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Self-driving bus to be piloted in Sunderland after cash injection

A self-driving HGV to transport goods between Vantec and Nissan, and a city centre shuttle bus are among seven projects to win a share of £84m funding.

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Businesses brand clean air zone charges aimed at reducing pollution as 'unfair'

The Clean Air Zone launches in Newcastle on Monday 30 January.

27 Jan

'Nobody wins': Impact of crab deaths still felt 15 months after mass die-off

The row over what caused the mass die-off along a 70-mile section of the coast has become increasing bitter.

20 Jan

Disease or parasite 'new to UK' could be cause of mass die-off of crabs

Beach to lose Blue Flag status over decline in bathing water quality

National park urges visitors to 'Adventure smart' after fell runners rescued

More leaks and burst pipes likely as temperatures rise, water company warns

Factory powers up Christmas tree lights with Nissan Leaf

Protesters call for pause on dredging in ongoing row following sea life deaths

Trawling ban at seabed has reduced damaging fishing by 98%, campaigners say

Primary school to ban parents from parking outside during drop-off times

Council facing £1.2m bill over sewage spill onto beach

Diver removes 126 miles of fishing line from the sea in the past year

New £1.2m project to look at chemical pollution in Yorkshire rivers

Storm Arwen: How climate change has influenced powergrid's response