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Labour to propose ‘offshore skills passport’ as Ian Murray visits north east

A LABOUR government would create an “offshore skills passport” to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables, Ian Murray has…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney under pressure from climate groups to block new gas power station

Climate campaigners have urged First Minister John Swinney to reject “disastrous” proposals for a gas-burning power station in the north east.

The National (Scotland)

Durham ‘100 per cent committed’ to bringing Hundred franchise to north east

The Chester-le-Street county are currently affiliated to the Yorkshire-based Northern Superchargers.

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Sarah Hunter ‘so excited’ by prospect of Rugby World Cup launching in Sunderland

The England transitional coach is keen to inspire a new generation of players from the North East.

The Independent UK

Manchester United travel plans disrupted by bad weather as Erik ten Hag's side are forced to make alternative arrangements for Premier League trip to Newcastle

The Red Devils had been due to fly to the North East for Saturday evening's game, but their service was cancelled due to snow

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Starmer warns King’s Speech will be ‘manifesto for stagnation’

The Labour leader will call for a ‘big build’ to kick-start the economy during a visit to the North East.

The Independent UK

Indian Americans celebrate Diwali by providing 'Jaipur Foot' prostheses to differently-abled in North East

Hundreds of differently-abled people from the North East will soon be provided free Indian-made prostheses, 'Jaipur Foot', according to the officials of Jaipur Foot US (JFU) chapter.

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North East faces worst of extreme weather due to climate change, warn scientists

THE North East is expected to suffer the most extreme change in weather in Scotland as a result of the warming planet.

The National (Scotland)

Scots told to expect more heavy rain after weather warning extended

The latest Scottish Flood Forecast said ‘significant flooding impacts’ are likely in the north east on Friday and Saturday.

The Independent UK

HS2 alternative plans watered down or dropped a day after being announced

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said Network North was a ‘back of a fag packet’ plan.

The Independent UK

Government U-turn on HS2 alternatives less than 24 hours after announcement

Line in North East and Bristol transport ‘revolution’ dropped from plans as doubts emerge over Euston extension

The Independent UK

Riding on plantation boom, rubber nurseries start moving to North East

Gone are the days when rubber growers from far away destinations descended on the Central Travancore townships in search of quality planting materials. Strung by a sharp drop in the demand for rubber saplings locally, the famed rubber nurseries of Kerala have started moving to the North East.

The Hindu

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.

The Independent UK

'About damn time': SNP react to carbon capture announcement

THE Government has been told it is “about damn time” it invested in carbon capture in Scotland as new plans were unveiled for green projects in…

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Britain loses 6,000 storefronts in five years

The highest vacancy rates were in the North East and the Midlands, followed by Wales and Scotland, according to the BRC-LDC Vacancy Monitor.

The Hindu

H.D. Deve Gowda expresses concern over Manipur

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on July 21 tweeted to express concern over the violence in Manipur and said that he “would like to play a role in bringing peace to the North East.”

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Tyne Bridge restoration finally set to start in September – but major road disruption on hold until 2024

The much-needed repaint and structural repairs on the rusting bridge could last for up to four years, after it emerged that the North East icon is in a worse state than had been feared

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'Eye-watering' inequality in UK hitting the North East, new report says

Report by the Fabian Society said that levelling up is needed for all parts of the country

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Northumbria Healthcare NHS trust bucks national trend to pay some bank staff bonuses

Some bank staff at the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust will receive a lump sum bonus payment as part of the pay deal agreed in May - but that's not the case elsewhere in the North East

Chronicle Live

North East unemployment falls to record low for second month running

The region now has lower unemployment than regions including London and the South East

Chronicle Live

List of all roadworks and road closures due to take place in the North East this week July 10-16

We have rounded up all the road work taking place in our region during the week from Monday, July 10, to Sunday, July 16

Daily Mirror

Noel Gallagher and Melanie C confirmed headliners for north east festival's 10th anniversary

Hardwick Festival is to mark it's 10th anniversary by bringing a selection of the biggest names in music - including Noel Gallagher and Melanie C - to the North East

Chronicle Live

Met Office weather warning issued for thunderstorms and heavy showers in the North East

A yellow warning for thunderstorms in parts of the UK, including Tyneside, Northumberland and County Durham has been issued by the Met Office

Birmingham Post

10 questions for John McCabe of the North East England Chamber of Commerce

The boss of the regional business membership organisation answers our questions

Birmingham Post

OpSec to become publicly listed company in the US

The specialist in intellectual property protection employs about 150 people in the North East

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