North East

Rugby League’s magic weekend set to return in 2024, Newcastle Council commits.

Council bosses are “fully committed” to bringing rugby league’s Magic Weekend back to Newcastle in 2024. The future of the showpiece event, held seven times...

Boris Johnson faces criticism as Privileges Committee report accuses him of ‘inadequate tribute’ to Winston Churchill

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been slammed as ‘pound shop Winston Churchill tribute act’ after a damning Privileges Committee report where he was...

Authorities deny existence of secret plans for ‘Clean Air Zone’ implementation

Allegations of 'secret plans' to put a toll on car drivers coming into Newcastle city centre have been met with a furious denial. A top...

Labour Party’s exclusion of Jamie Driscoll sparks backlash: Trade Union leaders react

A number of trade union leaders have branded Jamie Driscoll’s exclusion from the North East mayoral selection contest a 'monumental own goal' for the...

Protestor who accused social services of ‘child cruelty’ ordered to pay council £15,000

A protestor who accused social services of 'child cruelty' has been ordered to pay the council £15k. Orangzabe Latif has made a number of allegations...

Newcastle City Council to go ahead with pedestrianisation despite challenges.

Council bosses have not given up on major pedestrianisation plans in Newcastle city centre, despite shelving a bid to ban traffic from one of...

Newcastle taxis adopt black and white makeover to combat unlicensed drivers

Newcastle’s taxis are set for a black and white makeover in a bid to stop unlicensed drivers preying on vulnerable people. Council chiefs have announced...

Villagers fear isolation if ‘lifeline’ bus service is scrapped

Inflation and cost of living continues to challenge the people of United Kingdom. Where some people are worried about mortgagees and rents, some worry...

Sunderland parks plagued by ongoing vandalism, straining council funding

A senior Sunderland cllr has urged the public to report incidents of vandalism after a spate of damage at play parks across Wearside. At a...

Treasury relocation receives widespread acclaim and commendation

The opening of government’s new Treasury campus in Darlington shows how ‘levelling up’ can benefit communities and boost the local economy, a report has...

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