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Cross-border bridge readied for upgrade

Care homes refuse council contracts

Straw draw denies Tories control

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'Straw draw' decides council election seat. Video, 00:00:19'Straw draw' decides council election seat

Council and mayoral voting under way

Developer pulls out of housing scheme

Government to rule on council build plan

Residents lose fight over 2,000 houses

North East to get elected mayors

Scotland-England bridge set for upgrade

Alnwick Garden's £8.5m loan put on hold

Strapped council's £8.5m loan criticised

Asbestos fly-tipped 'in every corner'

New town cycle path to 'improve safety'

Flooded village gets further defences

Tall Ships 'boost economy by £13.5m'

North East councils tackle empty homes