The closure of the Iceland car park in central Consett after hours has been unfair and highly disruptive to many of you, who have received parking charges. The car park is essential to Consett’s economy, both in the day and at night.
“Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities disagree’s with the inspector’s recommendation. He has decided to dismiss the appeal and refuse permission.”
With almost 10 FA cups between Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC , countless other trophies (and hopefully a Champions league win next season ), the North East has a rich footballing heritage.
DBS checks are essential step for employers to check the criminal record of someone applying for a role. This is particularly important for certain jobs, for example in schools or a hospital.
It was a great honour to be able to attend Trooping The Colour today and especially nice to be able to catch up with GDSM Nicholas Robinson, a Consett lad who a few years ago was named a a ‘young hero’ by Durham Constabulary, who is serving in the Scot’s Guards.
At 33 million nationwide we now have record numbers of people in work. The employment rate has also increased, meaning there are more long-term economically inactive into work.
Vaping can be a really positive way to get people to cut down smoking. However, the marketing and the illegal sales of vapes to children is completely unacceptable. There are massive health issues caused by children vaping, many of which scarily remain unknown.
If you have worked hard all your life, you deserve a comfortable retirement. We pay into our State Pension when we are working so that it will provide a solid base for retirement.
