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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Political row as tourist tax on Northumberland holidays moves a step closer

David Smith, Labour MP for North Northumberland.

MP calls for long-term action to protect people from rising heating oil costs

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

Decision on future of council's development company expected in new year

A council tax bill. Photo by Naomi Corrigan.

Vote drama as councillors in deadlock over council tax support scheme

Blyth and Ashington MP Ian Lavery.

MPs call on Chancellor to end £1.2bn pension 'injustice' facing ex-miners

North Northumberland MP David Smith.

MP welcomes crackdown on unfair parking fines

A consultation was held on options for the Blyth Relief Road.

Anger over Government's decision not to fund £55 million Blyth relief road

David Smith MP.

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

Cllr Brian Smith. Picture: Simon Greener/Newcastle Chronicle

Reform group leader leaves party to sit as Independent councillor

Alan Campbell MP.

'I have listened to many leader’s speeches but rarely one as powerful as this'

Cllr Tom Bailey on Longsands Beach in Tynemouth. Picture: Iain Buist/Chronicle

Tynemouth councillor who quit Labour joins Green Party
A councillor who quit the Labour Party after a row surrounding an image of him with a replica gun has announced he is joining the Greens.
Daniel Holland

Newly elected Labour councillors Melanie Fox (L) and Amy Spriggs (R) with leader Scott Dickinson. Photo: Northumberland Labour.

Double delight for Labour as party win two council by-elections

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

New Berwick-upon-Tweed Town councillor Stephen Scott.

Independent candidate wins council by-election

Ian Lavery MP.

Ian Lavery column: 'There is power in the trade union movement'

Amble in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' mayor's tourism tax plans

Cllr Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland Labour.

Figures show rise in NHS dentist visits for children

Northumberland council leader Glen Sanderson.

Council leader warns of 'difficult decisions' after forecast of £7.9m overspend

John Allen is standing in the Ashington Hirst by-election.

Ex-councillor to stand in by-election triggered by failure to attend

A ballot box and voting slip.

Candidates confirmed for by-election triggered after councillor passed away

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

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

David Smith MP at a meeting of Thropton WI. Picture: Susan Barwood

Thropton residents meet MP to discuss campaign for 20mph speed limit

New homes approved on site of former Tyne Brand factory

Ian Lavery MP.

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

Cllr John Allen.

By-election triggered after councillor fails to attend a meeting for six months

Deputy leader of Northumberland County Council, Richard Wearmouth.

Councillor warns of 'chaos' amid push for new homes near rail stations

High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Cumrbia. Picture: Friends of High Borrans

Petition calling for High Borrans closure U-turn to go before council
More than 2,400 people have signed a petition calling for the preservation of an outdoor education centre, sparking a future full council debate.
Austen Shakespeare

High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Cumrbia (Credit: Friends of High Borrans)

Campaign group considers legal action over proposed closure of High Borrans

Cllr Gordon Stewart on Prudhoe Front Street.

Councillor claims Renters' Rights act 'forcing' landlords to sell up

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Councillor's resignation call over coastguard payment U-turn

The Save High Borrans campaign group.

Campaign group formed in bid to save outdoor education centre

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

Devolution announcement ‘does not change’ A1 dualling situation

High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Cumbria. Credit: Friends of High Borrans.

Reform councillors urge residents to continue signing save High Borrans petition

Northumberland County Council's headquarters at County Hall in Morpeth.

Complaint against Northumberland county councillor to be investigated

Cllr Scott Dickinson.

County Labour chief welcomes new focus on technical education

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson.

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

Protesters against the closure of High Borrans, outside North Tyneside Council HQ.

High Borrans charity 'disappointed' over council's rejection of closure review

Protesters against the closure of High Borrans, outside North Tyneside Council HQ

High Borrans' future cannot be decided by 'nostalgia' says councillor

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

A1 dualling fight will go on despite 'unrealistic expectations' warning

David Smith, Labour MP for North Northumberland.

MP supports call for Labour’s reset to include a new approach to rural Britain

Cllr Glen Sanderson and Cllr Scott Dickinson.

Leaders clash as call made for more transparency around development company

Former Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan.

Former Northumberland MP claims civil service 'hated' A1 dualling scheme

The A1 near Felton.

Labour politicians urge Chancellor to reconsider dualling A1

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County MP and Northumberland Conservatives react to PM's resignation statement
David Smith, MP for North Northumberland, has reacted to Sir Keir Starmer announcing that he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power.
Andrew Coulson

Kim McGuinness, North East Regional Mayor.

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

Cllr Guy Renner Thompson, Conservative councillor for Bamburgh.

Fears Government's planning reforms will take power away from local councillors

PC Jess Turnbull, who was killed while responding to a collision in Cramlington on June 8, 2026. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Police commissioner pays tribute to PC who died in the line of duty

David Smith, Labour MP for North Northumberland.

Berwick Academy funding in the spotlight again as politicians have their say

Berwick Academy headteacher Kelly Holbrook.

Headteacher speaks out on government plan to ban social media

Cramlington and Killingworth MP Emma Foody.

North East MP 'delighted' after being appointed to Government whips office

The swimming pool at Blyth Sports Centre will be closed until next summer.

Swimming pool to be closed until next summer with major repairs planned

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness. Photo: Craig Connor/NCJ Media.

Mayor warns A1 safety improvements 'don't go far enough' and calls for dualling

Blyth and Ashington MP Ian Lavery

MP says Tony Blair ‘out of touch’ with public after attack on Government

Wes Streeting MP.

Wes Streeting joins Northumberland MP to speak to local farmers

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