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Controversy has dogged the Government's decision to house male migrants at the former RAF base at Linton-on-Ouse

What we know so far about plans to house 1,500 asylum seekers at RAF base in region
WEEKS of controversy have followed the Government's announcement last month that an asylum centre housing up to 1,500 male migrants will be created at the former RAF base at Linton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire.

Fire crews attend a major fire at Shee recycling in Birtley, Tyne and Wear, in February this year Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

England's rise in fire deaths branded 'terrifying' as figures released for North East

Delivery drivers in Darlington held a meeting with the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain in Darlington to organise the strike and pickets happening this week. Picture: MORGAN POWELL

Darlington delivery driver says he is earning around £11 a day for almost 10 hours work

Cllr Karen Hawley. Picture: Durham County Council.

Councillors resign from party over support for Durham Council coalition

New Darlington Council leader Cllr Jonathan Dulston. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Who is Darlington's new council leader - what does he have in mind for the town?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Hilltop Honey in Newtown, Powys, Wales. Picture date: Friday May 20, 2022. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

ECHO COMMENT Has the greased piglet slipped through his opponents' hands once again?

Cllr. Hughes has left a lasting legacy in the Mayor's Parlour, following her year as Mayor of Darlington. Picture: CYNDI HUGHES

Darlington mayor's 'non-binary' bear prompts controversy and goes viral on social media

MAYOR: Jamie Driscoll

OPINION: JAMIE DRISCOLL Listen to the people of the region, not to the City traders

A demand for street harassment to be criminalised is being blocked a Government advisor has claimed (Canva)

Street harassment law to protect women being blocked, claims Government advisor

Cllr Jonathan Dulston

Recap: Darlington Council elect Jonathan Dulston as new leader

Mike Hill, Labour's former MP for Hartlepool

Former North East MP ordered to pay woman £450,000 after sexual assault

Teesside Airport’s Heathrow connection was axed earlier this month

Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Exclusive Ben Houchen and Heathrow bosses clash again over fall out from axed Teesside flight

Cllr Lorraine Hodgson

Sisters at the helm of council as new chair is selected for Richmondshire

Conservative councillor Margaret Atkinson is the new Chair of North Yorkshire County Council

New council chair says she's a 'tough cookie' as she takes the reins for a year

Heron Foods in Cockerton. Picture: AJA DODD

YOUR MONEY MATTERS What happened when we tried to go food shopping on a budget in Darlington

Peter Gibson, the Darlington MP, with Simon Clarke, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on the stage at Darlington Hippodrome. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

North East Government minister provides update on cost of living crisis response

Labour MPs in the region said people are hurting and need further action from the Government

North East Labour MPs call for emergency budget to ease pain of rising cost of living

The Labour leader is accused of breaking Covid-19 regulations last year when he was pictured enjoying a curry and beer at Durham Miners’ Hall while on the election campaign trail in support of the Hartlepool by-election. Picture: PA MEDIA.

County Durham MP angers Labour politicians after 'beergate' jibe in Commons

Tees Valley mayor says Cleveland Police need 'chucking in the bin'

Tees Valley mayor says Cleveland Police need 'chucking in the bin'

Kevin Hollinrake MP raised the Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre plans with Boris Johnson in Parliament

MP says asylum centre will 'devastate' village as he pleads with PM to stop the plan

North East Tory MPs say Government proposals on 'conversion therapy' must protect everyone

North East Tory MPs say Government proposals on 'conversion therapy' must protect everyone

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Tory MP faces huge backlash after making further allegations over Beergate

Just Eat couriers on strike in Darlington and picketing KFC on Albert Road. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

JustEat drivers begin strike action in Darlington over pay cut and 'bad' conditions

Former prime minister Sir John Major during his keynote speech at the Institute for Government, central London, on the issue of trust and standards in a democracy. Picture date: Thursday February 10, 2022

OPINION: ARUN ARORA Helping us all seek the comfort of community

Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston and Tees Valley's Ben Houchen unveiled the plans on Monday

