Andy Burnham

Cllr Jan Rosen has announced that he has left the Green Party and joined the Labour Party.

Morpeth councillor switches from Greens to Labour Party

Ian Lavery MP.

The Royal Mail's delivery problems need to be sorted urgently

John Lamont MP and Kezz Petronelli-Stone delivering an A1 dualling petition to Downing Street.

Campaigners deliver A1 dualling petition to Downing Street

Th A1 between Morpeth and Alnwick.

A1 dualling 'step closer' as Government pledges to change investment rules

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor branded 'megalomaniac' as tourist tax feud erupts

Dashcam footage has shown a string of near misses on the A1 in Northumberland.

Dashcam footage shows shocking near misses on A1 in Northumberland

North Northumberland MP David Smith.

MP welcomes crackdown on unfair parking fines

The A1 near Felton.

Politician voices 'deep frustration' after fatal crash on single carriageway A1

David Smith MP.

Disagree with respect - we don’t have to tear each other apart

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Youth crisis 'will get worse' without urgent change, warns ex-health secretary

Alan Campbell MP.

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Alan Campbell

Cllr Gordon Stewart.

Fear new taxes on betting shops could push people into 'illegal gambling'

Ian Lavery MP.

Ian Lavery column: 'The empowering message of hope'

North Northumberland MP David Smith.

North Northumberland MP welcomes 'landmark' plan for National Care Service

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor's conference call to end uncertainty over cap on bus fares

Alan Campbell MP.

Alan Campbell MP: The Future of AI

Council leader Glen Sanderson on a bridge overlooking the A1 near Felton.

Tory council boss hoping Mayor can engage with PM over A1 dualling

David Smith MP at the Guyzance and Swarland junctions.

Green light for safety improvements at notorious junction on the A1

Newcastle and England defender Dan Burn gets ready to start the AJ Bell Great North Run. Picture: North News

Newcastle captain sends 63,000 runners on their way in Great North Run

Ian Lavery MP.

Ian Lavery column: ‘Forever building more prisons will not end the crisis’

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has welcomed powers to introduce an overnight levy for visitors to the region.

Mayor welcomes new powers to bring in regional tourist levy

Cllr Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland Labour.

Figures show rise in NHS dentist visits for children

Blyth and Ashington MP Ian Lavery.

MP urges Prime Minister to block further data centre developments

Berwick East county councillor Georgina Hill.

Tories will ‘endeavour’ to set out position on A1 dualling

John Johnston (CEO Bernicia), Judith Quinn (Ashington Campus Principal), and Russ Aktinson (Principal Duke's Secondary School) outside the Hope Building at Northumberland College's new Ashington Campus on Wansbeck Business Park.

New construction academy to give students industry skills

The A1 near Felton.

More hope for A1 as Prime Minister admits dualling need is ‘critical’

Turvelaws Farm, Wooler.

Farmers 'sceptical' of £65m drought support

Hexham MP Joe Morris, left, and Coun John Riddle.

Cautious welcome for funding to support farmers through droughts
Government plans to invest up to £65million to help farmers respond to drought have been given a cautious welcome in Northumberland.
James Robinson

Gareth Clark at one of his mental health fundraising events.

Northumberland misses out on new mental health A&E centres

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds visiting semiconductor manufacturer Pragmatic in Durham. Photo: LDRS.

A1 in county 'feels sort of inappropriate', Labour minister admits

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness in Ashington.

County to get share of £445m to build 3,400 council and social homes

Northumberland A1 Safety Alliance Campaigner Kezz Petronelli-Stone.

A1 safety campaigner welcomes PM's words but warns action is needed

David Smith MP.

MP welcomes Prime Minister's support for dualling of A1 in county

Ian Lavery MP.

Ian Lavery column: 'PM’s UK summer tour: let’s hear some new tunes'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham on a visit to Newcastle. Picture: Scott Heppell/AFP via Getty

Prime Minister promises to reconsider A1 dualling with ‘alternative’ funding

Fire crews acted quickly to put out a bin fire caused by a disposable barbecue. Picture: Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service.

Fire service issue wildfire warning after bin fire caused by disposable barbecue

Cllr Scott Dickinson.

Over 300 Northumberland teenagers get discount rail fares boost

Price Bailey have released their new report

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Northumberland County Council's cabinet member for finance Coun Nick Oliver. Photo: Claire McKie/NCJ Media.

Northumberland councillors discuss impact of any changes to council tax system

A single-lane section of the A1 in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Devolution announcement ‘does not change’ A1 dualling situation

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness at a site earmarked for new housing in Northumberland.

Mayor welcomes guaranteed share of tax take for North East

Cllr Scott Dickinson.

County Labour chief welcomes new focus on technical education

The A1 near Burgham Park.

Economic case for dualling the A1 must be made, stresses councillor

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson.

North East leaders demand 'fairer deal' amid claims PM could scrap council tax

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Pub owners push for more help after Andy Burnham’s business rates cut
The government has announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues - but many believe more needs to be done to revive the industry.
Joe Buck

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

North East Mayor welcomes £2 bus fare cap

Yawar Khan, Samantha Simmonds and Anisa Khan.

Restaurants compete for top Asian food awards

Northumberland County Council Labour leader Cllr Scott Dickinson.

Local Labour politicians welcome scrapping VAT on electric bills

North East mayor Kim McGuinness. Photo: North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

Regional leaders call on Andy Burnham to deliver a 'new era of power'

David Smith MP.

Essential need for meaningful work a good place to start

Ian Lavery MP.

Ian Lavery column: Another troubling chapter ahead for UK politics

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor contacts Burnham over 'national embarrassment' of A1 dualling

Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland County Council Labour Group (Druridge Bay).

Labour leader claims ‘best chance’ for A1 to be dualled under Burnham Government

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Kim McGuinness, North East Regional Mayor.

North East mayor backs Andy Burnham for PM as Northumberland MPs have their say

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