Protests over council cuts
The latest on protests against cuts to libraries, respite care centres and other services in Newcastle - and council budget plans around the North East.
Further council cuts planned in Durham
Durham Council has a planned budget reduction of 190 million pounds.
More than 90 million pounds has already been saved in Durham, but further cuts will have to be made in order to meet its proposed targets.
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