North East

Police commissioner confident over force’s ‘stringent’ and ‘robust’ officer vetting procedures in Cleveland

Vulnerable Gateshead residents facing a “genocide” say councillors

“Bring in your bins…” , Darlington council’s warning as clean up campaign continues

Setback for new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet as arrival of first new train pushed back into 2023

30,000 hours stuck on hold: Astonishing wait times for Newcastle City Council phoneline revealed

Gateshead Council gets £1.4m to help socially prescribed bike schemes and improve active travel

Mayor’s anger over rapid Government U-turn as Liz Truss’ investment zone plans dropped

Middlesbrough schools dish out nearly 1,100 suspensions in just seven weeks

My Delhi named Best Street Food Restaurant in UK for second year running

Hunt promises multi-billion pound North East devolution deal ‘shortly’ – but doubt still surrounds Durham