Browse JAMES ROBINSON Local democracy reporter

Title	Type	Date	Words
Financial argument for dualling put forward.		Nov 7, 2026	865
PS27m upgrade planned for town's sewage works.		Oct 17, 2026	490
Port boss 'disappointed' by relief road cash snub.		Oct 17, 2026	723
Anger at snub for relief road scheme.		Oct 13, 2026	561
Anger over snub for town relief road plans.		Oct 10, 2026	913
Boost for Labour as it takes two Reform seats.		Oct 3, 2026	560
Labour beats Reform to regain two seats.		Oct 3, 2026	213
Fire chief positive in spite of report. There was already green shoots of improvement ... but maybe not progressed enough Keith Carruthers.		Oct 1, 2026	455
Planning decisions 'to stay in region'.		Sep 26, 2026	562
Another near miss as driver turns wrong way.		Sep 26, 2026	492
Driver's blunder shows dangers of A1's junctions. Motorist turns the wrong way.		Sep 26, 2026	181
Upgrade agreed for dangerous junction on A1.		Sep 19, 2026	538
Call for public inquiry into hospital build delay.		Sep 18, 2026	430
Crackdown on drinking in public proposed.		Sep 18, 2026	366
Plans for reform on the buses worry councillors.		Sep 12, 2026	611
Millions to be spent on inspecting solar panels.		Sep 9, 2026	409
PS3m to be spent on checks after solar panel fires. 81 schools will be inspected.		Sep 9, 2026	157
'Positive' feel at supported school.		Sep 5, 2026	421
PM's answer gives new hope toA1 campaigners.		Sep 3, 2026	821
Shocking footage shows car stuck at junction on A1.		Aug 7, 2026	203
Fears Renters Act may see landlords change to AirBnBs.		Aug 5, 2026	463
Council fears tax returns will suffer with changes.		Aug 3, 2026	613
Finance chief pushes back over debt worry.		Aug 1, 2026	432
Leader: I don't want all this tragedy to be in vain.		Jul 28, 2026	673
Keep smartphones out of our schools, urges councillor.		Jul 7, 2026	404
Schools in county see a dramatic fall in reserves.		Jul 6, 2026	456
'I tried and failed to get A1 dualled, but that doesn't mean we can't keep trying'.		Jul 4, 2026	787
Council's senior roles pay higher than the average.		Jun 30, 2026	379
MP calls for A1 dualling after latest crash death.		Jun 29, 2026	974
Sixth A1 fatality in a month sparks new dualling call.		Jun 24, 2026	729
Fears planning reforms will take power away from our local councillors.		Jun 22, 2026	800
'Economic timebomb' is coming to North East.		Jun 15, 2026	902
Council delivers balanced budget.		Jun 15, 2026	382
You haven't lost plans to dual the A1, have you? Council wants documents.		Jun 15, 2026	165
Council is 'not giving up' on A1 dualling.		Jun 15, 2026	461
Streeting in bid to win back farmers' support.		May 30, 2026	518
Funding of PS1.3m for sports centre.		May 26, 2026	350
Labour's leaders rue warnings that were not heeded.		May 22, 2026	937
Key role for Driscoll as Greens get ready for a new era.		May 22, 2026	750
Rivals say divisions in Reform ranks laid bare.		May 8, 2026	564
Concerns over youths plaguing popular park.		May 5, 2026	715
Plans for 2,000-job site up for approval.		May 1, 2026	154
Review pointed to 'culture of fear' at county fire service. Leading officers were said to operate in a way that created "exclusion rather than inclusion" and that they sought "conformity" and reacted "negatively to any and all challenge".		Apr 6, 2026	376
Change to council tax support is 'devastating'.		Apr 4, 2026	642
Funding pulled from non-profit community body.		Mar 16, 2026	527
Soaring cost of heating oil highlighted.		Mar 14, 2026	454
Uncompleted roads 'frustrating' council officer.		Mar 3, 2026	540
Drivers on A1 'taking their lives in their hands'.		Feb 26, 2026	618
