Regional News

Durham

Council leaders urged to combat child poverty in County Durham amid heated debate

A council has been urged to put politics aside and work together to reduce child poverty in County Durham. The plea came just days after...
Gateshead

MP Liz Twist quits charity role amid pressure over winter fuel cut

A North East Labour MP has quit her role in a charity supporting older people, amid pressure over her backing for the Government’s cuts...
London

Sadiq Khan stands firm on ‘floating bus stops’ amid safety concerns for London’s vulnerable road users

Sadiq Khan has refused to bow to pressure from within his own party to “pause” the roll-out of ‘floating bus stops’, amid concerns over...
Housing

Big new housing developments have caused dangerous parking, council admits

Major new housing developments including the Horlicks Quarter have caused dangerous parking problems, a new council report has admitted. Slough Borough Council’s goal of encouraging...
Tyne and Wear

Tyne Bridge’s new paint job revealed as first restored sections visible to public for first time

The first revamped sections of the Tyne Bridge are now visible to the public for the first time. Locals travelling over the famous crossing this...
Bradford & Keighley

Empty units in a listed rail station will be refurbished to encourage new businesses to move in

Empty space in a listed rail station, described as being in “a state of disrepair” will be refurbished in a bid to attract businesses...
Slough

Residents say £130,000 repair bill from Slough Borough Council is a ‘kick in the nuts’

‘A kick in the nuts’ – that’s how residents of a council-owned block of flats have described being made to fork out thousands for...
Bradford & Keighley

Final phase of Ilkley Moor restoration gets underway

Work has started on the final phase of moorland restoration work on high on Ilkley Moor. Helicopters have been lifting large stones into position to...
Bradford & Keighley

Plan to turn land on outskirts of city centre to street food “oasis” submitted to Bradford Council

A street food hub on a patch of land on the outskirts of Bradford city centre would be an “oasis amid a dense built...
Fire and Rescue Services

Fire service watchdog accused of ‘inaccuracies’ after Tyne and Wear inspection

A watchdog has been accused of “inaccuracies” and of failing to provide proof to back up its verdict on a North East fire service. Councillors...
1...201202203...714Page 202 of 714

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img