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Politically puzzled AT the same time as you highlighted a report on the dismally poor, and still declining, quality of life indicators in Redcar and Cleveland (D&S Times, May 7), we are hearing of significant gains for the Conservatives in the recent elections. I am puzzled why after 11 years of Conservative government and several years of having Tory MPs and a Tory mayor, people in this region are still flocking to the Conservatives at the ballot box. Andrew Welford, Scaling, Saltburn. T...

Newton Aycliffe election: Promises to ‘get back to basics’ after Labour stumbles and turnout soars Newton Aycliffe now has only two Labour Durham County councillors after Lib Dems and an Independent took seats in the local elections Get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information wil...

Durham County Council leader Simon Henig has retained his seat A HUNG council could be on the cards at Durham County Council. Labour’s century-long hold on the authority looked vulnerable after the first day of counting, as they won 35 of the 80 seats declared yesterday. Counting will conclude today but Labour would have to have a phenomenal set of results to secure the 64 needed to stay in overall control, though no other party is in a position to take a majority. Liberal Democrat Co...

Local elections 2021: What can be done about Newton Aycliffe town centre? Shoppers are keen to know ahead of the Durham County Council elections on May 6 Get the latest County Durham news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank ...