North East

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...

‘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...

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...

Wind turbines upgrades planned at Nissan plant to ‘improve electricity production’ in Sunderland

Plans to upgrade wind turbines at the home of Nissan on Wearside have been submitted to city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an...

Plans approved for new 15-metre-high 5G mast in Washington area in Sunderland

Plans for a 5G telecoms mast in the Washington area have been given the green light by city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department...

Newcastle Quayside to get new luxury hotel as plans approved to transform vacant office building

Plans for a new luxury hotel on Newcastle’s Quayside have been approved. The Dakota Hotel is set to take over the disused St Ann’s Wharf...

Woman in Hemlington prosecuted and fined for flytipping household waste, resulting in illegal dumping and burning

A woman who handed over a load of household rubbish to a man who dumped and burned it faces a hefty bill from the...

North East councils face financial black hole amounting £200 million.

North East councils are facing a financial black hole totalling almost £200m, amid fears that a £5bn nationwide shortfall presents a major threat to...

Hundreds gather to celebrate Indian Independence Day in Newcastle

Newcastle witnessed a remarkable display of unity and celebration as hundreds of people congregated to commemorate Indian Independence Day. The event, organised by the...

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves slams Jamie Driscoll over dramatic resignation

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit out at North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll after the latter criticised Labour leader Keir Starmer as he resigned...

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