The Latest Breaking News from Tees Valley

If English devolution is to be a success, it must be done right

Letters: Responding to an editorial, Scott Hunter writes that the benefits of being a devolved authority have not yet arrived in Tees Valley, while John Hall calls for constitutional reform. Plus letters from Richard Dowling and Miland Joshi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Tory mayor joins calls for deal with Reform UK at next general election

Ben Houchen, the Tees Valley mayor says there will ‘have to be a coming together’ of the two rightwing parties

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

The Hartlepool headteacher trying to find beds for 10,000 sleep-deprived pupils

Tees Valley project is hoping to help 10,000 children whose ability to learn is suffering as a result of bed poverty

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024

Tees Valley projects unveiled to boost hydrogen-powered vehicles

The schemes will aim to help fuel vehicles such as airport support and supermarket delivery trucks with green energy, the DfT said.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Boris Johnson’s former adviser becomes youngest peer in the House of Lords

Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge, 30, and Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, 36, took their seats in the Lords on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Boris Johnson's resignation honours list released as Jacob Rees-Mogg and Priti Patel given knighthood and damehood

The list also features former London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey and Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, who have both been given peerages

Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2023

Michael Gove launches independent investigation into Teesworks freeport

The Communities Secretary confirmed the probe in a letter to the Conservative mayor for the Tees Valley.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

North East companies called on to contribute to skills initiative led by Chamber

Having been selected by Government to lead a Local Skills Improvement Plan for the North of Tyne and Tees Valley, the North East England Chamber of Commerce wants input from employers

Birmingham Post · Jan 25, 2023

Prime Minister opens satellite Number 10 office in Darlington

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said the move 'put us on the map'

Birmingham Post · Nov 25, 2022

Tees Valley Lithium gets go-ahead for £200m-plus plant at Wilton International

The lithium refinery building has been approved by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

Birmingham Post · Nov 25, 2022