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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Another North East school confirms RAAC found as Government slammed for leaving families in ‘chaos’

The Government was accused of sending North East schools and families into “chaos” on Wednesday, as another from our region was named among those...
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‘The fans have power’ – Saudi human rights activist issues protest plea to NUFC supporters

Newcastle fans “can bring change” by challenging Saudi Arabia’s government over alleged human rights abuses, a prominent activist has told supporters. Human rights campaigner Lina...
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Councils to review safety risk of North East’s public buildings amid school concrete crisis

The safety of public buildings across the North East is being put under review, amid fears about crumbling concrete in hundreds of schools. More than...
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