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Alex Oleary

The Northern Echo

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Ben Houchen on AI, data centres and how ex-SSI site could become next Silicon Valley

Teesside might be worlds away from the headquarters of Apple and Tesla - but Mayor Ben Houchen thinks the former Redcar steelworks could be the UK’s...

15.10.2025 50

The Northern Echo

Alex Oleary

Ben Houchen on losing 'community anchor' SSI and avoiding a repeat of history

“It was like the HBO series Chernobyl. Everybody had been told to get up off the seat and leave, and you still had cups and jackets on the back of...

14.10.2025 9

The Northern Echo

Alex Oleary

Mayor Ben Houchen argues Reform is 'singing to a tune' of public concerns

Ben Houchen has argued Reform is “singing to a tune” of public concerns - but still thinks there is “a lot to play for” before another...

30.08.2025 40

The Northern Echo

Alex Oleary