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Andrew Harrison, who represents the Seaham division, has received the penalty after his Churchills Management Ltd company was found to have employed someone without the legal right to work in the UK. But Cllr Harrison, who was elected to Durham County Council in May, claims the individual did have the right to work in the…
Wes Streeting announced the news to grieving families who have spent years campaigning for a probe into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS trust as he met them in Darlington this afternoon (December 11). Families arriving at the Mercure in Darlington where they learnt a statutory public inquiry would be called. (Image: SARAH…
Cameron Hall and Jomast Developments proposed the outline scheme for up to 700 homes with a community centre, care and medical facilities, open space and golf course improvements on the upmarket Teesside estate back in February 2023. It has since drawn 736 objections on Stockton Council’s planning portal, with no comments in support, as objectors…
Sunderland City Council, earlier this year (2025), submitted an application to its own planning department for land at the Sheepfolds Industrial Estate, which is earmarked for a major transformation under regeneration plans. The Riverside Sunderland urban regeneration project includes a new pedestrian footbridge connecting Sheepfolds to the former Vaux site, as well as road and…
It is vindication for the families who have been let down by the trust and for those who have been supporting them and amplifying their calls. These include The Northern Echo, which Mr Streeting yesterday praised for its “tenacious” reporting of the issue. After a decade of worrying cases, it is now crucial that this…
Michael Walker came first in the Red Hall and Lingfield poll on Thursday (December 11) and will represent the ward on Darlington Borough Council. The by-election was called following the resignation of former Labour councillor Amanda Riley, who stood down earlier this year due to ill-health. The ward is also represented by Councillor Mandy Porter,…
It is vindication for the families who have been let down by the trust and for those who have been supporting them and amplifying their calls. These include The Northern Echo, which Mr Streeting yesterday praised for its “tenacious” reporting of the issue. After a decade of worrying cases, it is now crucial that this…
The annual charge will vary, depending on the specific value of £2m+ properties, with four separate fees, all of which will come on top of existing council tax. The lowest band (of £2,500) will hit properties valued between £2m and £2.5m, which will affect the one Middlesbrough dwelling valued at approximately £2.4m. Charges will increase…
Josh Oliver, 28, had been living rough near the offices of Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South, when he set fire to a bin store at the building in September. At a previous hearing before Newcastle Magistrates, he admitted arson on the basis that he was reckless. The case was listed on…
Victoria Fuller chided the mayor for “unnecessary criticism” in a letter publicly shared with key stakeholders, saying: “Please consider the impact of your words and tone on those we all together serve.” She also appeared to pour cold water over his plans for “town guards” in Middlesbrough town centre, saying in bold type: “No force…
