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John Swinney meets industry leaders after BP announces sale of North Sea business

John Swinney has met with industry leaders in the north east after oil giant BP announced it was selling its North Sea business

The National (Scotland)

North-east Scotland approaching ‘Goldilocks zone’ for energy transition – expert

Professor Paul de Leeuw, of Robert Gordon University, spoke as a report warned that up to 18,000 jobs could be lost in the next decade.

Evening Standard

Sharp 3.8% annual rise in house prices recorded in April as experts explain why

The average property value surged by 9.9% annually in the North East of England in April.

Evening Standard

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi writes to Amit Shah over Nehru Place assault case, seeks review of safety measures for North East citizens

The alleged assault, molestation and racial abuse against two women from Assam and Bihar in Delhi's Nehru Palace area prompted Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi to raise concerns over the safety of North East citizens in Delhi, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to strengthen institutional mechanisms that protect them.

The Economic Times

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch on pre-game night out

Lewis MacLeod, 36, travelled to London from the North East on September 12 last year for a Premier League match between Sunderland and Crystal Palace.

Evening Standard

Call for blue badge crackdown amid fears of fake and stolen permits

A record one in 20 people now hold the disability parking concession

The Independent UK

Scottish Greens candidate row has been ‘difficult’ for all involved – co-leader

Ross Greer said he was ‘confident’ that Maggie Chapman will be re-elected in the north east region.

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‘I felt I had a connection with Sunderland fans the moment I drove up here – even though the streets around Roker Park looked like Coronation Street!’ Kevin Phillips admits his move to the North East in 1997 was the best decision of his career

FourFourTwo spoke exclusively to Kevin Phillips at a LiveScore fan event ahead of Sunderland’s home game against Liverpool

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NHS support staff in affluent areas benefit from more career opportunities, report finds

Analysis showed workers in the South East were almost twice as likely to move into a registered position than those in the North East

The Independent UK

Where in the UK the average home seller gained the most last year

The proportion of loss-making sales in the North East fell to 13.9% in 2025

The Independent UK

Amber cold weather health alert issued as temperatures could plunge to -10C

The amber alert is in place for the North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber, while a yellow alert is in place for the rest of England.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Vicky Pattison breaks down in tears as judges say she could win series

‘I haven’t really done a lot of stuff to make the north east proud,’ says reality star

The Independent UK

£8.5 million in funding announced for clean energy projects by Scottish Government

PROJECTS in the North East which support the shift to clean energy will benefit from £8.5 million worth of new funding, the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland)

Train firms report spike in summer trips to coastal areas

The Rail Delivery Group said coastal stations in the North East, South East and East Anglia in particular have seen a sharp uptick in passengers.

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The National (Scotland)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits Scotland to promote defence and energy plans

Rachel Reeves is set to visit the north east on Friday, saying that the UK Government is investing billions to grow the economy and support jobs in…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn urges Starmer to meet Aberdeen energy workers during Trump talks

SNP WESTMINSTER leader Stephen Flynn has called on the Prime Minister to meet with energy workers during his visit to the North East to meet Donald…

The National (Scotland)

Maggie Chapman dropped as top Scottish Greens candidate for Holyrood election

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman has lost her top spot on the North East list of Scottish Greens candidates standing in next year's election ...

Evening Standard

Sting says governments ‘wilfully’ neglected North East

The former Police frontman said the region’s significant historical contribution to national life had been ignored.

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Justin Thomas And Rickie Fowler Back-Up Rory McIlroy's Calls For More PGA Tour Stops In The North East

The Truist Championship was a big hit in Philadelphia, leading to several PGA Tour pros calling for more regular stops in the North East

Evening Standard

Council tax to be 18% higher in the North East than London – study

Analysis highlighted a huge regional disparity in households’ council tax costs.

The National (Scotland)

Business leaders urge Rachel Reeves to back Scotland's Acorn project

Business leaders in the north east have joined forces to urge the UK Government to back a major carbon capture and storage project and treat it as…

The Independent UK

Met Office issues 10-hour fog and travel disruption weather warning

Warning covers large areas of the North East and Yorkshire, including Durham, Newcastle and York

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola: Jack Grealish can enjoy a night out but must deliver on the pitch

Pictures emerged this week of the England international apparently visiting a number of venues in the north east last weekend.

Evening Standard

One in 10 UK adults have no close friends, survey suggests

People in the North East and middle-aged were the most likely to say this, according to polling.

Evening Standard

Water fluoridation expansion given green light

The programme will reach an additional 1.6 million people across the North East.

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