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North East devolution deal: What comes next in £4bn move to create new regional mayor

2022 came to a close with a huge piece of long-awaited news for the North East that is set to have an enormous impact...

Lib Dems push for £2.1m “lifeline” for troubled leisure centres in Gateshead

A £2m “lifeline” could offer a path to save at-risk Gateshead leisure centres from closure, the town’s Liberal Democrats claim. At least two sports facilities...

Decision day set for plans to develop ‘amphitheatre’ space and café at Roker Park

Plans to develop a new ‘amphitheatre’ and café at Roker Park are set to go before councillors for decision next week. Back in 2022, Sunderland...

Councillors to decide on second phase of plans for ‘heritage and eco country park’ at former Sunderland golf course site

Plans to further develop a ‘heritage and eco country park’ at a former Sunderland golf course are set to go before councillors for decision...

£7.5k granted to Darlington’s Veterans’ support group

A grant of almost £7,500 has been awarded to a Darlington group providing support for veterans. The Viking Boat Co CIC, formally known as Plane...

New plans unveiled for hundreds more Newcastle student flats near St James’ Park

New plans have been unveiled for hundreds more student flats near St James’ Park. More than 400 university students could be housed in a new...

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...

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