Northern mayors holding emergency meeting over rail services ‘shambles’ West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has called Thursday’s meeting. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
UK's worst airport named and slated for being 'chaotic' with 'end-to-end shambles' The three terminals at the North’s gateway to the world came bottom for customer satisfaction, with T3 scoring a paltry 38 out of 100 Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022
Newcastle train passenger hits out as journey to Liverpool 'took as long as flight to Dubai' Passengers commuting from Newcastle to Liverpool on Sunday found themselves wrapped up in lengthy delays due to issues with TransPennine Express and Northern services. Chronicle Live · Oct 26, 2022
Newcastle to Liverpool train 'took as long as flight to Dubai' amid rail chaos Passengers trying to get from Newcastle to Liverpool on Sunday evening found themselves enduring lengthy delays due to issues with TransPennine Express and Northern services Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022
Scots being treated like 'third-class citizens' by Avanti West Coast, say SNP PEOPLE in Scotland and the North are being treated as “third-class citizens” when it comes to railway provision, according to the SNP. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022
'He has no mandate' – North East reacts as Rishi Sunak wins race to become Prime Minister While the region's Conservatives have called for unity, Labour continues to demand a general election Chronicle Live · Oct 24, 2022
Families call for rescue of abductees held in N.Korea Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea held a rally in Tokyo on Sunday to call for the immediate return of abductees still in the North. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 24, 2022
Metro mayors call for funding boost for two train operators to end ‘rail chaos’ Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region call for immediate injection of funding for TransPennine Express and Northern contracts. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022
Reports shed new light on last hours of S.Korean slain by North in 2020 An investigation by the government of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is raising fresh questions about the death of a South Korean official in 2020, which the previous administration wrote off as a failed defection attempt. Reuters · Oct 20, 2022
UK 'must capture the carbon capture supply chain' to make race to Net Zero a true success story Northern Powerhouse boss calls for strategy to ensure Humber's solution isn't purely a 'quick' win for Net Zero as needs laid out by refinery chief Birmingham Post · Oct 19, 2022
Seven arrested following major search operation as gardai seize stolen goods, double-barrel shotgun and six vehicles The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, assisted by other specialised units and uniform and Detective personnel, conducted a coordinated search of nine locations in the West and North areas of the Dublin Metropolitan District on Wednesday Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Joint North-South bid to host opening three stages of Tour de France has been submitted The last time Le Grand Départ took place in Ireland was in 1998 Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Government silent on plans to 'accelerate' huge North East transport projects – including A1 dualling and Tyne Bridge It is unclear how ministers intend to speed up a number of critical transport upgrades across the region, having promised to do so in last month's mini-budget Chronicle Live · Oct 19, 2022
Tokyo-style racing circuit with fast electric go-karts to open in UK The £2 million attraction is the first of its kind in the north of England Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022
Bangkok Post · Oct 14, 2022 Storm Sonca hits Thailand Saturday The Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned people in the Northeast, the East and the Central regions of heavy rain as Tropical Storm Sonca hits Thailand on Saturday.
Chronicle Live · Oct 14, 2022 NHS waiting lists spiralling with 240,000 patients needing treatment in North East NHS waiting lists continue to grow in our region - even as hospitals reduce backlog of those waiting more than a year and a half
Bangkok Post · Oct 14, 2022 Flooding in 28 provinces About 324,000 families are still affected by flooding in 28 provinces, most in the Northeast and the Central Plains, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 13, 2022 Transport bosses in talks over 'rail academy for the North' to help solve staff shortage crisis Plan could create a pipeline of skilled workers to fill gaps on North's railways
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022 The Guardian view on North Korea’s missile tests: growing risks, reduced response Editorial: Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities are increasing, but there is limited international capacity for or interest in addressing them
Bangkok Post · Oct 11, 2022 Flooding still in 27 provinces Twenty-seven provinces in the northern half of the country are still reporting flooding caused by runoff and overflowing watercourses following widespread rain, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022 Liz Truss protocol bill is economic and political risk for Northern Ireland, report finds Traders will be caught between breaking UK regulations or international rules
Bangkok Post · Oct 10, 2022 More Chao Phraya floods this week A large volume of water from the North that is making its way down to the Central Plains provinces is set to wreak further havoc on communities living along the Chao Phraya River, including those in Bangkok.
Birmingham Post · Oct 10, 2022 North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, investments and contracts Companies to feature in this week's round-up include Hadrian Healthcare
Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022 Tory chairman Jake Berry grilled as MP was made director of company without knowing Government whip Damien Moore was made a director of Berry's taxpayer funded Northern Research Group without declaring it as he didn't know he was listed. Jake Berry now faces a grilling
Reuters · Oct 7, 2022 Vatican reminds North Korea that pope ready to visit if invited The Vatican on Friday reminded North Korea, whose recent firing of missiles has heightened tensions in Asia, that Pope Francis is eager to visit the country to help the cause of peace if Pyongyang makes an official invitation.