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High street bollards removed

Gosforth High Street’s infamous bollards are no more. Council engineers moved early on Monday morning to finally get rid of the much-maligned poles that have...
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Mayor takes swipe at council over MDC

The Tees Valley Mayor has claimed a council’s actions have been an “absolute shambles” during the creation of a new development body. Tory mayor Ben...
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Tyne Tunnel boss quits

The boss of the Tyne Tunnel has left his job. Philip Smith has quit as chief executive of tunnel operator TT2 to “pursue new opportunities”,...
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TEWV NHS Trust: Report into mental health provision

A damning report has detailed a health trust’s campaign of alleged bullying and failure to protect patients before the tragic death of three teenagers. The...
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More than 100 PCSO jobs to go

Northumbria Police plans to axe more than 100 community support jobs. The force is slashing the majority of its “highly valued” Police Community Support Officer...
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Candidate banned after transphobic comments

A Conservative candidate in the upcoming Darlington local election will not stand after making a transphobic comment online. Ethan Pugh, 19, was suspended by the party...
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Council criticised for “disgraceful” museum plans

Campaigners have criticised a “disgraceful” council decision to dig up the ashes of dead war veterans, as they say plans to redevelop the former...
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Southlands Centre vote

Politicians are set to vote this week on whether to give plans for the new Southlands Centre the go-ahead. The proposals reveal the £3.7m facility...
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School bus fare rise questioned

A potential rise in the price of school bus fares in County Durham has been questioned by councillors. Durham County Council has proposed several changes...
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Conservatives launch election campaign

Darlington Conservatives have announced their ambition to gain overall control of the council for the first time in more than 40 years. Party members launched...
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