North East
Swinney urged to rule out ‘North East tax’ in SNP manifesto
The Scottish Tories claim documents show the SNP considered increasing business rates and a windfall tax in 2022-23.
Labour’s McGuinness sees off independent to win North East mayoral election
Second-placed Jamie Driscoll had quit Labour after he was barred from standing as the party’s candidate in the North East.
Jamie Driscoll says some liken quitting Labour to ‘leaving abusive relationship’
The left-wing North of Tyne Mayor mayor has lashed out as his former party, which described his comments as ‘offensive’.
Some schools in England may have to close amid falling pupil numbers – report
Schools could lose more than £1 billion in funding by 2030 because of falling pupil rolls, according to the Education Policy Institute think tank.
Government minister accused of avoiding engagement with steelworkers
Industry minister Alan Mak has visited four steel plants this week, saying the Government is backing the sector.
Gap in top GCSE grades between London and North East widens
The regional disparities in results have sparked concerns among social mobility experts and leaders in the North of England.
‘Growing disparity’ between most and least advantaged A-level students
The attainment gap for the top grades between the north and south of England continues to be larger than it was before the pandemic, figures show.
Triathletes fall ill after swimming competition off Wearside coast
At least 57 triathletes fell ill with sickness and diarrhoea following the World Triathlon Championship series in Sunderland, health officials said.
Ant and Dec bringing teen drama Byker Grove back to TV
The show helped launch the careers of celebrities including award-winning presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
Disadvantaged high attainers achieve ‘one GCSE grade lower’ than affluent peers
The social mobility of the next generation is “under threat” unless intervention takes place, the Sutton Trust report warns.