North East

Routes linking Bradford to Leeds and Dewsbury will be among first mass transit routes to be developed

Two routes linking Bradford with other West Yorkshire centres will be included in the first wave of a new mass transit plan. The West Yorkshire...

Council delay benefit payments due to Queen Elizabeth funeral bank holiday

Housing benefit payments are set to be delayed due to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. Middlesbrough Council has announced that people in receipt of the benefit and...

Nestlé under fire for not halting production at Newcastle factory during Queen’s funeral

A confectionary giant has come under fire for not halting production at its Newcastle factory for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Several members of staff at...

Cleveland: Councillors slam PCC Steve Turner after he refuses to attend their meeting following the Queen’s death

Members of a panel which scrutinises Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Steve Turner were left fuming after he failed to attend their meeting out...

Queen Elizabeth II: Where you can sign books of condolence in Sunderland, Washington, Hetton and Houghton

People in Sunderland are being given the chance to pay personal tributes to Her Majesty The Queen following her sad death yesterday. The Queen died...

Councillors stage walkout after Labour Councillor suspended over Islamophobia spotted at meeting

Dismayed councillors staged a walkout when a Newcastle politician suspended by the Labour Party over an Islamophobia scandal was spotted at a council meeting. Joyce...

Here’s where you can pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in North East

Arrangements for councils across the region following the Queen’s death are emerging today. Local authorities are releasing details of books of condolence and locations for...

North East leaders pay tribute after death of ‘incredible’ Queen Elizabeth

The North East is in mourning after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96. Leaders from across the...

Veteran Newcastle East MP Nick Brown suspended by Labour Party

A veteran Newcastle MP has been suspended by the Labour Party, it has been confirmed. Nick Brown, who represents Newcastle East and is one of...

Queen health fears: Under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, where her children and grandchildren are now gathering to be at her side. In an official...

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