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Jim Gardner obituary

Other lives: Chief executive of Tyne and Wear county council who helped bring Nissan to the north east of England

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Tony Ridley obituary

Other lives: Public transport expert who pushed through the Tyne and Wear Metro project

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Sculptor Sir Antony Gormley says art ‘a fundamental tool in our survival’

The Turner Prize winner is best known for creating the Angel Of The North sculpture in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

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Why 20 huge concrete-like cubes have been released in the North Sea

Marine conservationists deployed the specialised cubes off the coast of Tyne and Wear

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Man held after suspected arson attack on office of Labour MP Sharon Hodgson

Police investigate after images show roof of building destroyed in Washington, Tyne and Wear

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

PE teacher banned after allowing pupil with broken foot to play football

Oliver Barker, 28, was struck off after letting the pupil play football at Percy Hedley School in Tyne and Wear

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Reeves to rip up 'pro-London' Treasury rules as she announces £15billion for transport outside South-East

Announcing a £15.6billion investment package, Rachel Reeves argued that Britain ‘cannot rely on a handful of places forging ahead of the rest of the country’

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

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Reeves to announce £15bn for transport outside London ahead of spending review

The package for mayoral authorities is expected to include funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

The new town I grew up in radically improved life for my family. Labour is right to champion them

In Washington, Tyne and Wear, we found space, security and community. It shows the power of good planning, says architect and presenter George Clarke

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

Lottery winner scooped £5million jackpot - but ended up in court for benefits fraud

Lawrence Candlish, from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, won £5.5million on the National Lottery in 1997 and bought a bar in Spain before going bankrupt and ending up in court for benefits fraud

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

Local elections 2023: What happened in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside

Election results are now in for all five of the Tyne and Wear councils after voters went to the polls on Thursday

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2023

Northumbria Police fails to attend over 100,000 anti-social behaviour reports in four years

Police officers visiting the scene of the anti-social behaviour incidents across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland has dipped from 60% in 2019 to 45% in 2022

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2023

Local elections 2023: Your guide to what's happening in Tyne and Wear on May 4

Elections are being held in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and Sunderland next month

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2023

Stadler ordered to improve Tyne and Wear Metro train reliability after months of travel chaos

Operator Nexus has served formal notice on the Swiss manufacturer that services must get better

Chronicle Live · Apr 6, 2023

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Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2023

'Deeply troubling' scale of bullying and abuse in fire services revealed – a week on from Tyne and Wear allegations

The findings of a national investigation included male firefighters joking with a female colleague that they were “going to rape her” and a senior official using a racial slur

Chronicle Live · Mar 10, 2023

Tyne and Wear Metro cuts number of trains at peak commuter times as passenger group issues warning

Metro bosses say there is reduced demand for trains at what were the busiest times pre-Covid, but there are concerns that commuters will have to put up with crowded carriages

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Woman kept overdue library book for 56 years over 3p fine - but now it's far worse

Lesley Harrison, 70, from Tyne and Wear, has finally returned a library book 56 years overdue after being too scared to face the 3p-a-week fine - but kind staff spared her the staggering £2,000

Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2023

Lifeguard tells of 'pride and reward' as RNLI appeals for summer crew in Tyne and Wear

Jess Ward has told of the pride she feels at being a lifeguard for the RNLI as the charity urges public to apply to join team

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Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023

Tributes paid to the 'world’s oldest firefighter' from Newcastle as he sadly dies aged 109

Firefighter Joe Dixon was a Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service legend who worked on the frontline for 27 years

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2023

North East's £4.2bn devolution deal moves closer as all seven councils back historic agreement

A deal to establish a new North East mayor in 2024 has been endorsed by councils in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham this week

Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2023

Tyne and Wear Metro escapes service cuts – but still in 'precarious' state with massive energy bills

A budget shortfall of more than £10m next year will be covered by spending reserves and an increased levy from local councils, while Metro ticket prices are also set to rise

Birmingham Post · Jan 8, 2023

Business investor NEL Fund Managers completes record investment year

It completed 62 separate investments in businesses across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham during 2022

Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service launches major firefighter recruitment drive

Thousands of people in the North East have been told they have what it takes to be a firefighter

Chronicle Live · Jan 4, 2023

Bursaries launched to help get North East young people into archaeology on Hadrian's Wall

Historic England has given the Vindolanda Trust £10,000 to get young people from Tyne and Wear and Northumberland involved in the fort's excavations

Birmingham Post · Dec 28, 2022

£4bn devolution deal for North East welcomed by business leaders

The new deal will cover all of Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham

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