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North East council gets back £15m loaned to troubled Essex authority that has £1.5bn debt

A £15m loan from a North East council to a troubled Essex authority in dire financial straits has been repaid with interest, bosses say. Thurrock...
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Housing association in Sunderland sets up mould helpline

By Nic Marco A Sunderland housing association has set up a dedicated phone line for residents to come forward with concerns around mould and damp. It...
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Sunderland rail station Christmas closure plan did ‘major damage’ despite U-turn, council leaders say

Rail chiefs have been accused of doing “major damage” to Sunderland, despite a U-turn over heavily-criticised plans to shut the city’s railway station over...
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Plans lodged for new ‘community garden centre’ at Thompson Park in Sunderland

A public park on Wearside could soon benefit from a new ‘community garden centre’ under plans submitted to city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning...
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Protest over Gateshead leisure centre closures as campaigners vow to ‘fight back’ against cuts

Dismayed protesters have demanded that council chiefs think again about contentious plans to shut at least two leisure centres in Gateshead. Dozens of locals demonstrated...
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Newcastle to usher in 2023 with Laser Light Show

Newcastle’s skyline will again be illuminated as we approach New Year, as a spectacular laser show will be lighting up the Quayside and city...
Community

Educational support funding decision for ethnic minority children delayed until January 2023

Funding decisions on educational support for children from ethnic minorities in Gateshead have been delayed until next January. Councillors, teachers and education sector representatives throughout...
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New police chief promises to be ‘visible’ and combat crime in worst-hit areas across North East

Northumbria Police’s next chief constable has vowed to be a “visible” presence and put more resources into combating crime in rural areas. Vanessa Jardine has...
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Tees Valley SME gets £100k grant to improve access to electricity in Nigeria

A Teesside University spin out business has secured a £100,000 grant to help improve electrical engineering capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa. V-LAB Ltd will use the...
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Fire chief issues ice warning after three boys killed in Solihull lake tragedy

North East fire chiefs have issued an urgent warning about playing on ice after the tragic death of three boys who fell into a...
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