety checks at all Tyne and Wear Metro stations after Simonside closed over concrete concern

Safety checks have been carried out at other Tyne and Wear Metro stations, after one was forced to shut due to structural concerns. Worries about...
North East

Revenge porn linked to increase in reported sexual offences in Northumbria Police area

A “concerning” increase in revenge porn incidents in the Northumbria Police area has been linked to an overall rise in reported cases of sexual...
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