North East

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...

£5.7m funding approved for projects across North of Tyne

New funding for the North East has been hailed as evidence of the success of devolution in the region. At a meeting of the North...

Labour accused by Tories of ‘flip flopping’ over new Eton-backed sixth form college as doubts are raised

Labour has been accused by the Conservatives of “flip flopping” over its support for a new sixth form college in Middlesbrough which will be...

Rachel Bacon appointed new Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary, vowing to strengthen policing services

The new Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary has pledged to take the force from “strength to strength” Rachel Bacon has been confirmed as the successful...

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