Jamie Driscoll, the serving North of Tyne mayor, was excluded from the longlist to run in the new expanded authority.

Keir Starmer under fire after blocking Jamie Driscoll running for regional mayor

The Labour party has ruled out the current North of Tyne Mayor, saying "some applicants did not meet the threshold required".

Serving Labour mayor 'barred' from running in North East mayoral contest

Northumbria University researchers spoke to more than 100 LGBTQ+ veterans in conjunction with the charity, Fighting With Pride.

LGBTQ+ Veterans' mental health impacted by military 'gay ban', says new research

The Teesworks project, aimed at regenerating the former steelworks site on Teesside, has become mired in allegations.

Michael Gove launches 'independent' review into Teesworks 

19.05.23 Highfield House Consett Credit: LDRS

The government has appealed against a local council's decision to refuse plans to house sex offenders near a school as campaigners remain in "shock."

Government appeals after plans rejected for centre to house sex offenders

The Teesworks regeneration row, plus - the impact of the local elections, and Transpennine Express to be run by the government

 Around The House:  Watch May 2023 programme

File photo dated 03/05/18 of a voter carrying his passport along with his poll card, as he makes his way to vote at The Vyne polling station in Knaphill, as ministers have reminded voters in England to check they have an accepted form of photographic identification if they plan to vote in person during next month's local elections.

In the Tyne and Wear councils where elections were held nearly 1,000 people were turned away from voting.

Hundreds across Tyneside and Wearside were turned away at polls for no photo ID

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council had to recount the results in the Longbeck ward.

Local elections: Final seat declared after recount 

Our Political Correspondent analyses the North East's local election results.

Voters look for greener grass in our bit of the 'Red Wall'

Labour and the Conservatives both gained seats in different parts of the Tees Valley, as further local election results came in on Friday afternoon.

Full North East local election results

NHS strikes, local Elections - and plans to restrict homes for holiday lets.

Around The House: Watch April 2023 programme

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets staff and local party members at Firthmoor Community Centre during a visit to Darlington, County Durham where he discussed local issues and how money announced in this year's budget would be spent on fixing the region's roads

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in Darlington campaigning for the Tories in the run-up to the May local elections.

Rishi Sunak says voters will decide whether they think he is 'out of touch'

28.03.23 Anti-Social Behaviour Credit: PA

Newcastle Council has dropped its plans to recruit anti-social behaviour wardens after failing three times to recruit anyone for the posts.

Plans for antisocial behaviour wardens dropped after council fails to recruit

23.03.23 Marie Curie Wall of Reflection Credit: PA

"The government behave as if we don't exist" says Covid-19 bereaved member as she calls for an official remembrance day for loved ones lost in the pandemic.

Covid bereaved remember loved ones on Marie Curie National Day of Reflection

The DWP has released data showing North East child poverty remains highest in the UK.

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