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The Government has released an initial batch of papers relating to Lord Mandelsonβs appointment after MPs ordered the publication of the files. A βdue diligenceβ document drawn up in December 2024 before Lord Mandelsonβs appointment to the Washington role noted a series of reports detailing his links with Epstein. The document noted that after Epstein…
Grace Ellwood, 24, Graham Halley, 32, Iona Clark, 26, and 34-year-old Ruby Spencer were arrested after being brought from the roof of Permoid Industries premises in Newton Aycliffe on Monday, June 16 last year. All four appeared at Durham Crown Court on Monday (March 9) charged with criminal damage to roofing and machinery at the…
βCouncillors in Scarborough should be mindful of maintaining adequate levels of scrutiny, objective officer assessments, and transparency when deciding on complex commercial arrangements as part of a report on lessons that can be learned from a Β£9 million loan that was granted by the now-defunct Scarborough Borough Council to Benchmark Leisure Ltd. βTen years after…
βCouncillors in Scarborough should be mindful of maintaining adequate levels of scrutiny, objective officer assessments, and transparency when deciding on complex commercial arrangements as part of a report on lessons that can be learned from a Β£9 million loan that was granted by the now-defunct Scarborough Borough Council to Benchmark Leisure Ltd. βTen years after…
The council is looking to develop five sites for affordable housing β homes for sale or rent at discounted rates for people whose needs are not met by the private market β as it faces more demand and pressure in trying to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable adults and people leaving care. Leaders agreed last…
The farmers met with their MP and a government minister on March 4 to discuss key agricultural issues, including food production, environmental schemes, and future policy directions. The 12 NFU members visited Westminster at the invitation of Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth. County Durham farmers were in Westminster for talks with their MP and the…
Stanley South, an area drawn up by the Department for Housing Communities and Local Government, is due to receive the Β£20 million in funding over a ten-year period starting in 2027 as part of the Government’s ‘Pride in Place’ scheme. It does not cover Front Street yet, but after initial public meetings, there has been…
Julie Griffiths was elected to serve the Murton ward alongside Reform colleague Mark Rowney after the election victory on Thursday (March 5).Β The by-election was called after former Reform member David Cumming stepped down last year due to work commitments.Β Ms Griffiths secured 1,004 votes, with Theo Bell of the Reform UK second on 786…
Elddis, part of the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG) and based in Consett, revealed on Tuesday (March 3) that it was carrying out a ‘strategic shift’ amid a drop in demand for caravans. Despite manufacturing caravans for around 60 years, Elddis said that part of its plans was to cease production at the Consett site, due…
TVCA was pinned with a BVN on April 3, 2025, with a review to take place after 12 months β a date which is fast approaching. Chief executive Tom Bryant was appointed on an interim basis back in March 2025, taking up the roleΒ permanently in June of the same year.Β While reflections from politicians…
