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‘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,...
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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...
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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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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...
North East

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...
Community

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...
Community

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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