Daniel Holland
@danhollandnews.bsky.social
Local Democracy Reporter in the North East for ChronicleLive, BBC, and others.
I go to council meetings so you don't have to.
Email: daniel.holland@reachplc.com
I go to council meetings so you don't have to.
Email: daniel.holland@reachplc.com
Some shiny new images here showing how a major regeneration of Newcastle's Forth Yards could look - including a new bridge over the Tyne!
Would make a huge change from that enormous patch of derelict land next to the arena.
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Would make a huge change from that enormous patch of derelict land next to the arena.
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New bridge between Newcastle and Gateshead could be built in Forth Yards vision
Eye-catching images showing a new pedestrian crossing next to the Redheugh Bridge have been unveiled, as council bosses seek the public's views on major plans for the Forth Yards
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November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Some shiny new images here showing how a major regeneration of Newcastle's Forth Yards could look - including a new bridge over the Tyne!
Would make a huge change from that enormous patch of derelict land next to the arena.
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Would make a huge change from that enormous patch of derelict land next to the arena.
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Today is a year since the horrific explosion in Benwell that killed seven-year-old Archie York, who will now have a new nature trail created in his memory.
I spoke to Archie's mum, Katherine, about honouring her beloved son's joyful spirit.
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I spoke to Archie's mum, Katherine, about honouring her beloved son's joyful spirit.
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Seven-year-old killed in Benwell explosion to be honoured with lasting tribute
A new nature trail will be created at the Parish Ponds in Woolsington to remember Archie York, who was killed in the devastating blast that destroyed his family home in Violet Close last year
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October 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today is a year since the horrific explosion in Benwell that killed seven-year-old Archie York, who will now have a new nature trail created in his memory.
I spoke to Archie's mum, Katherine, about honouring her beloved son's joyful spirit.
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I spoke to Archie's mum, Katherine, about honouring her beloved son's joyful spirit.
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An NHS appeals body has ruled that new pharmacies can open in Heaton and Kenton, after regional health bosses previously rejected applications despite a spate of closures
New pharmacies coming to Newcastle areas hit by closures and 'two-hour queues'
New pharmacies coming to Newcastle areas hit by closures and 'two-hour queues'
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September 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
An NHS appeals body has ruled that new pharmacies can open in Heaton and Kenton, after regional health bosses previously rejected applications despite a spate of closures
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged 'full backing' to Sunderland's Crown Works Studios.
Speaking to me this afternoon, the PM said Govt would do 'everything we can' to help secure new investment for the £450m project after it main backer pulled out.
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Speaking to me this afternoon, the PM said Govt would do 'everything we can' to help secure new investment for the £450m project after it main backer pulled out.
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Sir Keir Starmer pledges 'full backing' to Sunderland Crown Works Studios
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised support to find new investors for the Crown Works film studios in Sunderland, after its main backer pulled out of the £450m project
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August 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged 'full backing' to Sunderland's Crown Works Studios.
Speaking to me this afternoon, the PM said Govt would do 'everything we can' to help secure new investment for the £450m project after it main backer pulled out.
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Speaking to me this afternoon, the PM said Govt would do 'everything we can' to help secure new investment for the £450m project after it main backer pulled out.
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Big result for homeowners on the Byker Wall Estate.
After months of campaigning about major increases to their heating bills, refunds totalling more than £56,000 are being issued by the city council.
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After months of campaigning about major increases to their heating bills, refunds totalling more than £56,000 are being issued by the city council.
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Heating bill joy for Byker Wall residents as council issues refunds
After complaints that some Byker Wall homeowners were facing fixed heating bills of more than £200 per month, Newcastle City Council is now issuing refunds totalling more than £56,000
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July 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Big result for homeowners on the Byker Wall Estate.
After months of campaigning about major increases to their heating bills, refunds totalling more than £56,000 are being issued by the city council.
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After months of campaigning about major increases to their heating bills, refunds totalling more than £56,000 are being issued by the city council.
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Not quite as exciting as plans to extend the Metro to Washington, but this is super important...
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Metro to get 'critical' upgrade to avert potential 2030 disaster
The Department for Transport has confirmed that it will pay for a replacement of the Tyne and Wear Metro's 'safety critical' signalling system
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July 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Not quite as exciting as plans to extend the Metro to Washington, but this is super important...
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£250m worth of pothole repairs is now needed to bring Newcastle's roads and footpaths up to an acceptable standard.
For context, the Government is giving the entire North East just £21m this year to deal with the issue.
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For context, the Government is giving the entire North East just £21m this year to deal with the issue.
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Newcastle pothole backlog tops £250m as council warns of huge costs
The cost of bringing up Newcastle's roads and pavements to an acceptable standard is more than ten times the amount of Government pothole funding given to the North East this year
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July 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
£250m worth of pothole repairs is now needed to bring Newcastle's roads and footpaths up to an acceptable standard.
