Northumberland Council

Lisa Richardson's autistic son faces journeying from Hexham and Blyth to access specialist schooling next year. She says the council should do better.

Dr Helen Paterson will be offered a £199,000 annual salary – plus an extra £12,145 for every election held where she acts as the council’s returning officer.

Northumberland County Council have put plans to replace traditional lines on hold as they try to learn the lessons of Storm Arwen.