James Loughran obituary Conductor who won the inaugural Philharmonia competition and recorded Brahms with the Hallé and Beethoven with the London Symphony Orchestra The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
Centre forward: Sunderland sets sights on a revival by bringing homes and jobs to its inner city In the 1980s Thatcher helped attract the likes of Nissan to the region, but it could not revitalise the city itself. Now a new industrial strategy, backed by the local council, is aiming for more sustainable results The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
‘Labour are scared’: north-east party members quit to back Jamie Driscoll in mayoral vote North of Tyne mayor has raised over £114,000 to run as an independent after Labour barred him from standing The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
10 questions for John McCabe of the North East England Chamber of Commerce The boss of the regional business membership organisation answers our questions Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2023
North East business leader urges Chancellor to 'kickstart' region's economy Chamber of Commerce chief executive John McCabe was meeting Chancellor Jeremy Hunt alongside other business leaders Birmingham Post · Jul 4, 2023
Newry Canal lock damage report being investigated by authorities "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recently been made aware of this matter and can confirm that the Planning Enforcement team is investigating." Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2023
Growling savage bit part of man's ear off then posted picture of it boasting on Facebook Stephen McCabe, of Sunderland, carried out the shocking attack during a crime spree with his brother John, of Gateshead Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2023
Dominic Raab faces legal action after refusing inquiry into abuse of thousands of boys in detention centres Exclusive: Legal action launched over failure to hold probe as survivors demand justice The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Wild Things 2023 Conference: Glorious gamut from poaching in forest preserves to queer ecology The Wild Things 2023 Conference drew thousands of outdoor sorts. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023
North East chamber urges Government to invest in region in Budget Business group said that "investment in the North East is a down payment on future growth and prosperity" Birmingham Post · Feb 2, 2023
You will soon be able to buy a home on 'the most contaminated site in England' The area has been dubbed a 'ticking time bomb' Wales Online · Nov 14, 2022
Police called after campaigner climbs Newry oaks axed 'under cover of darkness' for flood work "I am going to have to be carried down out of here" Belfast Live · Oct 29, 2022
Rishi Sunak appointment must 'mark start of real action', say business leaders The new Prime Minister is urged to work with North East businesses to tackle regional challenges Birmingham Post · Oct 25, 2022
Newcastle Building Society pulls all its mortgage deals after UK economy plunged into turmoil Mortgage deals have been withdrawn at a record rate, while a North East business chief has warned it is 'increasingly difficult' for financial markets to regain trust in the UK economy Chronicle Live · Sep 28, 2022
Belfast Live · Sep 11, 2022 Newry men plead with Sinn Fein to save 200-year-old oak trees facing chop for flood scheme A total of 426 trees are being axed across three flood alleviation schemes in Belfast, Newry and Newcastle
Birmingham Post · Sep 1, 2022 Chamber and automotive group tasked to develop North East skills plans The Local Skills Improvement Plans aim to put employers at the centre of the skills system and help local areas develop the skills companies need
Birmingham Post · Aug 10, 2022 Business Life: charity initiatives and award wins in the North East In this week's round-up, we feature stories from the North East England Chamber of Commerce, Parkdean Resorts and The Beacon of Light
Birmingham Post · Jul 21, 2022 Chamber urges PM candidates not to backtrack on 'levelling up' agenda The North East England Chamber of Commerce urges the two remaining candidates to support regional growth
Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022 With Cook County probation units disbanded, tens of thousands of random curfew checks ended Supporters of doing away with so-called intensive probation units say it was a “gotcha” system that didn’t reduce crime. Others say it helped get guns and drugs off the streets.
Birmingham Post · Apr 30, 2022 'We want a business friendly devolution deal' says North East chamber chief North East England Chamber of Commerce chief executive John McCabe said his organisation would be 'holding the Government's feet to the fire' to get a deal that helps businesses grow
Birmingham Post · Mar 30, 2022 Karol Marketing acquires rival North East firm Fusion PR Creative The two agencies will continue to operate under their respective names within a new group structure