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Has stopping a school's merger really saved it?
On Wednesday, teachers and parents celebrated a decision to halt plans to close their school and send its pupils to another nearby. North Tyneside Council had proposed to close Hazlewood Primary School in Wideopen and send its students to Greenfields Primary School, due to structural problems with the building. The plan was blocked by Schools Adjudicator Bryan Slater, who found a number of "shortcomings" in the council's proposal.
Has stopping a school's merger really saved it?
The council had voted in January to close Hazlewood Primary School and "merge" it with Greenfields On Wednesday, teachers and parents celebrated a decision to halt plans to close their school and send its pupils to another nearby. North Tyneside Council had proposed to close Hazlewood Primary School in Wideopen and send its students to Greenfields Primary School, due to structural problems with the building.
GP surgery remains closed after roof lead stolen
Follow GP surgery remains closed after roof lead stolen Rowlands Gill Medical Centre has been closed after lead was stolen from its roof in the hours before a storm hit [Google] No date has been set for the reopening of a GP surgery which was forced to close after lead was stolen from its roof. The lead was removed from Rowlands Gill Medical Centre in Gateshead on 8 May, hours before a storm hit the area, causing damage to the roof structure, electrics, ceilings and plasterwork.
Historic Turkish baths saved after operator found
Follow Historic Turkish baths saved after operator found Newcastle's City Baths reopened in 2020 following a refurbishment but its operator later fell into administration [Fusion Lifestyle] Historic Turkish baths have been saved after a new organisation was found to run the site. The future of Newcastle's City Baths and the Turkish Baths was put in doubt after its previous operator, Fusion Lifestyle Ltd, fell into administration in April.
Millions pledged to tackle troublemakers in town
Follow Millions pledged to tackle troublemakers in town Mayor Ben Houchen (second from left) said the money would be used to crack down on "yob behaviour" [Tees Valley Combined Authority] More than £2.3m has been pledged by local authorities to make people feel safer in a town centre. The plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Middlesbrough will see money spent on dedicated police community support officers (PCSOs), neighbourhood safety wardens and increased monitoring of CCTV.
Two towns get share of £3.2m for community spaces
Follow Two towns get share of £3.2m for community spaces Almost £2m is to be spent on turning Egremont's Red Lion site into a new community hub [Borderlands Partnership] More than £3.7m has been pledged to create new community spaces as part of the redevelopment of two towns. The money from the Borderlands Partnership is being invested in Egremont and Dalton-in-Furness in Cumbria.
Two arrests after woman attacked by dog
Follow Two arrests after woman attacked by dog A pit bull-type dog attacked a woman and her dog near Hemlington lake, police said [Middlesbrough Council] Two people have been arrested after a pit bull-type dog attacked a woman and seriously injured her pet. The unaccompanied dog attacked the victim's pet, near Hemlington Lake in Middlesbrough on Sunday, leaving it requiring emergency veterinary treatment.
Bar and music venue has licence revoked
Follow Bar and music venue has licence revoked Police had complained to the council about alleged drug use at The Twisted Tongue [Google] A popular bar and music venue has had its licence revoked, after police raised concerns about alleged drug use on the property. The Twisted Tongue, in Whitehaven, Cumbria, lost its licence following a decision by Cumberland Council's licensing sub-committee on Wednesday.
Trust pays £187k over trans changing room tribunal
Follow Trust pays £187k over trans changing room tribunal Seven nurses at Darlington Memorial Hospital have received damage payments of £187,000 from their employer [PA Media] An NHS trust has paid out £187,000 in damages after an employment tribunal found it harassed seven nurses by requiring them to share a changing room with a transgender woman.
Georgia Stanway receives MBE from King Charles III
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Wed, June 24, 2026 at 10:28 AM UTC Georgia Stanway was made an MBE for services to football Lioness Georgia Stanway said being made an MBE was "surreal" after she received the honour from the King. The 27-year-old midfielder, who plays for Bayern Munich but is originally from Barrow, Cumbria, was made an MBE for services to football after she won the 2022 and 2025 Euros and finished runner-up in the 2023 World Cup with England.
