Tag: Ian Mearns
4 months ago
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Tyne Bridge restoration: MPs write to Rishi Sunak demanding 'urgent' release of £41m funding

11 MPs have written to the Prime Minister, calling on him to ensure that more than £40m of promised cash for the Tyne...

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over 1 year ago
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Gateshead MP renews call for action on funding 'crisis' putting leisure centres at risk of closure

Ian Mearns has called for a new debate in Parliament on the future of struggling leisure services

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over 1 year ago
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MPs warn of 'untold long-term consequences' if Gateshead leisure centres are shut down

Ian Mearns and Liz Twist are backing calls for the Government to protect at-risk leisure centres from closure

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over 1 year ago
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Gateshead unites in rallying cry to save 'absolutely vital' leisure centres from threat of closure

The Government is being urged to step in with critical funding that would allow cash-strapped local council chiefs to...

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over 3 years ago
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The Tier 2 areas with higher Covid-19 rates than parts of the North East

Exclusive ChronicleLive analysis reveals many of the regions given more freedom than the North East, but with a highe...

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over 3 years ago
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Covid-19 hospital patients to be discharged into Gateshead care home's top floor

Aspen Court's top floor would be isolated, while management insist strict safety measures - approved by a watchdog - ...

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over 3 years ago
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North East MPs welcome Government U-turn on free school meals

Politicians from the region congratulated England footballer Marcus Rashford on his campaign for the measure - but so...

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over 4 years ago
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Candidates clash over campaigning after London Bridge attack

Labour candidate and former MP Ian Mearns slammed Tories campaigning for Jane Macbean for canvassing but they accused...

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over 5 years ago
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Extra class for teachers who refuse to let students fall behind

Teachers say children who may miss meals over the holidays or fall behind on their learning can be left at a disadvan...

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over 8 years ago
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Pavel Srnicek dies: Toon fans pay tribute to a Geordie legend who they took to their hearts

Newcastle United fans mourn the loss of the ex-Toon goalie who has died nine days after suffering a heart attack in t...

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over 8 years ago
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Pavel Srnicek: Newcastle United fans and ex-team mates join prayers for adopted Geordie

Football world unites to send best wishes to former Magpie goalie who suffered heart attack days after returning home...

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