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Plans for new ‘investment zones’ in Teesside dropped following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

Much-vaunted plans for new ‘investment zones’ set for Teesside have been dropped by the Government less than two months after they were announced. Expressions of...
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Newcastle Clean Air Zone: Cash grants of up to £16,000 to help drivers dodge pollution tolls

Cash grants to help drivers upgrade high-polluting vehicles and dodge new tolls in Newcastle city centre will be launched next week. Council bosses have finally...
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Darlington residents encouraged to report anti social behaviour in a new joint campaign

"Make your voice heard about anti-social behaviour – don’t suffer in silence." That’s the message of a new joint campaign by Darlington Borough Council, Durham...
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Tyne Tunnel toll will rise by up to 50p in 2023 as councillors warned of ‘astonishing’ energy bills

The cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel will jump by up to 50p in 2023. Councillors voted on Tuesday to increase the price of...
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Sunderland City Council to hold ‘all out elections’ in May 2026 under new review of council ward boundaries

Sunderland City Council is expected to hold ‘all out elections’ in May 2026 following a review which could redraw the local political map. The city...
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“You don’t just pay for the product, you pay for the experience,”

A 22-year-old entrepreneur, Nabiha B, based in Newcastle upon Tyne has launched her own south Asian boutique, specialising in pret and party wear in...
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Plans lodged for new flats above former city centre bank in Sunderland

Plans for new flats above a former city centre bank have been submitted to council development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department, this week, validated...
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New restaurants a boost to Sunderland’s City Centre, councillors hope.

By Nic Marco Councillors are hoping new bars and restaurants coming to Sunderland, such as The Botanist, will provide a boost to the city centre...
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Plans to transform Sunderland nursery into education hub given green light

Plans to transform a former nursery into an education hub for pupils with additional needs have been given the green light by council chiefs. Hetton-le-Hole...
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Railway heritage charity’s objections to a solar farm in Darlington falls flat

A railway heritage charity’s objections to a solar farm in open countryside did not succeed in persuading councillors to reject the scheme. Aura Power Developments’...
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