Category: Politics

A seat became vacant in Zetland ward following a resignation from Redcar and Cleveland Council last year. Five candidates are on the ballot paper – Igraine Gray ( Conservatives ); Brian Marc Teesdale (Green Party); Alison Barnes (Liberal Democrat); Mitchell Rynn ( Labour ) and Mike Manning (Reform UK). Mr Manning previously stepped away from…

A seat became vacant in Zetland ward following a resignation from Redcar and Cleveland Council last year. Five candidates are on the ballot paper – Igraine Gray ( Conservatives ); Brian Marc Teesdale (Green Party); Alison Barnes (Liberal Democrat); Mitchell Rynn ( Labour ) and Mike Manning (Reform UK). Mr Manning previously stepped away from…

He has been arrested under suspicion of misconduct in public office having come under renewed scrutiny since the publication of the “Epstein files”. He denies any wrongdoing. But which members of the royal family have previously had run-ins with the law? Princess Anne In 2002, Anne’s English bull terrier Dotty attacked two boys in Windsor…

He has been arrested under suspicion of misconduct in public office having come under renewed scrutiny since the publication of the “Epstein files”. He denies any wrongdoing. But which members of the royal family have previously had run-ins with the law? Princess Anne In 2002, Anne’s English bull terrier Dotty attacked two boys in Windsor…

The post office in question is located in the Viewley Centre shopping precinct where several other premises sell alcoho – a factor which saw members of the public oppose the Post Office’s request, ahead of the meeting. The applicant previously said it would install a “comprehensive” CCTV system to help with the prevention of crime…

The post office in question is located in the Viewley Centre shopping precinct where several other premises sell alcoho – a factor which saw members of the public oppose the Post Office’s request, ahead of the meeting. The applicant previously said it would install a “comprehensive” CCTV system to help with the prevention of crime…

Councillors approved the Reform-led Durham County Council proposal to increase the social care precept while keeping the core council tax charge at the same rate.  The increase was reduced from a previously proposed 3.1 per cent rise after the local authority received additional funding from the Government last week.  Andrew Husband, council leader, said: “We…

Mr Morris Suckall JP, who has been a magistrate for 13 years, made three posts relating to politically and socially sensitive issues in 2017.  He admitted to making all three but said they were intended for a private audience, describing them as “reactions to events and political controversies”.  Following an investigation, the North-East Region Conduct…

The council is applying to its own planning department for a “certificate of lawfulness” to change the use of a home to a children’s home on Darlington Lane, Stockton. It wants to provide a home in-house for children in their own community, which leaders say provides better outcomes for children, at a time when social…

The cash, received from the Government earlier this week, has enabled Reform-led Durham County Council to reassess its budget for 2026/27 and suggest a 1.99 per cent council tax rise, down from an initial 3.1 per cent.  Reform council leaders said the proposal is among the lowest in the country.  The local authority will receive…