North East

Police object to play area plan, said to be in high-crime secluded area

A council rejected its own plan for a new children’s play area after strong objections from Cleveland Police that it could become a magnet...

Sunderland Council give World Triathlon feedback

Council chiefs have hailed the £2.1million economic impact of the World Triathlon Championships held in Sunderland earlier this year and stressed they would do...

Newcastle councillor quits cabinet alleging officers are undermining council

A senior Newcastle councillor has accused civic centre officers of “undermining” the council as she dramatically left her post. In an explosive statement on Wednesday...

Cleveland police chief misconduct hearing costs exceed £30k

A misconduct hearing which heard allegations against former Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mike Veale cost more than £30,000 in public funds. The Local Democracy Reporting...

Leamside Line reopening in doubt as government hands decision to new North East mayor

Ministers have insisted that the reopening of the Leamside Line will come down to the new North East mayor – but there are major...

Sunderland dental practice expansion plan refused at appeal by Government-appointed planning inspector

A city dental practice’s bid to improve facilities for staff and patients has been refused at appeal by a Government-appointed planning inspector. Fulwell Dental Practice,...

Newcastle food bank pleads for council U-turn after being denied exemption from Clean Air Zone tolls

A Newcastle food bank has pleaded for a reprieve from council bosses, after being denied exemption from the city’s pollution tolls. Staff at the Kenton...

‘Constant criminal behaviour’ sees shop selling vapes and drinks shut down for three months

A shop which sold illegal vapes to minors and was also responsible for under-age alcohol sales has been shut down for three months. Boro 24,...

Darlington councillor leaves Conservative party to become an Independent member.

A Darlington councillor has left the Conservative party and become an Independent member. Yvonne Renton, one of three borough councillors for the Middleton St George...

North East reacts to Government’s A1 and Leamside Line promises after Sunak axes HS2 northern leg

Government promises to bring the mothballed Leamside railway line back into use and finally dual the A1 in Northumberland could herald a “new epoch”...

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