North East

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...

Newcastle pushing to be named Euro 2028 host city as bid to hold matches at St James’ Park confirmed

Newcastle is in the running to be a host city for Euro 2028. After the UK and Ireland launched a joint bid to UEFA to...

Darlington Borough Council extend public consultation on “Garden Village” project

A public consultation on the Skerningham “garden village” will be extended because of the national mourning period. People are invited to give their views on...

North East MPs reflect after visiting Westminster Palace to see the Queen’s coffin lying in state

North East MPs have been among the tens of thousands of people who have visited Westminister Palace to pay their final respects to Queen...

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...

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