One of the Labour leaders who has negotiated the £4.2bn deal with the Government says it is "not levelling up", but i...
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Henri Murison, director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, says the ambitious package would "build a better futu...
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There is renewed optimism for a new deal that could bring together Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, ...
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A council leader has warned that the chances of a huge series of improvements going ahead have become "infinitesimall...
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Local leaders want the government to pay for a 'world-leading' virtual reality experience to mark the World Heritage ...
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North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll claimed on Tuesday that a deal was now 'on the table', but council chiefs south of...
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Local leaders gave their backing on Tuesday afternoon to the massive wish list, which comprises almost 300 schemes su...
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North of Tyne Combined Authority chiefs have asked for £1.1bn of government cash in a new ‘levelling up’ devolution p...
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North East transport chiefs say they are hoping for a commitment of funding from the government this autumn to finali...
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In a letter seen by the Chronicle, a Tory minister targets pushes for talks by September 24 over mending a divide bet...
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The government has made clear that powers over rail and bus services will only be handed over if councils either side...
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While local transport leaders say the Tyne Tunnel is in a better position to recover from the pandemic than public tr...
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Nexus finds extra £3.4m savings just weeks after the organisation's finances were labelled "unsustainable"
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Jamie Driscoll has been told that he will only be given new transport powers if councils south of the Tyne reverse br...
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The iconic landmark's long overdue facelift is one of four North East projects that Transport for the North wants the...
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But a planned price hike at the tunnel has been delayed by a month
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The region’s leaders pledged new cash to make their ambitious wish list a reality
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Almost £2.4m has been raked in since 2011 from motorists who do not have the exact change at the Tyne Tunnel
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Plans to build a temporary depot facility on a former landfill site in Wallsend Road have been approved
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The fee for cars and light goods vehicles will rise to £1.80, while HGV drivers will pay £3.60
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Drivers could soon be able to use the Tyne Tunnel and pay for it online later
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North East one of 10 regions announced by PM Theresa May to be in the running for a share of £840m in cash to boost t...
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The upcoming formation of the North of the Tyne Combined Authority has been condemned
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The North East Combined Authority has warned that too few members are attending meetings to take legitimate votes
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Councils involved say a referendum would be too expensive, and is not needed because a consultation has been carried out
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The North of Tyne combined authority will have its own elected mayor and a raft of new powers
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The North East Combined Authority could agree to split to allow a new North of the Tyne group to be created
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Here's what's currently happening at six of the disused sites you might have spotted around the area
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The cabinets of all three councils had to agree to withdraw from the existing North East Combined Authority, which in...
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NECA body of local councils says significant investment is needed to tackle growing problems on road network
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Department of Transport also invites proposals to tackle region's most dangerous roads - find out where they are
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Regional thinktank Policy North has again condemned local council who couldn't secure a devolution deal as neighbours...
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More people used the Tyne and Wear Metro in 2015 than have since 2011, but the year also saw delays, and criticism of...
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Commuters give speedy response to news that Tyne and Wear Metro is continuing to miss its punctuality targets
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