The European Commission will today present a draft EU budget topping €1.7 trillion for 2028‑34, kicking off up to two years of unanimous negotiations among the 27 member states.

Thirty electric buses built by Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Yutong are set to join the fleet in Białystok, a city in northeastern Poland.

Transformative plans for the future of Sunderland’s landmark Museum and Winter Gardens will go before councillors for decision next week.

Plans for a new council housing development on Wearside supporting homeless people have been submitted to city development chiefs.