内容摘要：There are signs of a new approach. The provincial government, run by the Democratic Alliance (DA) is building a “better living” model on state land close to the city’s jobs and services.

There are signs of a new approach. The provincial government, run by the Democratic Alliance (DA) is building a “better living” model on state land close to the city’s jobs and services.

A spokesperson said: "It is our intention for our morning Alnmouth to Newcastle service, currently departing at 08:10, to continue from December 2025 onwards."The service has been described by Dennis Fancett, chair of SENRUG, as "vital for commuters and those going to college".

Shipping lawyer Mark Church, who uses the 08:10 several times a week, said: "The train has always been incredibly busy; up to 100 people get on at Alnmouth every day."It was just nonsensical for that train to be withdrawn, so it looks like common sense has prevailed in that CrossCountry seem keen to continue running it."The sooner it's resolved the better because if you're going to college in Newcastle next year you want to know if you're going to be able to get there."

A Network Rail spokesperson said: "The published December 2025 timetables are draft and we work collaboratively with all train operators and the wider rail industry to ensure timetable changes, which take place twice a year, provide the best and most reliable possible service for passengers."In this instance, Network Rail will work with CrossCountry so the morning Alnmouth to Newcastle service continues from December 2025."

Two hospitals treating minor injuries are due to be upgraded to urgent treatment centres in a bid to cut waiting times and slash lengthy trips.

The changes at Berwick Infirmary and Alnwick Infirmary in Northumberland will begin on 1 April.The DoH accepts there is more to be done.

"Through our Plan for Change, we are transforming the NHS, training thousands more midwives and have set an explicit target to close the Black and Asian maternal mortality gap," it said.Ms Clarke said: "The campaign is not over and I am very unhappy that they have not adopted all of our recommendations".

A rural farm shop and cafe in a West Yorkshire village has been given permission to operate after years of haggling with planning chiefs.The Joyful Deli in Addingham, Ilkley, had previously been refused consent by Bradford Council following a dispute over highways issues.