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North East high street revival yet to deliver, mayor admits

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has admitted plans to revitalise struggling high streets across the region are progressing more slowly than she had hoped. Speaking...

Closed Middlesbrough pub could reopen as shisha venue under new plans

A former Middlesbrough pub could be given a new lease of life after plans were submitted to convert the building into a shisha lounge...

Newham mayor admits ‘things haven’t been perfect’ after Labour election losses

Newham’s new mayor has admitted that “things haven’t been perfect” following a difficult election that saw Labour lose dozens of council seats despite retaining...

Councillor voices ‘incredible frustration’ after anti-social bike damage at Batley sports ground

A Kirklees councillor has spoken of her “incredible frustration” after sports pitches in Batley were left badly damaged by what appeared to be off-road...

Road beneath Gateshead Flyover ‘in no condition’ to reopen after demolition

Drivers have been warned not to expect the road beneath the Gateshead Flyover to reopen once demolition of the structure is completed later this...

Northumbria University seeks dozens of job cuts as financial pressures mount

Staff at Northumbria University have been left “outraged” after plans emerged to cut dozens of academic jobs just months after a bitter dispute over...

North East buses could return to public control for first time since the 1980s

Taking control of the North East’s bus network away from private operators could lead to cheaper fares and more people using buses, a new...

Safety fears and antisocial behaviour putting Londoners off buses, Conservatives claim

Concerns over antisocial behaviour and personal safety are discouraging Londoners from using buses, according to the Conservative Party. This has called for tougher enforcement...

Ealing Council to sell part of 135-year-old golf course amid ongoing dispute

Ealing Council is considering plans to sell part of a historic Southall golf course while taking back control of the wider site as part...

Ealing to invest £1.4m in town centres despite missing out on national funding 

Ealing Council has announced a £1.4 million programme to improve high streets and town centres across the borough after missing out on Government funding...

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