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The Government is yet to hand over £10 million promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge

The Government is yet to hand over tens of millions of pounds promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, just weeks before major...

Government intervention debate sparks political firestorm in Middlesbrough

A call has been sounded by local Tory politicians for the Government to take over control of Middlesbrough Council. Simon Clarke,  Conservative MP for Middlesbrough...

Newcastle United and Sunderland await final decision on FA cup allocation

Final decisions are expected to be made on Friday over the number of tickets that Newcastle United fans will get for their FA Cup...

North of England contemplates commonwealth games rescue amid financial concerns

Gateshead’s council leader has not immediately ruled out the prospect of helping to stage the Commonwealth Games – but has warned it would require...

Stockton’s riverside renaissance: unveiling the urban park transformation

Leaders have hailed the first spade on the earth for a new urban park in Stockton as the beginning of a new type of...

Navigating controversy: Middlesbrough’s battle over Captain Cook’s legacy

Middlesbrough Council has been accused of trying to cancel connections with one of the town’s most famous historical figures. As reported, Captain Cook Square in...

Revitalizing tradition: Fenwick’s iconic Newcastle store set for a striking facelift

Plans to give Fenwick’s flagship Newcastle store a facelift have been backed by city decision-makers. The major retailer unveiled proposals earlier this year to radically...

Middlesbrough faces an unprecedented financial crisis: council tax soars, services slashed, and jobs hang in the balance

Residents in Middlesbrough are set to see the maximum council tax rise, new waste collection charges and services slashed as the local authority fights...

Revitalizing recycling: Middlesbrough’s journey to sustainable waste management

Changing habits and educational initiatives are key to improving Middlesbrough’s poor recycling rates, a meeting heard. Latest figures show that, with the exception of Stockton,...

Middlesbrough: among the nation’s highest cancer death rates

The likelihood of dying of cancer is a postcode lottery, figures suggest, with Middlesbrough having one of the worst death rates in the country. Sobering...

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