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Former tower blocks to become training ground for hundreds of firefighters

20 October 2026

Ahead of their demolition, three former tower blocks will support specialist high-rise fire safety training, helping Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) prepare crews for complex emergency incidents.

As part of the final decant of Lambton, Lond...

Latest news

30 October 2026

Where you can find us in November

Our teams are always out and about in neighbourhoods, meeting customers, listening to feedback an...

19 October 2026

We have joined regional partners to shape the next generation of North East leaders

Leaders from across the North East have come together to begin the Common Purpose North East Mult...

Aerial view of Cricketers Hill development, showing newly built homes and streets within the award-winning housing scheme.

8 October 2026

Cricketers Hill named Best Affordable Housing Development at national awards

We're delighted to have won Best Affordable Housing Development at the Housing Executive Awards 2...