It's a slap in the face for Prescott Nov 5 2004
The rejection of the Government's elected assembly proposals is a personal blow for Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott who enthusiastically championed the cause. more
It's make your mind up time! Oct 22 2004
The great debate over an elected North-east assembly is almost over. The 1.9m voters in the region are now deciding if the North-east - England's smallest region - should become the first to have its own elected assembly. more
Where they stand Oct 22 2004
John Elliot and Ray Mallon give their views on the North East Assembly debate. more
'Assembly would want home' Oct 12 2004
A new building to house an elected North-east assembly would be inevitable, claim supporters of a "no" vote in the assembly referendum. more
Boro supremo says 'Yes' Oct 11 2004
Boro supremo Steve Gibson today threw his weight behind the "Yes" campaign for a North-east Regional Assembly. more
Clash over cost Oct 6 2004
Campaigners in the referendum on an elected North-east assembly have clashed over the cost of the proposed body. more
A big refusal Sep 24 2004
The latest "No" message has been brought to Teesside by campaigners against a North-east assembly. more
Chiefs opposed to assembly Sep 17 2004
Business leaders in the North-East have little faith in current proposals for elected regional government in the area, a opinion poll shows. more
Bob's power plea Sep 15 2004
Demands for a directly-elected North East Assembly to be given increased powers are being spearheaded by a Teesside politician. more
Referendum in the spotlight Sep 15 2004
Regional and local government will be discussed at a public meeting being held on Thursday September 23 by Sedgefield branch of the Labour Party. more
Voices of the North Sep 13 2004
Nearly 250 attended the Evening Gazette's 'Guinea Pigs or Real Devolution?' debate over a proposed regional assembly on Friday night. more
Prescott rejects charge Sep 11 2004
An elected regional assembly for the North-East was slammed as "fake devolution" at a major debate held by the Evening Gazette last night. more
They won't pull their punches Sep 10 2004
Political heavyweights will slug it out before an audience of hundreds on Teesside tonight in a debate crucial to the future of our region. more
MP backs chance to debate Sep 8 2004
Leading Liberal Democrat and North-east MP Alan Beith has welcomed the major regional assembly debate to be staged on Teesside. more
D-Day for cash Sep 8 2004
The Electoral Commission was today beginning to weigh up which North-east organisations will get state cash to fight the referendum campaign. more
Gearing up for big debate Sep 7 2004
More than 200 people are to attend the major debate in Middlesbrough on Friday about a proposed elected assembly for the North-east. more
Confused? You will be Sep 3 2004
A leaflet landing on Teesside doormats about the vote for a Regional Assembly is causing confusion among many local residents. more
