-
1 week ago | 
bbc.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
'I look every day for a job but there is nothing'David MacmillanBBCAlfie is searching for a part time job in SunderlandTowns and cities in north-east England are among the hardest places for young people to find work or training, according to a recent report. Middlesbrough was ranked fifth from bottom on the , while Newcastle, Sunderland and County Durham were also among the toughest places for young people to start a career.
-
1 month ago | 
bbc.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
Campaigners call for better paternity leaveDavid MacmillanPolitical Reporter, BBC Radio TeesBBCScott Luke lost more than £1,000 taking leave to care for his daughterDads and charity leaders in the north-east of England have backed a campaign calling on the government to improve paternity leave. New fathers currently get up to two weeks consecutive statutory leave, paid at £187.18 a week, or 90% of their average weekly earnings.
-
2 months ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Gemma Sherlock |David MacMillan |David Macmillan
Image source, David Macmillan / BBCImage caption, People gathered to raise concerns over possible health and environmental impactsBBC News, North East and CumbriaPolitical reporter, BBC Radio TeesDemonstrators gathered outside a council meeting to protest against plans for a waste incinerator. Campaigners claimed the Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF), which would be built at Teesworks in Grangetown, Redcar, was "unfair and dangerous".
-
Feb 16, 2025 | 
bbc.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
Treasury MPs meet market traders amid cash planDavid MacmillanBBCThe government is considering whether to make it compulsory for businesses to accept cashMarket traders received a visit from a government group considering plans to make it mandatory for businesses to accept cash payments. MPs from the Treasury Select Committee went to Darlington's Victorian Covered Market to speak to traders about the potential pitfalls and benefits of the move.
-
Oct 28, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
David Macmillan - BBC Tees Political ReporterOctober 28, 2024 at 2:10 AM·1 min readDigital businesses in Teesside are showing "exciting" levels of growth, according to academics and company bosses. Chloe Clover, head of Middlesbrough video production firm Wander Films, also said the digital sector in the former industrial heartland had an "ambition to grow" further.
-
Oct 13, 2024 | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
Parks in deprived areas are most at risk [BBC]There are fear councils in north-east England will be among those hit hardest by cuts to funding for parks and green spaces. A survey by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) found 85% of members expect budgets to be reduced by at least 5%, with some believing it could be as much as 15%. With grant cuts and rising care costs putting a huge pressure on other services, parks in deprived areas are most at risk.
-
Sep 30, 2024 | 
aol.com | Luke Jarmyn |David MacMillan |David Macmillan
September 30, 2024 at 11:18 AMThe county council wants to tackle begging and anti-social behaviour in Durham city centre [BBC]A civil rights group has claimed anti-social behaviour banning orders brought in by some local authorities are "criminalising" those living in poverty. The charity Liberty said public space protection orders (PSPO) introduced to tackle drinking on the street and begging were not dealing with wider social issues.
-
Jul 30, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
David Macmillan - Political correspondent, BBC Radio TeesJuly 30, 2024 at 1:46 PM·3 min readThe Tees Valley Mayor has said the arrival of north-east England and North Yorkshire mayors will redress a power imbalance with the North West of England. Ben Houchen was re-elected in May and was the only Conservative to win a mayoral role.
-
Jul 9, 2024 | 
bbc.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
New MPs excited for first day in new jobBy David Macmillan, Political correspondent, BBC Radio TeesBBCNew MPs Alan Strickland, Lola McEvoy and Sam Rushworth headed to London for their first day Following last week's General Election which saw Labour seize all but one of the seats in north-east England, the BBC joined some of the new MPs heading to London for their first day in the new job. First day at work, first problem for the new MP for Darlington to deal with.
-
Jun 18, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | David MacMillan |David Macmillan
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