For context, the Government is giving the entire North East just £21m this year to deal with the issue.
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For context, the Government is giving the entire North East just £21m this year to deal with the issue.
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Really gutted to be reporting this news…
Investment firm Cain International has pulled out of the Crown Works film studios development.
Sunderland Council and NE mayor say they still ‘remain confident’ in the project and expect new funding this year.
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Investment firm Cain International has pulled out of the Crown Works film studios development.
Sunderland Council and NE mayor say they still ‘remain confident’ in the project and expect new funding this year.
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Private investor pulls out of Sunderland's £450m Crown Works film studios
Sunderland City Council and the North East mayor are looking for new funding for the flagship Crown Works film and TV production studios, after financier Cain International pulled out
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June 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Really gutted to be reporting this news…
Investment firm Cain International has pulled out of the Crown Works film studios development.
Sunderland Council and NE mayor say they still ‘remain confident’ in the project and expect new funding this year.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Investment firm Cain International has pulled out of the Crown Works film studios development.
Sunderland Council and NE mayor say they still ‘remain confident’ in the project and expect new funding this year.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Great bit of work from my colleague @oliviasheed.bsky.social uncovering cigarettes and disposable vapes being offered as prizes at the Hoppings
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Hoppings investigation finds vapes and cigarettes illegally offered as prizes
Investigations led by ChronicleLive shed light on the illegal fairground prizes on offer to kids and adults which were against strict rules
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June 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Great bit of work from my colleague @oliviasheed.bsky.social uncovering cigarettes and disposable vapes being offered as prizes at the Hoppings
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Around 250 posts are likely to be cut from the Nissan plant in Sunderland as the car making giant puts together a huge global savings programme. The company has in recent months been facing major challenges at a global level as it battles to raise billions for its survival.
Nissan to cut 250 jobs at Sunderland plant as part of global savings programme
Nissan to cut 250 jobs at Sunderland plant as part of global savings programme
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June 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Around 250 posts are likely to be cut from the Nissan plant in Sunderland as the car making giant puts together a huge global savings programme. The company has in recent months been facing major challenges at a global level as it battles to raise billions for its survival.
Spoke to Rachel Reeves in Gateshead this morning as she announced funding to fix 'run down bridges, decaying flyovers and worn out tunnels'.
She didn't have to look far to find some very obvious examples of where that cash is needed...
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She didn't have to look far to find some very obvious examples of where that cash is needed...
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Rachel Reeves in talks on Gateshead Flyover after Tyne Bridge cash pledge
Rachel Reeves was in Gateshead on Monday to celebrate the confirmation of funding to finish the Tyne Bridge's repairs, as the Treasury promises more money for the North East's run-down infrastructure
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June 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Spoke to Rachel Reeves in Gateshead this morning as she announced funding to fix 'run down bridges, decaying flyovers and worn out tunnels'.
She didn't have to look far to find some very obvious examples of where that cash is needed...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
She didn't have to look far to find some very obvious examples of where that cash is needed...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
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Striking designs showcasing an alternative future for the closed Gateshead Flyover are being put on display at Newcastle University's Farrell Centre
How the Gateshead Flyover could look as new green space if it wasn't demolished
Striking designs showcasing an alternative future for the closed Gateshead Flyover are being put on display at Newcastle University's Farrell Centre
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June 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Striking designs showcasing an alternative future for the closed Gateshead Flyover are being put on display at Newcastle University's Farrell Centre
Relieved to be sharing this news today...
After months of uncertainty, the final £6m we were promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge is now secure.
Proud of the work we've done @chroniclelive.co.uk to keep up the pressure on this.
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After months of uncertainty, the final £6m we were promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge is now secure.
Proud of the work we've done @chroniclelive.co.uk to keep up the pressure on this.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
June 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Relieved to be sharing this news today...
After months of uncertainty, the final £6m we were promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge is now secure.
Proud of the work we've done @chroniclelive.co.uk to keep up the pressure on this.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
After months of uncertainty, the final £6m we were promised for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge is now secure.
Proud of the work we've done @chroniclelive.co.uk to keep up the pressure on this.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Reposted by Daniel Holland
The remaining money needed to complete the Tyne Bridge's restoration will be drawn from a £1.85 billion transport funding pot for the North East, which was confirmed by Rachel Reeves yesterday
Tyne Bridge restoration’s missing £6m funding finally secured
Tyne Bridge restoration’s missing £6m funding finally secured
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June 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
The remaining money needed to complete the Tyne Bridge's restoration will be drawn from a £1.85 billion transport funding pot for the North East, which was confirmed by Rachel Reeves yesterday
Today's front pages on the day we're told the long-awaited extension of the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington should finally happen by 2033
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June 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Today's front pages on the day we're told the long-awaited extension of the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington should finally happen by 2033
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Rachel Reeves will today unveil a £15.6 billion package of transport upgrades outside London and the South East, paving the way for a long-awaited extension of the Metro to Washington
Metro extension to Washington 'will happen' following £1.8bn promise
Metro extension to Washington 'will happen' following £1.8bn promise
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June 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Rachel Reeves will today unveil a £15.6 billion package of transport upgrades outside London and the South East, paving the way for a long-awaited extension of the Metro to Washington
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The historic site - formerly known as Davy Roll - will close in Spring 2026 when it has fulfilled all of its current orders
170 jobs to go as Union Electric Steel in Gateshead confirms closure
The historic site - formerly known as Davy Roll - will close in Spring 2026 when it has fulfilled all of its current orders
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June 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The historic site - formerly known as Davy Roll - will close in Spring 2026 when it has fulfilled all of its current orders
Cool to see the Shields Ferry sailing all the way up to the Quayside this morning.
