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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...
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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,...
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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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Festive fusion: AC Milan fans’ lively march through Newcastle

Christmas shoppers and market stall holders have been warned to expect heavy crowds as AC Milan fans march through the centre of Newcastle on...
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A school pupil was caught selling fireworks to classmates in a “terrifying” discovery ahead of Bonfire Night

A school pupil was caught selling fireworks to classmates in a “terrifying” discovery ahead of Bonfire Night. Councillors have called for action after fire service...
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Veteran labour MP Nick Brown resigns amidst controversy and party suspension

A Newcastle MP has quit Labour and will stand down at the next election, after being suspended by the party for more than a...
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Rat infestation sparks urgent action in Newcastle’s Gosforth Central Park

A crackdown has been launched to rid a Newcastle park of a swarm of  “massive” and “fearless” rats. Park bosses say that they are taking...
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Inhumane cuts threaten lives: Newcastle faces homelessness crisis

“Inhumane” plans to slash the number of beds available for Newcastle’s homeless will result in deaths on the city’s streets, a leading charity has...
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Newcastle Council grapples with divisive Gaza ceasefire debate

Newcastle councillors were urged to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, as campaigners told how Palestinians on Tyneside had suffered “immense” loss. Political leaders...
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Shaping the future: proposed boundary changes in County Durham

Full details about proposed boundary changes in County Durham have been revealed. The Local Government Boundary Commission says Durham County Council should be represented by...
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