North East

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”...

Amendments made to £1 million shake up plan for Middlesbrough

Three policemen, extra CCTV and a campaign against giving money to beggars in the town centre have been scrapped from £1m plans for Middlesbrough. But...

Middlesbrough Council proposes fairer council tax support for working parents on Universal Credit.

Some working parents may get more help with paying their council tax under proposals put forward to help low-income households in Middlesbrough. The public is...

‘Major retailer’ on verge of moving into Newcastle’s empty Debenhams store in Eldon Square

A “major retailer” is on the verge of taking over Newcastle’s vacant Debenhams store, it has emerged. Eldon Square has been without a tenant for...

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