Work aims to delay potholes forming for 10 years
Westmorland and Furness Council will protect 60 roads [Westmorland and Furness Council] Work has begun on a £3.4m project to seal 67 miles (108km) of road with a treatment to designed to stop potholes. Westmorland and Furness Council said the work on 60 roads will seal surfaces to stop water seeping in, protecting them from wet and freezing weather.
Council warns public about potentially toxic toys
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Mon, June 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trading Standards has seized some of the potentially dangerous toys [Northumberland County Council] A council has issued a safety alert to consumers and businesses following the seizure of potentially toxic "squishy" toys.
Reform councillor resigns as job was 'mis-sold'
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria; Simon Armstrong Fri, June 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alex Clarke has resigned from South Tyneside Council after claiming he was told he would only need to attend six meetings a year [South Tyneside Council] A Reform UK councillor elected in May has resigned claiming the role was "mis-sold" to him.
Police name man killed in city attack
Gino Robb died from his injuries after being attacked in Byker [Supplied] A 25-year-old man who was murdered on a busy high street has been identified by police as Gino Robb. Officers were called to Shields Road in the Byker area of Newcastle at 19:25 BST on Tuesday after reports of an assault. Emergency services found Robb there with serious knife wounds and he was taken to hospital, where he died a short time later.
Three arrested in murder investigation as man dies
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Wed, June 17, 2026 at 1:38 p.m. UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shields Road in Byker has been cordoned off following an assault [BBC] Three people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man who died after an attack. Northumbria Police said officers were called to Shields Road in Byker, Newcastle, at 19:25 BST on Tuesday.
Man in hospital and road closed after Byker attack
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:59 AM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A man has been taken to hospital following an assault on Shields Road in Newcastle [BBC] A man is in hospital and a busy high street has been closed after a man was seriously injured in an assault.
Netherlands Air Force to train in north of England
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Mon, June 15, 2026 at 10:26 AM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Dutch Air Force will be training in parts of Cumbria and Northumberland [Getty Images] The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force will be carrying out "intensive training" over parts of England for three weeks.
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Fri, June 12, 2026 at 4:42 p.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jess Turnbull's former headteacher said she "brightened the day of those around her" [Northumbria Police] A young police officer who died while on duty "always wanted to make a difference", her former headteacher has said.
Council considers closing early learning centres
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Fri, June 12, 2026 at 4:21 PM UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. South Tyneside Council could close its 12 Stanley's nurseries [Getty Images] A union has said it will "fight" to keep 12 publicly-run nurseries open after a council said it is considering closing the sites.
Strikes called off at nuclear site
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Thu, June 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Contractors are demanding additional pay for working at Sellafield [PA Media] Planned strike action at a nuclear site has been suspended, union officials have confirmed. About 2,000 construction workers employed by contractors to work at Sellafield, in Cumbria, were set to down tools between 15 and 21 June because of a dispute over pay.
Ducks return to favourite pub with baby ducklings
Two ducks who became regulars at a local pub, have returned to their favourite watering hole with a brood of ducklings. Donald and Daisy have been popping in to Sinia's in South Shields for a bite to eat for the last two months and even got into the habit of pecking on the window to get the staff's attention. On Tuesday, Daisy returned to the pub but this time had a family of six ducklings in tow.
Land earmarked to build new relief road
Plans to build a new road to alleviate traffic in a town have taken a step forward after land was earmarked for its construction. Blyth's two main roads, the A193 Cowpen Road and the A1061 Laverock Hall Road, each carry about 20,000 vehicles each day and there is heavy traffic during peak times. Northumberland County Council has put forward plans to build a new relief road to lower congestion and has now officially designated a stretch of land to be used as the new highway.
Major shopping centre put up for sale
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Wed, June 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM UTC The Metrocentre in Gateshead has been put up for sale One of the country's biggest shopping centres has been put up for sale, ahead of a major redevelopment. The owners of the Metrocentre in Gateshead have confirmed the centre has been put on the market to "support the next phase of its development", which includes plans to build thousands of homes around the site.
