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RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers Chelsie Sewell

The hospitality sector welcomed the plans to extend some outdoor regulations. Picture: Mark Case/Getty Images.

Plans to extend some outdoor regulations for hospitality industry By The Newsroom

New homes scheme figures

Dozens in South Tyneside cash in on house buying scheme Federica Bedendo

The NHS virus alert app

More than 1,500 "pinged" by virus phone app Federica Bedendo

More new homes being built

More new homes being built in South Tyneside Federica Bedendo

Andrew Lloyd-Webber says he will will risk arrest so his theatres can open 'come... Carly Roberts

Westoe Travel owners Graeme and Joan Brett

Travel firm hits out at Boris Johnson over holiday industry 'shut down'

Dame Irene Hays, owner of Hays Travel.

Dame Irene Hays' dismay over removal of Portugal from 'green' travel list Kevin Clark

What time is Matt Hancock speaking today? When health secretary will respond to ... Iain Leggat

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17 (Photo by Darren Staples/Getty Images)

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17 Carly Roberts

People are being urged to head to quieter spots as these two did in their local park on the first day of the easing of England's lockdown restrictions allowing six people to mix outdoors. Picture date: Monday March 29, 2021.

People urged to avoid ‘crowded places' as people after lockdown eased Ryan Smith

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images.

Shops can open for longer as part of business boost Debra Fox

Robert Jenrick was appearing on BBC Breakfast (Photo: BBC)

Charlie Stayt tells minister on BBC Breakfast: 'Your flag is just a little bit s... Group Reporter

The UK’s Covid vaccination supply is set to see a reduction next month due to a reported delay in the delivery of millions of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses from India (Photo: Getty Images)

UK expected to see ‘significant reduction’ in Covid vaccine supply in April - he... Helen Johnson

The pavement licence makes it easier and cheaper for hospitality venues to serve people outdoors (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pavement licences for pubs, restaurants and cafes in England to be extended for ... Helen Johnson

The current ban on bailiff evictions in England will now be extended until the end of March 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bailiff eviction ban in England extended until end of March - what it means for ...

A health worker prepares to administer the Covid-19 vaccine

£23million for councils to tackle false information about covid vaccine By Gavin Cordon, PA Whitehall Editor

Rough sleepers in England will not be left unhoused during lockdown after new fu... Rhona Shennan

England’s leasehold system is changing to benefit leaseholders - the new rules e... Helen Johnson

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani... Claire Schofield

Tier 4 lockdown may be extended to more parts of England from Boxing Day - what ... Claire Schofield

Christmas bubbles expected to go ahead - but the four nations may take differing... Claire Schofield

A scotch egg could count as a ‘substantial meal’ at the pub - the rules explaine... Claire Schofield

This is the exact time national lockdown ends on 2 December - and what happens n... Matt Brooks

Rumours are circulating about government plans for Christmas - here’s when it co... Helen Johnson

A look back at day one of lockdown 2 with new restrictions and closures in King Street, South Shields. The Government will decide on the next steps out of the restrictions next week.

This is when a decision will be made about restrictions after lockdown 2 Fiona Thompson

Indoor socialising could still be banned after lockdown ends in England Ethan Shone

Pubs and restaurants will be able to continue to offer takeaway services until March 2022 without the need to apply for extra permissions under a move by the Government.

Automatic takeaway permission for pubs and restaurants extended Fiona Thompson

Virus measures have slowed new houses building in South Tyneside

Virus measures hit new home numbers in South Tyneside Katie Williams

High street shops will be allowed to open for 24 hours in December and January -...

These are England’s second national lockdown rules at a glance Ethan Shone

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Getty Images.

What a 'circuit-breaker' could mean for England Debra Fox

Home Secretary Priti Patel. Photo by PA.

National lockdown not ruled out says Priti Patel Fiona Thompson

Emergency coronavirus funding: here's how much cash councils will get this winte... Harriet Clugston

Britain's Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

'Explosive' two-line email over Tier 3 sent to North East leaders from Governmen...

Councillor Iain Malcolm, the leader of South Tyneside Council

Extra £2million to help South Tyneside through pandemic Chris Binding

Parking firms make bid to bring back clamping Matt Allan

The minimum share required to buy a home under Shared Ownership has been lowered (Photo: Shutterstock)

The rules around Shared Ownership are changing - here's what it means for buyers Sarah Wilson

Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst affected areas could be forced to close (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s when Boris Johnson is expected to tighten restrictions in the North of En... Claire Schofield

Stricter measures are set to be put in place to stop the spread of the virus, including the possible closure of pubs and bars (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tighter restrictions are expected for parts of England next week - the plans exp... Helen Johnson

Matt Hancock is expected to announce new restrictions in the North East (Getty Images)

North East coronavirus restrictions explained Finlay Greig

Further lockdown restrictions could be in place across the North East from Friday.

Further lockdown restrictions to be imposed across North East Dominic Scurr

The ban has been extended until 20 September (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has extended the eviction ban by four weeks - what it means if yo... Claire Schofield

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that a raft of new changes to the current planning system in England will make it easier to build new houses (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new planning rules being introduced to make it easier to build hou... Helen Johnson

South Tyneside projects win share of £900m Ross Robertson

Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick. Photo credit : Pippa Fowles/Crown Copyright/10 Downing Street/PA Wire

Minister speaks out on pubs and school re-openings By The Newsroom

The new laws will come into effect in September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new l... Claire Schofield

South Shields Town Hall

'Substantial' extra cash needed after Covid-19 James Harrison

European-style dining may become more common in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what dining out at a UK restaurant could be like when they reopen Sarah Wilson

People in England who were shielding can now leave their homes as lockdown eases... Alex Nelson