North East

Local plan for Middlesbrough’s future development should avoid political controversy, urges council

A new plan which spells out a blueprint for building in Middlesbrough should not be used as a “political football”, councillors heard. The Local Plan...

New images of St James’ Park fan zone revealed as NUFC supporters get first glimpse of Stack plan

New images have revealed what an “exhilarating” fan zone outside St James’ Park could look like. Newcastle United announced plans this summer to build a...

Tyne Bridge restoration begins as engineers start erecting scaffolding around North East icon

Long-awaited works to restore the Tyne Bridge to its former glory have finally begun. Monday morning marked the start of the famous bridge’s first major...

Nearly 200 anti-social behaviour reports made to new Metro ‘text alert system’ during first month

Transport bosses have welcomed the use of a new ‘text alert system’ helping people to report anti-social behaviour on the Tyne and Wear Metro,...

As Kirklees prepares to crackdown on street harassment, women in Huddersfield share experiences on catcalling

Women in Huddersfield have shared differing views on catcalling, with harsher punishments on the way for those who commit the offence. A crackdown is on...

Former Darlington Conservative leader reveals failed attempt to regain control of indoor market from current operator

The leader of Darlington Conservatives has revealed the former council failed in a bid to regain full control of the town’s indoor market from...

Plans to scale back ‘Free after Three’ scheme and hike parking charges approved by city leaders

Plans to scale back Sunderland’s ‘Free after Three’ parking scheme and to increase hourly parking charges have been given the green light. Sunderland City Council’s...

University of Sunderland abandons plans for former teaching block site redevelopment

University bosses have confirmed there are “no plans” to redevelop a former teaching block site, after previously approved proposals for student accommodation failed to...

Newcastle’s black and white taxis approved despite drivers’ fear over abuse from Sunderland fans

Contentious plans to rebrand Newcastle’s taxis in black and white have been approved. Hundreds of taxi drivers in the city will be required to deck...

Engineers confirm Newcastle schools safe from dangerous concrete; RAAC concerns ruled out

Engineers ruled out the possibility of potentially dangerous concrete being in more Newcastle schools shortly before the Government’s closure orders last week. The city’s council...

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