Northumbria University News! Friday, 26 January, 2024 Northumbria University's Innovations: Shaping a Brighter Future for Our Local Area I'm thrilled to share some exciting updates from Northumbria University, and it's all about innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on our community! First, let me introduce you to two incredible projects that are set to reshape our region's future: The North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST)... Local News
Derwent Valley Car Club 9th November 2023 Fantastic to visit the Derwent Valley Car Club in Blackhill. They are a community-based car club that offers pay-as-you-go electric car hire by the day or by... Local News
Northern Powergrid Meeting 6th November 2023 I was keen to touch base with Northern Powergrid ahead of this winter and spoke to them last week after several constituents got in touch with localised ongoing... Local News
Nuclear Test Veterans finally receive their medals! 5th November 2023 Almost two years ago, David Oliver got in touch with my office. Widowed and advancing in his years he wanted me to join the campaign for the veterans of Britain... Westminster News
Good news - Speeding in Fir Tree 2nd November 2023 There is one issue that people mention to me in every single town and village in North West Durham: speeding. It is both dangerous and anti-social, and a huge... Local News
Inquiry starts into historic abuse of young men and boys at Medomsley Detention Centre 1st November 2023 The Lord Chancellor has just commissioned the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman to conduct an independent, special investigation into Medomsley Detention Centre... Westminster News
Go North East Strikes - Latest 31st October 2023 As I've said before, I want UNITE and Go North East to get round the table to sort this situation out. There could be more talks between them or the could go... Local News
Flooding in Lanchester 30th October 2023 Flooding in Lanchester ** It's been horrible to see that Lanchester has been hit so badly by flooding again. Longstanding residents will be aware of the... Local News
Local Sweet Treats! 29th October 2023 Great to swing by Sweetharts Bakery and Coffee Shop in Blackhill on Friday. They have some of the freshest bread and finest sweet and savoury treats in all of... Local News
Local Poppy Appeal Launch 28th October 2023 I am proud to support the poppy appeal 2023, launching the local effort by laying a wreath with Vera ‘Mrs Poppy’ Parnaby and the fantastic cadets from 1409... Local News