1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (501+ words) US President Donald Trump’s remarks in support of Irish unity reflect the “broad north American sentiment”, former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said. Mr Adams welcomed Mr Trump’s remarks but stated that Irish premier Micheál Martin had “put himself…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (613+ words) US President Donald Trump has doubled down on comments in support of Irish unity, stating it was “one of the naturals of all time”. Speaking on the second day of his trip to Ireland, Mr Trump also dismissed the diplomatic…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (829+ words) Concerns have been raised about North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’s plans for major bus reform across the region. The North East Strategic Mayoral Authority is currently consulting on a proposed bus franchising scheme that would bring services back under public…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (574+ words) The Conservative administration at Northumberland County Council has put itself on a collision course with the North East Mayor over plans to introduce a tourist tax across the region. Kim McGuinness is among the regional mayors who will be allowed…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (406+ words) The future of a beloved outdoor swimming pool in Northumberland is set to be secured for decades to come after plans were approved for much-needed upgrades. Haltwhistle Swimming Pool attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year, but is becoming…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (582+ words) Nigel Farage has called for full face coverings to be banned in public “once and for all” after masked protesters gathered for anti-migrant demonstrations over the weekend. The Reform UK leader labelled face coverings a “menace” and made clear he…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (422+ words) The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) says it cannot support Gianni Infantino being re-elected as FIFA president, citing the Folarin Balogun case in which it remains involved. United States striker Balogun was cleared to play in a World Cup last-16 match…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (336+ words) The leader of Northumberland County Council’s Reform UK group has branded claims he attended a Tommy Robinson rally in London as “lies”. Coun Rick Baker, who represents the Cowpen ward in Blyth, retorted that he was driving a bus in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (394+ words) Vulnerable residents in Northumberland look set to see the cost of the council’s telecare service hiked by around £2 per week. The service uses personal alarms and monitoring equipment to help older and disabled people life safely and independently at home....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (586+ words) A popular Northumberland park has been blighted by caravans, campervans and tents pitching up and camping against regulations. The problem has been a significant issue at Tyne Green in Hexham throughout the summer. The town’s mayor, Coun Derek Kennedy, said…...