North East

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...

Middlesbrough out in front in region with number of children being referred for potential adoption

Middlesbrough continues to be the local authority referring the highest number of children for potential adoption of any in the Tees Valley. It referred 74...

Tees Valley Authority Expects £100m Reserve Depletion Amid Financial Discussions

The Tees Valley Combined Authority expects to use up more than £100m of its reserves in the next four years. Concerns were raised about the...

MP and mayor in clash over ‘great Middlesbrough town centre giveaway’ as planning function changes hands

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald has locked horns again with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen over a newly-established mayoral development company whose planning function is...

Mayor claims HS2 of ‘no benefit’ to North East amid fears of Government scrapping northern leg

A mayor has claimed that building HS2 would have “no benefit” to the North East, amid worries over the future of the massive rail...

Shoplifters drive 20% increase in reported crimes in Darlington

Shoplifters have contributed to a 20 per cent rise in reported crimes across Darlington in the past year. New figures show crime increased in the...

Government reviews dispute between Arriva and Tees Valley mayor over concessionary fares deal

The dispute between bus operator Arriva and Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen over a deal for concessionary fares is being reviewed by the government. Arriva...

Popular hotel in Newcastle applies for licence for new whisky lounge

The owners of a well-known Jesmond hotel have applied for a new licence that would see them open a high-end whisky lounge. Applicants Jagdev and...

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