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Sir Keir Starmer visits North East as Government makes push to boost region’s school exam results

Sir Keir Starmer visits the North East school on Thursday, 26 February, after the Government unveiled a new push to boost education standards across...

Tyne Bridge works scaled back

The true impact of spiralling costs on the restoration of the Tyne Bridge and Newcastle’s Central Motorway has emerged. Both the iconic bridge and the...

Council defers decision on proposed padel and pickleball facility in Team Valley Trading Estate

Plans to transform an empty building into a new padel and pickeball venue at a Gateshead industrial estate remain up in the air after...

The City of London Corporation received a C3 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing, indicating “significant improvement is needed”

The City of London Corporation has been criticised by the social housing regulator for “serious failings” in the management of its estates. The Regulator of...

Keighley councillor defends record after PM urged to block May candidacy

A Keighley councillor has defended his record after the Prime Minister was urged in Parliament to block him from standing in May’s local elections. Keighley...

Council Tax to rise by 4.99% as Leeds budget approved after five-hour debate

Council tax in Leeds City Council will rise by 4.99 per cent after councillors approved the authority’s budget for 2026/27 following a lengthy five-hour...

£300k cyber security upgrade to shield Leeds City Council from attacks

Leeds City Council is set to invest more than £300,000 in new cyber security measures to protect its computer systems from potential attacks. A council...

‘Cleared every two days’: Harrow fly-tipping hotspot sparks CCTV crackdown row

A Harrow resident has hit out at the council after revealing that just seven fines were issued in a year at a fly-tipping hotspot...

EALING: Changes to polling stations for local elections

A West London borough is making election changes which are set to affect 5,000 voters at this year’s local elections. Ealing Council has announced plans...

‘Five in a Row’: Fury as betting shop appeal leaves Bradford with gambling strip

A decision to allow a fifth betting shop to open on a single stretch of Bradford city centre has been branded a “shocker” by...

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