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

Warnings that pressure on council budgets for social care is 'unsustainable'

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner with the party's battle bus in Hexham in June. Photo: LDRS.

Communities urged to develop neighbourhood plans

Farmers protesting outside Hexham auction mart in Northumberland. Photo: Simon Greener/NCJ Media.

Northumberland MPs defend imposing inheritance tax on farmers

Ian Lavery MP.

MP calls for inquiry into policing of miners' strike

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

The A1 near Burgham. Picture: Google

MP hoping to make case for safety improvements at worst blackspots on A1

Oil heated households call on the Labour government to keep a commitment made to hold a consultation on the rollout of renewable liquid fuels

Labour urged to keep promises made to oil heated households in Northumberland

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

Council tax support for most vulnerable in county to remain at 92%

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

EF100 survey results

A double-edged sword – how the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill and budge...

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions has sparked a legal challenge 🔥

Alex Nelson

North Northumberland WASPI women at Westminster.

WASPI women warn 'lessons not learned' after Budget compensation snub

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Labour accused of 'declaring war' on countryside over 'family farm tax'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Secretary of State for Science Peter Kyle visit Accord Healthcare in Newcastle. Photo: Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury.

Chancellor defends decision to axe A1 dualling project

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

A1: Decades of delay as Labour scrap 'unaffordable' dualling project

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

The A1 near Burgham Park.

A1 dualling scheme scrapped by Government

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

The A1 near Burgham Park.

Future of long-awaited plan to dual the A1 hangs in the balance ahead of budget

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: lessons for the new gover...

Cllr Scott Dickinson, right, at the Energy Central Learning Hub.

Labour opposition leader backs 'fantastic' new learning facility

Coun Mark Swinburn, who represents the Cramlington Village ward.

Fears increase in housing targets could worsen problems with unfinished estates

Gillian Sayburn, partner at Begbies Traynor in the North East

Record number of North East businesses pushed to the brink of financial collapse

Jamie Driscoll speaking at a rally in Morpeth. Picture by Hazel Plater.

Former North of Tyne Mayor challenges MP to debate on first 100 days in office

The former Labour Mayor of the now-defunct North of Tyne Combined Authority has challenged one of Northumberland’s new Labour MPs to a debate on the party’s first 100 days in Government.

James Robinson

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

David Smith MP with Lillian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads.

MP presses case for 'vital' dualling of the A1

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Alan Campbell MP.

Alan Campbell MP: World Mental Health Day

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Mary Glindon is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend.

Mary Glindon MP: Breaking the class ceiling in schools.

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

Joe Morris, MP for Hexham. Photo: Andy Commins/Reach PLC.

Full list of gifts taken by North East MPs – including music and sport tickets

Alan Campbell MP.

Alan Campbell MP: Party Conference season

Kim McGuinness, the mayor of the North East. Photo: NCJ Media.

Mayor warns Labour 'will have failed' if ex-coal mining towns continue to suffer

Artist impression of the previously planned 'Gigaplant' electric vehicle battery plant at Cambois, by Britishvolt. Source: Britishvolt

Councillor remains hopeful of renewed gigafactory plan

Coun Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland County Council Labour Group.

Labour criticises comments made by county council leader on housing

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

Government warned of 'huge desire' from public to see A1 dualled

Top councillors have warned that there is a ‘huge desire’ among Northumberland residents for the Government to press ahead with long-awaited plans to dual the A1.

James Robinson

Alan Campbell MP.

Alan Campbell MP: Ten year plan for the NHS

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Winter fuel payments cut branded 'crass' and 'terrible' by Tory councillors

For Sale sign outside of a terraced house in the UK. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Huge increase in county's housing targets branded "ridiculous idea"

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

Fears over A1 dualling as Tories claim region will be 'left behind' under Labour

Elizabeth Potsey protesting against the Labour government's decision to cut winter fuel payments.

Alnwick woman protests at cut to winter fuel payment

Ian Lavery, Labour MP for Blyth and Ashington. Photo: Andy Commins/Reach PLC.

Labour MP refuses to back winter fuel payment plans

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, at South Shields bus and Metro interchange. Photo: NECA.

What Labour's 'bus revolution' means for North East services

Mary Glindon is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend.

Mary Glindon MP: Stub out the outside smoking ban

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Government decision on Ofsted ratings labelled 'a backwards step' by councillor

Coun Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member for children's services.

Foster carers in county set to receive cash boost after review

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