A new report that identifies ways to help councils manage high concentrations of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) was published by Housing and Planning Minister Caroline Flint today.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Ofwat today announced that the number of consumers successfully applying for special assistance from their water companies has increased 16% in the last year.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A19 Fisher Lane to Tyne Tunnel, Newcastle upon Tyne Slight delays are expected on the A19 between Fisher Lane and Tyne Tunnel. There will be carriageway closures north and southbound from 9pm and 6am. The works ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

North East firms urged to explore delights of doing business in Turkey    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is updating part of its national award-winning campaign Arrive Alive.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is updating part of its national award-winning campaign Arrive Alive.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is updating part of its national award-winning campaign Arrive Alive.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Ruth Kelly, Transport Secretary, today announced £25 million to provide new and improved bus services across England. This will better connect local communities with vital services - like hospitals, business... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that he was impressed with how local agencies and community groups were responding to the floods but stressed he will monitor the situation over the coming weeks to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that he was impressed with how local agencies and community groups were responding to the floods but stressed he will monitor the situation over the coming weeks to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that he was impressed with how local agencies and community groups were responding to the floods but stressed he will monitor the situation over the coming weeks to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that he was impressed with how local agencies and community groups were responding to the floods but stressed he will monitor the situation over the coming weeks to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that he was impressed with how local agencies and community groups were responding to the floods but stressed he will monitor the situation over the coming weeks to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that he was impressed with how local agencies and community groups were responding to the floods but stressed he will monitor the situation over the coming weeks to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that he was impressed with how local agencies and community groups were responding to the floods but stressed he will monitor the situation over the coming weeks to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) continued to deliver a severe warning to motoring fraudsters at Croydon Crown Court yesterday.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

UK Trade & Investment publishes new report on Tomorrow's Markets    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A Wearside firm specialising in providing training and analytical services for the brewing industry is toasting its success overseas following support from UK Trade & Investment's Virtual Export Manager (... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A19 Silverlink Interchange, Newcastle upon Tyne Slight delays are expected overnight on the A19 at the Silverlink interchange for traffic light work. There will be various lane closures, slip road closures and speed... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A continuing clampdown on fraudsters by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) saw another driving test impersonator appear at Ipswich Crown Court today. He was joined in the dock by ten bogus candidates who had paid... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning companies which use electro-magnetic cranes that they must ensure the safety of their employees working near them after an incident on Teesside which left a man with... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Aspiring young footballers from North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Carlisle are being given the opportunity to take their ball skills to new heights at an upcoming RAF Football and Development Clinic... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Newcastle Company Fined After Pleading Guilty To Breaching Health And Safety Regulations    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

New steps were announced this week as part of a nationwide drive to put more power into the hands of local people. This comes ahead of legislation later this year to "put communities in control".  ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

New steps were announced this week as part of a nationwide drive to put more power into the hands of local people. This comes ahead of legislation later this year to "put communities in control".  ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Local efforts to tackle chewing gum litter are receiving a boost from the Chewing Gum Action Group.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Eleven North East local authority areas are being offered a share of £56.5 million to tackle youth crime, the Government announced today.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

- As Old As The Industry, As Modern As The Hour Berwick Gymnasium Art Gallery, 20 Sept - 31 Oct 2008 -    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today called on motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, highway authorities and road organisations who are keen to have a say in how our streets will look in the future, to take part... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

North East firms urged to look east for international success    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced a delay of six months to the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test, originally scheduled for September 29, 2008.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey has met with insurance industry leaders to hear how they are dealing with insurance claims following this weekend's floods.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A major new initiative to help give the chance of a job to more people who have experienced homelessness is being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A19 Silverlink Interchange, Newcastle upon Tyne    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Two lads, aged 15 and 16 from Healing and Harborough near Immingham are currently recovering this evening after they were seen trying to float from Saxby Bridge to Horkstow Bridge on the river Ancholme south of ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today welcomed the swift action by One NorthEast to support businesses in the region hit by the weekend's floods.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A new qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), will be launched today for all professional bus and coach drivers.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Local Authorities across England have one week left to take up the Government's free swimming offer.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

43 expressions of interest signed in just one day    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers they must ensure all relevant employees are aware of the location of asbestos in the workplace after a school caretaker was exposed to hazardous dust. &... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning the waste industry to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries caused by reversing waste and recycling collection vehicles. The warning follows... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A19 Silverlink Interchange, Newcastle upon Tyne Slight delays are expected overnight on the A19 at the Silverlink interchange for traffic light work. There will be various lane closures, slip road closures and speed... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Drivers in the North East are being advised to take extra care on the roads during heavy rain and to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Landowners in the Castle Morpeth area have topped the 50,000 hectares mark in the registration of their land.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Government's groundbreaking Grassroots Grants scheme declared itself open for business today and called on small local voluntary and community groups across the North East to come forward and get their hands... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Football and other sports play a positive role in diverting substance misusers away from alcohol, drugs and crime, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said today when he launched the Darlington Sports Initiative. &... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Businesses across the North East can find out how international trade adds up to success at the latest meeting of the North East International Networking Club (INC).    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Coastguards and Lifeboats from Seahouses recovered two people from the water near Beadnell Harbour in Northumberland this evening after cries for help were reported to Humber Coastguard.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

- Heritage Open Days, 11 - 14 September 2008 - www.heritageopendays.org.uk    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

- Heritage Open Days, 11 - 14 September 2008 - www.heritageopendays.org.uk    Read more Comment (0), Email this.