Tyne Tees Transport

The government expects most motorists to be fully electric by 2030, with sales of new diesel and petrol cars set to be banned.

North East MPs have branded the Prime Minister 'embarrassing" and "patronising" following his defence of last week's scaling back of rail investment.

County Durham farmer, Andrew Spence, is leading a convoy of 200 vehicles in a stand against rising fuel prices. The RAC is also asking retailers for a 6p cut.