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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...
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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...
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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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Thousands of pages of evidence handed over to Teesworks Investigation into STDC, mayor Ben Houchen reports

A report of the panel’s findings and any recommendations was previously said to be expected in the summer. The government said any interested party,...
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Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen faces backlash over use of offensive language towards Councillors

The Tees Valley mayor was chastised for his language after he claimed councillors were playing “silly buggers”. Tory Ben Houchen was under fire from councillors...
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Newcastle Council unites to protect children from the vape epidemic

Newcastle councillors have united in calls for the Government to crack down on the sale of vapes and protect children from a “ticking time...
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North East teenager breaks silence about being sexually exploited by older man

A North East teenager has spoken out after she felt punished for being sexually exploited by an older man. Savannah* said she would “probably be...
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Councillors voice concerns over proposal to abandon investigations into former politicians’ conduct

Councillors have piled pressure on the local authority to allow investigations into former politicians to go ahead after it was suggested they’d be scrapped. There...
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Improved upgrades proposed for Sunderland mosque, facilities await approval

Plans for new and improved facilities at a Sunderland mosque have been submitted to city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an...
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TVCA confirms full payment of £15m from 90-acre land sale in latest financial update

TVCA officials have confirmed £15m from a 90-acre land sale has been paid in full and is included in the most recent financial update. The...
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