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Health

South Tyneside Council officers ‘seized large quantities’ of “inaccurate” imported sweets

Council officers in South Tyneside have seized large quantities of imported sweets and confectionery with “inaccurate” ingredient information and “labelling issues”. Borough cllrs, at the most...

Community

Newcastle community to receive up to ‘£20 million’ in the next 10 years

A Newcastle community is in line for up to £20 million to boost regeneration efforts. Walker has been named as one of 25 “trailblazer neighbourhoods”...

Finance

North East ‘£1.85 billion boost’ not enough to end transport “nightmare”

Far more money is needed to end the North East’s transport “nightmare” despite a £1.85 billion boost, the region’s mayor admits. Last week brought the...

News

North East leaders keen to attract more tourism

North East leaders have vowed to leave old Tyne-Wear rivalries behind and use the region’s football feelgood factor to attract more tourists. Next season will...

Housing

A “positive first cabinet experience” for North East Reform cllr

The North East’s new leadership put on a united front this week, a month on from the seismic shock to the political landscape delivered...

Elections

Historic North East mayoral election to cost taxpayers over £3 Million

The staging of a historic election to choose the first North East mayor is set to cost taxpayers more than £3 million. A new political...

Transport

Metro passengers to finally see new trains pulling into stations – just don’t try to get on board

2024 will see the Metro’s £362m fleet of Swiss-built carriages finally start to come into service after years of waiting for the existing, increasingly-unreliable...

Community

North East reacts to Government’s A1 and Leamside Line promises after Sunak axes HS2 northern leg

Government promises to bring the mothballed Leamside railway line back into use and finally dual the A1 in Northumberland could herald a “new epoch”...

Community

Coast Road flooding: Call for action to stop rainwater pooling at problem underpasses after sunday’s deluge

A councillor has called for action to deal with serious flooding problems on one of Tyneside’s busiest roads. Huge pools of rain water collecting in...

North East

Improved upgrades proposed for Sunderland mosque, facilities await approval

Plans for new and improved facilities at a Sunderland mosque have been submitted to city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an...

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