Ambitious plan launched to revive and invest in 'mess' North East town centre

Councillor Ged Hall and Brenda Harrison

'Labour has changed' - North East town's longest serving councillor switches party

Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, right, and the Moderate Party's leader Ulf Kristersson show a rare united front as they announce their country's intention to apply for Nato membership

THE ECHO SAYS... Nato's expansion is all down to Putin's aggression

Thirsk MP Kevin Hollinrake is backing action to reverse a plan to house asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse

Tory MP wants to 'reverse' plan to house 1,500 asylum seekers at ex-RAF base

North Yorkshire County Council HQ at Northallerton

Opposition parties pledge to offer a greater challenge to ruling Conservatives

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Nigel Bryson. Picture: Northern Echo.

The County Durham police chief facing questions over Keir Starmer 'beergate' investigation

Hundreds protest in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Hundreds of protestors gather outside Durham Cathedral over controversial immigration centre

The competition is open to airlines, fuel producers, aircraft or engine manufacturers and fuel suppliers (PA)

Transport secretary promises first net-zero transatlantic flight by next year

The councillor who is the favourite to take over as Darlington Council leader

The councillor who is the favourite to take over as Darlington Council leader

A Conservative MP has claimed that there is no real need for foodbanks in the UK and that people can live off 30p a day. Pictures: AJA DODD/LEE ANDERSON.ORG

We tried to live on 30p per day after Tory MP's claims (and it didn't go very well)

Cllr Heather Scott. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

'Incredible' Heather Scott praised as she steps down as Darlington Council leader

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LISTED: The North East secondary schools previously rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted

Cllr Heather Scott, leader of Darlington Borough Council

As it happened - Heather Scott resign as leader during Darlington Council meeting

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North East breaking news, traffic and weather LIVE

Cllr Heather Scott

opinion Heather Scott's service deserves recognition - but now Darlington Tories have a huge decision

Hartlepool councillor Gordon Cranney has resigned from the Conservative party

North East councillor who assaulted woman resigns from Conservative party

Ben Houchen, Joy Allen, Kevin Nicholson and Peter Gibson have paid tribute to Heather Scott

Tributes to Heather Scott as 'Darlington's very own Iron Lady' stands down as leader

Darlington Council leader Heather Scott explains why she is standing down

Darlington Council leader Heather Scott explains why she is standing down

The previous vision for The Sands council HQ, now to be sold to Durham University. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Labour and coalition politicians have clashed again in Durham HQ row

Speaking on LBC Radio, the Prime Minister promised that people fleeing from the conflict in Ukraine wouldn't be sent to Rwanda (PA)

Boris Johnson vows Ukrainian refugees will not be sent to Rwanda

Lee Anderson has defended saying food bank users ‘cannot cook properly’ (PA)

Tory MP hits back at criticism for saying food bank users 'cannot cook properly'

Cllr Heather Scott, leader of Darlington Borough Council

Darlington Council leader Heather Scott to stand down after three years in top job

The previous vision for The Sands council HQ, now to be sold to Durham University. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Durham Council's new HQ will be split across three sites

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen remained upbeat as he waved off passengers heading on their holidays despite the recent setback

How Teesside Airport is hoping to bounce back from Heathrow cancellation with summer flights

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

THE ECHO SAYS... How will "street votes" help local views be heard in planning disputes?

Councillors Yvonne Peacock, Janet Sanderson and Caroline Goodrick

Female councillors call for better representation of women in local politics

New £49m council HQ in Durham

LETTER Durham County Council's HQ at Aykley Heads was 'always preferred location'

Known more commonly as Redhills, due to its location on Redhills Lane in Durham, the venue is currently undergoing a multi-million restoration project. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO and PA MEDIA.

Where did Starmer's 'breach' happen? The building that's hit headlines for 'beergate'

Cllr Gordon Cranney,

Future of Tory councillor 'hangs in the balance' after conviction for assaulting wife

Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

Keir Starmer's resignation wouldn't mean Prime Minister Boris Johnson would 'follow suit'