Just a training run, not a new boat service up the Tyne unfortunately!
Just a training run, not a new boat service up the Tyne unfortunately!
June 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Cool to see the Shields Ferry sailing all the way up to the Quayside this morning.
Just a training run, not a new boat service up the Tyne unfortunately!
Just a training run, not a new boat service up the Tyne unfortunately!
Interesting day in Leeds yesterday with mayors, Angela Rayner, and Sir Brendan Foster talking about the Great North.
Will be watching closely to see what this can deliver and if Government's warm words translate into real investment.
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Will be watching closely to see what this can deliver and if Government's warm words translate into real investment.
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May 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Interesting day in Leeds yesterday with mayors, Angela Rayner, and Sir Brendan Foster talking about the Great North.
Will be watching closely to see what this can deliver and if Government's warm words translate into real investment.
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Will be watching closely to see what this can deliver and if Government's warm words translate into real investment.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
More grim reading here, I'm afraid.
Young people in Newcastle Central and West have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new @suttontrust.bsky.social study analysing social mobility of children eligible for free school meals.
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Young people in Newcastle Central and West have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new @suttontrust.bsky.social study analysing social mobility of children eligible for free school meals.
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Newcastle young people's life chances ranked worst in England
Research from the Sutton Trust names Newcastle Central and West as the constituency where the poorest young people have the lowest life opportunities in England
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May 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
More grim reading here, I'm afraid.
Young people in Newcastle Central and West have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new @suttontrust.bsky.social study analysing social mobility of children eligible for free school meals.
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Young people in Newcastle Central and West have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new @suttontrust.bsky.social study analysing social mobility of children eligible for free school meals.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Quite used to reporting on fairly grim numbers when it comes to poverty in the North East, but this really struck me.
23% of people dying in Newcastle end their lives in poverty, says @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
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23% of people dying in Newcastle end their lives in poverty, says @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
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Almost one in four dying people in Newcastle end their lives in poverty
Marie Curie ha warned that 23% of dying people in Newcastle are in poverty and that hundreds are missing out every year on the palliative care that they need
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May 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Quite used to reporting on fairly grim numbers when it comes to poverty in the North East, but this really struck me.
23% of people dying in Newcastle end their lives in poverty, says @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
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23% of people dying in Newcastle end their lives in poverty, says @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
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BREAKING: Russia responsible for MH17 plane crash that killed two Newcastle United fans, UN aviation agency finds
Russia behind for MH17 crash that killed two NUFC fans, UN aviation agency finds
Liam Sweeney, from Killingworth and John Alder, from Gateshead, died in the MH17 disaster
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May 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
BREAKING: Russia responsible for MH17 plane crash that killed two Newcastle United fans, UN aviation agency finds
BREAKING: Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham have both been found guilty in the Sycamore Gap tree felling trial
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Sycamore Gap tree felling trial - live updates from court
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers deny damaging the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland - and are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court. Follow for updates.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
BREAKING: Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham have both been found guilty in the Sycamore Gap tree felling trial
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Thanks to everyone who has sent in questions so far, lots of good ones coming into our inbox.
We’re doing this tomorrow morning, so you’ve still got time to put questions in tonight…
We’re doing this tomorrow morning, so you’ve still got time to put questions in tonight…
This week marks a year since North East mayor @kimmcguinness.bsky.social took office.
She's popping into our office tomorrow for a Q&A, so send us your questions for her.
You can reply to me on here, email ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk, or comment on this story⬇️
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She's popping into our office tomorrow for a Q&A, so send us your questions for her.
You can reply to me on here, email ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk, or comment on this story⬇️
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Your chance to submit questions to North East mayor Kim McGuinness
We want your questions for North East mayor Kim McGuinness, ahead of a special Q&A at our Newcastle offices this Thursday to mark her first 12 months in office
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May 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Thanks to everyone who has sent in questions so far, lots of good ones coming into our inbox.
We’re doing this tomorrow morning, so you’ve still got time to put questions in tonight…
We’re doing this tomorrow morning, so you’ve still got time to put questions in tonight…