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A woman has tragically died shortly after giving birth at a property in Boldon.

Tragedy as woman dies after giving birth - newborn baby in hospital

The Chester Road-Holborn Road-Springwell Road roundabout in Sunderland

Labour respond to Lib Dem attack on 'worst roundabout in Sunderland'

Cllr Stephen O'Brien (left) and Council leader Cllr Michael Mordey.

Row erupts over council leader's trip to South of France

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier alongside HMS Prince of Wales, docked in Portsmouth Navy Base, which is to be upgraded. Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images

SHARON HODGSON MP: Spring Statement showed this Labour government’s commitment t...

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Labour is looking to train up 60,000 more brickies, sparkies, engineers and chippies to help build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.

Bridget Phillipson MP: It’s time to end snobbery around skills and not waste the...

Durham farmers outside Durham County Council

Durham Council urges government to Stop the Family Farm Tax

Neighbourhood policing is being bolstered with more officers and greater powers.

Lewis Atkinson MP: Labour’s new Crime and Police Bill is a step forward in publi...

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

Breakfast clubs are shown to improve attainment – specifically numeracy and literacy rates.

Sharon Hodgson MP: Labour’s breakfast clubs go further than ever to support chil...

The Government announced it will put 13,000 more officers, PCSOs and special constables on the beat.

Bridget Phillipson MP: People deserve to feel safer on our streets – Labour is m...

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Number of companies in Durham hits record high

Malcolm Farrow, OFTEC, is urging more people to explore a career as a heating technician

More heating apprentices needed in Sunderland as industry faces skills crisis

Evidence shows a healthy start of the school day can contribute to increased concentration as well as improve wellbeing and behaviour.

Bridget Phillipson MP: 'My mission is to break down the barriers to opportunity ...

Labour’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill legislated to create Breakfast Clubs. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Lewis Atkinson MP: Breakfast Clubs in Sunderland will leave parents better off a...

The official opening of the Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO) plant.

Sharon Hodgson MP: We are helping to create and support hundreds of jobs in the ...
Last Thursday the government announced that nearly £50million of investment from a deal between the Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO), Nissan and the UK Government has been secured for a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
Sharon Hodgson MP

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pictured last year talking with children as they attend a school breakfast club. Photo by Getty Images

Bridget Phillipson MP: Quality of teaching can make the single biggest differenc...

The Government inherited NHS waiting times of up to 18 months but is committed to get waits down to 18 weeks by 2029. Photo by Jeff Moore/PA

Lewis Atkinson MP: Investment and reform will improve social care and our NHS

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

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Careers Expert predicts the workplace trends for 2025

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

Northern Spire MD (left) with founder and Chair David Cook (right)

Northern Spire clients look to the future through Voyant software

Row over gifts accepted by Sunderland councillors

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

With Labour in government, we have the chance to build an NHS fit for the future. Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Bridget Phillipson MP: Over 14 years the Conservatives broke our NHS – but it is...

Alison Rudkin, whose son, 13-year-old Gregg McGuire, was tragically killed by reckless driver Kayn Galer in August 2022.

Awareness Week in memory of young boy tragically killed by reckless driver

Oil heated households call on the Labour government to keep a commitment made to hold a consultation on the rollout of renewable liquid fuels

Labour urged to keep promises made to oil heated households in the North East
Hundreds of rural households and heating technicians have written to their local MP calling on the Labour government to keep a commitment made to explore the use of renewable liquid fuels for home heating as an alternative to kerosene.
Sophie Saunders

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

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A double-edged sword – how the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill and budge...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the government’s key spending plans in her first Budget. Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Wire

Sharon Hodgson MP: Mineworker justice, millions for NHS and making those with th...

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Labour is engaging with the SEND community to hear views and experiences as we it sets the direction for reform.

Bridget Phillipson MP: Labour will build a system where every child is able to a...

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: lessons for the new gover...

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson delivering a speech to delegates at the recent Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Labour delivering on its promise to working people

Andrew Little, partner at Begbies Traynor in the North East

Record number of North East businesses pushed to the brink of financial collapse

Sunderland City Hall

Council facing £18million ‘funding gap’

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Karen Kilgour, the new leader of Newcastle City Council. Photo: Newcastle City Council. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Council leader calls on NUFC to stay in city centre

The NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing meeting at the Northern Stage theatre. Photo: Iain Buist/ NCJ Media. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Newcastle council leader urged to meet Saudi human rights activists

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

If the PM is going to accept donations for clothes, he ought to push the boat out. I'm thinking Elton John. (AI image created by Dall-E)

Sir Keir must channel his inner Elton John

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

The debate took place at Sunderland City Hall.

Sunderland councillors clash during winter fuel allowance debate

Sunderland City Hall

Commitment to help ‘tackle childhood poverty’ in Sunderland's communities

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