Andy Burnham

Water is in the headlines.

Council welcomes Government moves for more local say on water

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister hails the 'vital' role that local journalism plays

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, alongside MP Kate Osborne, meeting Paul Benstead, whose great-grandfather Charles took part in the Jarrow march.

Kate Osborne MP: Jarrow marchers believed they deserved a better future - I am d...

Bus passengers could be issued with the fines for playing music.

Nexus backs move to issue £100 fines for 'loudcasting' on buses

Emma Lewell, South Shields MP.

MP calls for no ‘crude cuts’ when reducing welfare spending

Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the start of the Great North Run 2026.

Prime Minister celebrates finishing the Great North Run 2026

South Shields runners react to taking on the Great North Run 2026

Kate Osborne, the Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East.

Jarrow MP urges residents to share their thoughts on high streets

Jarrow MP backs PM’s plans to crackdown on vape and betting shops

The government is building a National Care Service to address the flawed and inequitable adult social care services.

Emma Lewell MP: Government accelerates its three-year review into social care

Paul Butler, chief executive of the North East Automotive Alliance.

Automotive boss backs PM’s plans to tackle youth unemployment

Count Binface of the Count Binface Party

Talking bins, nursery rows and a popularity test for Reform UK

Price Bailey have released their new report

Ad Feature British businesses trust Parliament more than MPs do

Paul Mackings, Leader of South Tyneside Council.

Council leader backs call for devolution on asylum seeker housing

Emma Lewell, South Shields MP.

South Shields MP looks ahead to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister
South Shields’ MP has expressed her excitement ahead of Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister.
Ryan Smith

Members of the Hillsborough Law Now campaign speaking after the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, cleared the House of Commons. Photo by Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Kate Osborne MP: Hillsborough Campaign victory means generations can count on gr...

MPs reveal who they are backing for the country’s next Prime Minister

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall. Can you spot Kate Osborne?

What does Andy Burnham's selfie tell us about our own Jarrow MP?

Jarrow MP backs former Manchester Mayor to be Prime Minister

Future Olympics could be held in the North of England

'We're lagging behind': Northern leaders demand £400m rail investment

Steve Rotheram.

We want a tourist tax in Liverpool, Manchester & the North East

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Breaking Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

The train operator will not have its contract renewed due to “months of continuous cancellations”, the transport secretary said

Breaking Train operator to be brought under government control

A new devolution deal for the North East could pave the way for a major overhaul of bus services.

Plea for new mayor to end 'downward spiral' of bus services

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Passenger groups call for bus fares cap in Tyne and Wear
Campaigners have called for a new cap on bus fares in the North East.
Daniel Holland

A Go North East bus

North East travel chiefs hopeful of bus overhaul following Manchester ruling

Billions to be handed to metro mayors to deliver public transport overhaul to En...

We may soon be able to go on holiday again, but vaccines could play a role in how free we are to travel.

GPs can give out covid vaccine records if needed for holidays, says Minister

Matt Hancock has announced the results of the latest Covid tier review - here's ...

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds, pictured after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak gave a statement to MPs in the House of Commons on economic measures for the second national lockdown in England, has raised concerns about what plans will be in place after the restrictions end. Picture: PA.

Labour's calls not to let England return to pre-lockdown 'shambles'

This is when Boris Johnson will face Keir Starmer at PMQs today

‘This is no way to run the country’ - Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's im...

These are the cities facing ‘very high’ Tier 3 Covid-19 alert restrictions as ca...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Northern leaders call for more Government support

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has said it is "too soon" for regional variations of lockdown measures.

'Too soon’ to vary lockdown rules by region, says Minister

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Picture c/o Danny Lawson/PA Wire

'Too soon for the North?' - Boris Johnson warned of damaging 'national unity' i...

Bury FC

Police open fraud investigation linked to Bury's demise

Chloe and Liam were devoted to each other.

Second Chloe and Liam Together Forever charity ball raises almost £30,000

Chloe and Liam were devoted to each other.

Chloe and Liam legacy lives on

Tributes left in St Ann's Square, Manchester, in the days after the bombing. Picture by Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Ariana Grande shares heartfelt message one year on from Manchester Arena bombing

An armed police officer stands on the course during today's Great Run races in Manchester.

Armed police guard course as spectators and crowds defy terrorists at Great Manc...

An image taken during the Battle of Orgreave .

Miners' union bosses slam Govenment decision on Orgreave inquiry

The Stone Roses. Picture by PA.

The Stone Roses release new single All For One - listen to it here

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