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Lib Dem women’s group claims party has banned promotion of event over trans views. (Photo: Getty Images)

Lib Dem women’s group banned from promoting event over trans views

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Michael Gove on his recent visit to the North East.

Devo deal under fire

Jeff Reid, new chairman of Advance Northumberland

Advance Northumberland appoints former council leader as new chairman

Cllr Jeff Reid.

Ex-council leader slams successor over budget consultation

A North East devolution deal is edging closer to becoming a reality.

Latest progress for enlarged North East devolution deal

Liz Truss will be able to claim up to £115,000 per year of taxpayers money after resigning as Prime Minister

Liz Truss can claim up to £115,000 per year of taxpayers money

Deputy council leader Richard Wearmouth.

Council leaders hit back over claims they kept financial shortfall a secret

Derek Kennedy, Scott Dickinson and Jeff Reid.

Opposition groups on county council unaware of £17m financial black hole

MP Ian Levy.

Town council sparks fury by spending £15,000 of public money on mayoral chains

County Hall in Morpeth

Northumberland residents hit in the pocket as council tax rises voted through
Council tax is set to rise by more than 4% for Northumberland residents after authority politicians approved next year’s budget.

No reason has been given for why Nick Oliver is no longer in charge of the key Northumberland committee.

Councillor booted from committee job

Labour group leader Scott Dickinson.

New Labour group leader says 'petty politics' annoys voters

Kelly Angus, Northumberland's returning officer announces one of the results.

The swings and roundabouts of election night

The leaked plans suggests an overhaul for NHS England (Photo: Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

A leaked document suggests an overhaul for NHS England - here’s what it says