North East

Bradford & Keighley

Nominations open for NPH Ethnic Minority Powerlist 2026 celebrating impact across the North

Nominations have officially opened for the NPH Ethnic Minority Powerlist 2026, as organisers call on communities across the North of England to recognise individuals...
Education

Sir Keir Starmer visits North East as Government makes push to boost region’s school exam results

Sir Keir Starmer visits the North East school on Thursday, 26 February, after the Government unveiled a new push to boost education standards across...
North East

North East is to get a £15m transport boost

The North East mayor has announced almost £15 million worth of funding to upgrade hundreds of bus stops, carry out a major revamp of...
North East

Council tax hike for North East households as 9% police precept uplift approved

Councillors have approved a hike of more than 9% for the policing portion of council tax bills in two North East counties. Households across Northumberland...
Community

Food Poverty Crisis: Nearly one in four North East households struggling to afford basic nutrition

Almost one in four households in the North East are unable to afford adequate food, with serious consequences for both physical and mental health,...
Gateshead

Metrocentre testing hub praised as ‘best of the NHS’ and way to reduce healthcare staff burnout

A cutting-edge testing hub at the Metrocentre has been praised for showing the “best of the NHS”. Health minister Karin Smyth visited the Community Diagnostic...
North East

£2.50 Fare Cap or Fare Hike in Disguise? Metro Passengers React to Tyne and Wear Plans

Plans to introduce a new ticket price cap on the Tyne and Wear Metro have prompted a mixed reaction from passengers and campaigners, amid...
Business & Finance

Asian Standard’s Most Influential List – North East 2025

Each year, with the support of our readers and communities, Asian Standard curates its Most Influential List to recognise British Asians who are shaping...
North East

Leamside Line pledge signed as Government promises ‘clear and unwavering commitment’

A deal committing the Government to help reopen a mothballed North East railway line has been signed on Thursday, 22 January. North East mayor Kim...
North East

Houchen sticking with Tories amidst Reform speculation

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has nailed his colours to the mast amidst speculation that he is considering a defection to Reform UK. The...
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