North East

Business & Finance

Teesworks dropped appeal in legal battle against PD Ports

Teesworks Ltd has dropped its appeal against a High Court ruling in a legal battle against PD Ports. The port operator was declared “clearly the...
North East

TVCA accused of “removing citizen’s rights” through policy changes

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has been accused of “removing citizen’s rights” with changes preventing the public from submitting questions ahead of meetings. Conservative Mayor...
North East

Government yet to respond to TVCA letter, even after ‘six months’

Six months after sending a letter to the Government, a combined authority is still waiting for a response. Thursday 27 March marks exactly six months...
Finance

Council tax ‘rising by around 5%’ across the North East

Council tax bills across the North East are rising by around 5% this year, as MPs complain that the “regressive” charges are in need...
Education

North East to see ‘£5 million drive’ to boost education standards

A £5 million drive will be launched to drive up education standards in the North East, boost exam results, and improve children’s life chances. North...
Business & Finance

Ed Davey calls for more ambition in the North East

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has called on the Government to be “more ambitious” for the North East. Mr Davey attacked Labour’s record since coming...
Finance

Rising water bills in the North East

The North East public has “every right to be angry” about water bill increases amid a national sewage dumping scandal, a minister has said. Northumbrian...
Crime

Near ‘30% increase’ in stop and searches in Northumbria

Northumbria Police have recorded a 29% increase in the use of the force’s stop and search power, potentially linked to last summer’s riots. Figures from...
Newcastle

Newcastle politicians hope to be ‘inspiration’ to young girls

Newcastle’s first female council leader and the North East mayor say they hope to act as an inspiration to girls across the region. As the...
Barking & Dagenham

Cleveland Police “transforming” its approach to rape offences

Cleveland Police has said it is committed to catching perpetrators of sexual abuse and rape after concern over poor outcomes for victims. The force said...
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