North East

Historic Grade-II listed clock tower in Middlesbrough to receive a facelift after permission granted

A historic clock tower is set to receive a facelift after the council approved plans. The Grade-II* listed Middlesbrough Dock clock tower has received permission...

Newcastle Clean Air Zone: What you need to know about new pollution tolls before January 30

We are now just over a month away from the much-discussed Clean Air Zone (CAZ) coming into force in Newcastle city centre. The pollution tolls,...

£4bn devolution deal for North East: All questions answered

A long-awaited £4bn devolution deal for the North East was announced at last on Wednesday. Confirmation that the deal has been agreed with the Government...

Gateshead Council agrees to solve “depressing” and “disgusting” mud problem in Leam Lane street

After three years of complaints, Gateshead Council has pledged to keep a street in Leam Lane free from mud – but some are sceptical...

Top Teesside Tory rules out standing for North East mayor job

A top Teesside Tory has ruled out standing to be the first North East mayor. A £4.2bn devolution deal announced on Wednesday will serve two...

Legal action launched against body that licensed Teesworks dredging

A firm has launched legal action against the licensing body which signed off the Teesworks dredging. The marine management organisation (MMO) confirmed it had received...

Hot takeaway service refused in Sunderland amidst concerns of Obesity in neighbourhood

A Sunderland café’s bid to continue offering a hot food takeaway service has been refused by city development chiefs over fears about obesity and...

‘Absolutely right’ to push for £745m Tyne and Wear Metro extension to Washington despite economic turmoil

A transport chief insists now is the “absolutely the right time” to push on with the Tyne and Wear Metro’s £745m extension to Washington,...

Gateshead councillors to explore ways to speed up council tenant repairs

A Liberal Democrat proposal to speed up Gateshead’s council house repairs by allowing tenants to find their own repairmen is “worth exploring”. Deputy leader of...

Shields Ferry ‘here to stay’ – promise to protect river crossing with ‘plan B’ to solve funding woes

The people of Tyneside have been promised that the Shields Ferry will not cease to exist, even if bosses fail in a bid to...

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