North East

Gateshead Labour chief fears councils could go bust as economic turmoil creates budget nightmare

Struggling councils swamped by an economic crisis this winter could go bankrupt, a North East Labour chief fears. Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon has warned...

Sunderland Taxi consultation set to close next week

Time is running out to have your say on a proposed shake-up of rules and regulations for Wearside’s taxi and private hire trade, including...

Newcastle Clean Air Zone explained: Where it is, when tolls start, and who has to pay

Monday marked a big day in the saga of Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), as its cameras finally came into operation. Drivers heading into the...

Councillor claims public confidence in Cleveland Police has “fallen off a cliff”

A councillor claims public confidence in Cleveland Police has “fallen off a cliff”. Councillor Steve Nelson, who is chairman of the Safer Stockton Partnership, took...

Newcastle based Indian chef crowned the best in Britain

My Delhi Indian Streetery has scooped the top gong in a national awards ceremony at the coveted ARTA Awards dubbed the Oscars of the...

‘I was tortured’: Middlesbrough Resident blames ‘filthy’ alleyways for rats scurrying in loft

An angry resident has complained about being kept up at night as rats scurry around his loft. The person who lives on Bedford Street in...

People in Darlington encouraged to get jabbed in winter

People are being encouraged to get flu jabs as well as Covid vaccines in a “pressurised winter” for the NHS. David Gallagher, executive director of...

Plans approved to use two key Sunderland city centre spaces for events over the next seven years

By Nic Marko Plans have been approved to use two key Sunderland city centre spaces for events such as Expos, festivals, markets and more over...

Durham County comes together to tackle winter poverty

An effort to prepare for winter and keep people warm amid high energy prices has united organisations in a County Durham community. Charities, food banks,...

Labour unrest as top councillors speak out against £3bn North East devolution deal

Top Labour figures in two North East counties have aired major worries about a proposed £3bn devolution deal for the region. Opposition councillors in both...

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