Work begins to protect villages from coast erosion
Work is under way on two projects designed to protect villages from coastal erosion. The first project has seen Northumberland County Council begin work to stabilise the slope near the coastal road in Cresswell and is expected to last eight weeks. The second scheme involves repairing and strengthening sea walls in Beadnell to prevent the sea from causing excessive erosion.
Bruce the dog rescued from kayak lost at sea
A kayaking Alsatian had a lucky escape after it was rescued after being washed out to sea. Bruce the dog was preparing to have a paddle in shore at Bamburgh in Northumberland with his owner when the kayak got loose and was blown away. The coastguard launched a multi-vessel search for Bruce, who was eventually found by the two-man crew of the Serenity tour boat. Captain Jimmy Reid said his emotions got the better of him during the rescue but he was "ecstatic" when they managed to save the dog.
Jobs lost as freight firm enters administration
European Cargo began running flights from Teesside Airport in March [Teesside International Airport] An air freight company has entered administration leading to the loss of 178 jobs. European Cargo Limited launched six years ago and is known for converting former passenger aircraft into freight planes, which it later used to transport PPE from Malaysia to the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. The company is headquartered at Bournemouth but began running flights from Teesside Airport in March.
Nissan UK plant to test making Chinese firm's cars
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Nissan UK plant to test making Chinese firm's cars
Nissan could make Chery cars at its Sunderland factory [Nissan] Car maker Nissan could soon build vehicles designed by the Chinese company Chery at its UK factory after an agreement was signed between the two firms. Nissan said it will study whether it can build the cars at its Sunderland plant, with a possibility of production starting in 2027. Under the terms of the non-binding memorandum of understanding, Nissan will continue to fully own the factory and employ all its staff.
Man, 21, charged after pedestrian struck by car
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Sun, 31 May 2026 at 3:34 pm UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The attack took place on St Thomas' Crescent in Alnwick on Saturday [Google] A 21-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a car was allegedly repeatedly driven at a pedestrian.
Attempted murder arrest after car hits man
The attack took place on St Thomas' Crescent in Alnwick on Saturday [Google] A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was allegedly repeatedly driven at a pedestrian. A black Audi A3 came off the road at about 18:40 BST in Alnwick, Northumberland and was driven multiple times at a man in his 30s, Northumbria Police said. The pedestrian was taken to hospital to be treated for "serious" leg injuries, the force said.
Calls for strict dangerous dog laws as attacks rise
Naevia was attacked by two bulldog-type dogs, which also bit several people [Marie Hay] A woman whose husky was "ripped" open and her daughter attacked by dangerous dogs is calling for stricter rules for pet owners. Marie Hay was walking on Redcar beach when her dog, Naevia, was attacked by two bully-type dogs and her daughter was bitten when trying to separate them.
Forest residents fear holiday park water impact
Hundreds of people have objected to the holiday park plans in Hamsterley Forest [Forest Holidays] Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Sat, May 30, 2026 at 1:21 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents of a forest fear plans to build a holiday park could risk drying up a spring they rely on for water.
Teenager arrested after 'horrific' cat attacks
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Police are investigating three attacks on cats in Carlisle [Getty Images] A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a spate of cat deaths. The 17-year-old boy has been held after recent reports of cat attacks in the Richmond Green and Raffles area of Carlisle, where three felines died. Cumbria Police said it had also seized a lurcher dog in connection with the attack.
How a council navigated a close call to elect its new leader
Jonny Manning - North East and Cumbria Fri 29 May 2026 at 5:18 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gateshead Council held its first meeting since Reform UK took control [BBC] Gateshead Council has met for the first time since the 7 May elections and has now elected its first Reform UK leader.
How a council navigated a close call to elect its new leader
Gateshead Council is to hold its first meeting since Reform took control [BBC] Gateshead Council has met for the first time since the 7 May elections and has now elected its first Reform leader. Nick Allan was voted in through a show of hands, but the vote looked like it would be a close call because more than half a dozen of the party's councillors are at a wedding in Turkey. This left Reform with just a couple of votes more than the council's opposition parties.
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