County Durham family want careless drivers jailed
The family of a County Durham man who was killed by a careless driver say they want changes to the law.
Labour leader welcomes new South Shields MP
The new South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck, has visited the House of Commons for the first time to take her seat.
Labour winner makes history in South Shields
Labour's Emma Lewell-Buck has made history tonight after becoming the first female MP in South Shields.
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New South Shields MP takes seat in House of Commons
Labour leader welcomes new South Shields MP
The new South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck, has visited the House of Commons for the first time to take her seat.
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Nissan announces 50 new jobs on Wearside
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Labour leader in Northumberland Grant Davey
Local Labour party leader Grant Davey said he would be talking to other parties about creating a working majority.
County Durham Council election results
LAB: 94
IND: 19
LIB DEM: 9
CON: 4
Labour retain control of the county council will a strong majority.
Get more at www.durham.gov.uk
Labour MP says Lib Dems lost votes because of collation with Tories
Blyth's Labour MP Ronnie Campbell balmes the Lib Dems poor performance in the county council elections in Northumberland on their national party's coalition with the Conservatives.
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Lib Dems "Will come back"
Jeff Reid, the Liberal Democrat leader in Northumberland, says his party will carry on.
No overall control in Northumberland
In Northumberland Labour gained 15 seats to bring their total to 32.
But that was still two seats short of an overall majority, leaving it a hung council.
The previous ruling Liberal Democrat's had a bad day, losing 15 seats and leaving them with only 11.
Lewell-Buck proud to be South Shield's first woman MP
Emma Lewell-Buck: "South Shields has made history tonight, and I'm so proud to be part of that history, being the first ever woman MP for this town.
"I think people know what I will do because I've been knocking on their doors for four weeks now.
North Yorkshire election results
CON: 45
LIB DEM: 8
LAB: 7
IND: 8
Liberal: 2
UKIP: 2
Total seats 72
The majority party will meet next week to elect a Leader and the newly-elected council will meet for the first time on Wednesday May 15.
Get more on www.northyorks.gov.uk
