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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...
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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...
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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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£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...
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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...
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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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Former police officer turned councillor questions use of crime reference numbers in reporting crimes

A former police officer-turned councillor has questioned why some residents reporting crime are only provided with a crime reference number. John Coulson, who represents the...
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Tees Valley mayor’s proposed £15,000 allowance increase rejected amidst debates over role definition and public perception.

An allowance of more than £30,000-a-year was originally given to the Tees Valley Mayor knowing he could have just turned up to a meeting...
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Plans for Newcastle United Stack fan zone at St James Park unanimously approved

Newcastle city councillors have voted unanimously to grant permission for Newcastle United’s plan to build a Stack fan zone a stone’s throw from St...
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Gateshead Council to work on changing behaviours to tackle fly-tipping

Gateshead Council’s Labour administration has responded to criticism after issuing just one fly-tipping fine throughout in two years. According to figures from the Department for...
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