Councillors block plans for new children's home.		Jan 26, 2026	634
Line arrives early at big milestone for passenger trips.		Jan 24, 2026	783
Scheme adopted despite claim that it's 'too generous'.		Jan 21, 2026	663
Breaking ground is close for huge data centre site.		Dec 27, 2025	203
Calls to support businesses hit by road closure.		Dec 24, 2025	377
Councillor claims she was 'cut off' in debate.		Nov 22, 2025	313
MP calls for rethink on farming inheritance tax.		Nov 6, 2025	313
Plea for action over A1 junction.		Oct 30, 2025	554
Fire chief leaves service after earlier suspension.		Oct 28, 2025	376
Banking hubs sorely needed.		Oct 24, 2025	345
Councillor kicked out after online posts about PM.		Oct 22, 2025	358
Council's lawyer set to refer members to police.		Sep 27, 2025	518
Fury as expenses for surgeries will no longer be paid.		Sep 22, 2025	809
Shambles! Mayor blasts pigeon excuse for failure to finish work on time.		Sep 20, 2025	635
A new base for a renowned artist - or a lorry depot? Council's plans could hit Gormley's ambitions.		Aug 30, 2025	151
Prioritising depot over Gormley's bold plans 'would be insanity'. Shock at county council's stance.		Aug 30, 2025	1053
Village's banking hub goes same way as bank.		Aug 29, 2025	486
Dualling of A1 is 'destined to stay just a pipedream'.		Aug 16, 2025	541
Warnings after drivers stranded on causeway.		Aug 13, 2025	866
Town Moor to host Euro 2028 fan zone. ...and St James' Park will stage five matches.		Jul 29, 2025	173
Ministry staff told to stop work on A1 plan.		Jul 15, 2025	762
Town 'hole' fears as search for site operator goes on.		Jul 5, 2025	429
Tories and Labour attack Reform UK over motion.		Jul 5, 2025	1032
Fresh delay until line's last two stations open.		Jul 5, 2025	469
Next step for new PS10bn data centre.		Jul 4, 2025	382
Motorists facing crackdown over parking in town.		Jun 30, 2025	543
Hundreds of residents against housing plans.		Jun 26, 2025	609
'Unreliable' and 'inaccessible' bus services slammed.		May 28, 2025	421
High risk alert as wildfire takes days to extinguish.		May 17, 2025	471
Calls for North to be given fair deal on infrastructure.		Apr 15, 2025	845
Parties' plans for affordable new homes in focus.		Apr 12, 2025	679
Labour slams decision to raise council tax by 2.9%.		Apr 9, 2025	665
Development company debt restructure agreed.		Mar 28, 2025	678
Project to build school sports hall under way.		Mar 25, 2025	378
Hot meals finally available for pupils.		Mar 15, 2025	296
Planning reforms 'a slap in the face', says leader.		Mar 14, 2025	392
Prudhoe pupils set to be taught in Washington.		Mar 14, 2025	363
Breakfast clubs to 'put PS450 back in parents' pockets'.		Mar 8, 2025	687
Plea for support to get pupils back into classes.		Feb 28, 2025	502
Exam adjustments for school closure pupils 'unlikely'.		Feb 27, 2025	440
Plans revealed for next stage of seafront project.		Feb 27, 2025	357
Move to slash housing waiting list called 'cruel'.		Feb 8, 2025	718
Regeneration is a 'step in the right direction'.		Feb 8, 2025	595
MP asks where is the support for us?		Feb 7, 2025	168
Yet another career goal hit for football star Lucy.		Jan 18, 2025	363
A1 dualling would have cost PS500m. Government pulled plug on 'poor value for money' project.		Jan 14, 2025	188
'Dedicated' staff hailed for snowfall response.		Jan 8, 2025	574
Row over 'lack of progress'.		Dec 21, 2024	474
Seven towns to be boosted by deal and share of PS3m.		Dec 2, 2024	378
A historic day as MPs pass assisted dying Bill.		Nov 30, 2024	1014
Villagers in plea for new speed limit.		Nov 21, 2024	395
Homes plan for site of old school.		Nov 20, 2024	400