Councillor Wayne Daley is in Peter Jackson's cabinet with responsibility for Children's Services. This week he reports on three projects which will form the backbone of his department's work for the year ahead.

Theresa May's vision for the future economic partnership between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

A summer like no other for the North of England was launched yesterday with the opening of the Great Exhibition of the North on Newcastle Quayside.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Farming, George Eustice MP, visited Northumberland last week to take part in a round-table event, discussing a range of issues relating to farming and the rural economy.

Former Education Secretary Justine Greening visited Northumberland last week to talk to young people in Prudhoe and to meet employers who have signed up to the Social Mobility Pledge. 

One of the greatest challenges faced by people who are reaching their golden years is the loss of independence which has taken years to build. Reduced mobility often leaves older people struggling just to look after themselves.

Hexham MP Guy Opperman has chosen Essity Prudhoe Mill as his Hexham Constituency Responsible Business Champion 2018.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan has supported the Inaugural National Numeracy Day by calling on the Government to invest in basic skills for maths-focused learning and teacher training for early years.

An ambitious plan to create 15,000 jobs, improve broadband coverage, build 17,770 homes and re-open a railway line are set to be unveiled next month.