Regional News

Council reveals vision to move Freeman Hospital to new home at HMRC offices in Longbenton

Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital could move to a new, modern home on the site of HMRC’s huge Longbenton offices – if an ambitious council vision...

Tyne Tunnel tolls set for major rise in 2023 – with decision next week on price hike for cars and HGVs

Drivers look set to be hit with a toll hike of at least 30p to use the Tyne Tunnel next year. The cost of taking...

Plan for new food business in Bradford city centre is refused

Plans for a food vendor to set up on a busy city centre road have been refused due to a lack of information. A planning...

‘Failures in care’ claim as 18 deaths follow patient safety lapses at Teesside hospital trusts

Eighteen deaths occurred at two Teesside hospital trusts in the past year following patient safety lapses, it can be revealed. Figures from NHS England show...

£2 fare cap plans for Tyne and Wear Metro this winter – but not for passengers buying paper ticket

The cost of a journey on the Tyne and Wear Metro is expected to be capped at £2 at the start of next year. Bosses...

Important that Bradford’s City of Culture plans reach all communities – meeting hears

Bradford’s year as City of Culture needs to reach all communities in the District to be a success – a meeting has heard. And one...

South Bank care home with ‘brilliant’ staff requires improvement as wrong name appears on record

A care home that’s been praised for its “positive, kind and caring culture” has been told it requires improvement by the care quality commission. Inspectors...

Kirklees celebrates its Recycling Heroes at Awards ceremony

There were congratulations all round when the Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Masood Ahmed announced the winners, runners-up and highly commended at the Kirklees Recycling...

Newcastle Council boss pledges to cut phone line delays – as some residents forced to wait 40 minutes

Newcastle’s top council boss has vowed to cut waiting times for people trying to call the authority’s phone line – after complaints that some...

Kirklees Council to host awareness and support event for children with special needs

Would you like to know more about the support available for Kirklees children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Kirklees...

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img