Mayor of the North East11 Jun 2026Mayor holds 'constructive' talks over arena plansA Labour mayor and the Reform-led council agree something "needs to be done" about Gateshead Quays.11 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Mayor slams Reform-led council's AI arena reviewAI told Gateshead Council the plan was "not value for money", the council's deputy leader says.2 Jun 202611 May 2026North East 'voted in sorrow rather than anger'A number of Labour MP's in north-east England call for the prime minister to step down.11 May 202617 Mar 2026Mayoral powers used to redevelop county hall siteThe North East mayor is using her powers and funding to begin redeveloping Durham's Aykley Heads.17 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Initial film studio plans were 'absolutely crazy'Plans for new film studios on the River Wear are hugely reduced as private funding evaporates.10 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Mayor steps in with arena and film studio fundsThe North East Combined Authority is to consider a £104m package to kickstart work on the projects.9 Mar 202628 Jan 2026Fears Metro fare cap could worsen cash problemsCritics worry that changing Tyne and Wear Metro fares could financially impact its operator Nexus.28 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Short Metro fares rise as longer journeys cappedNew prices for Pop Card users include a £5 cap daily cap, but paper and season tickets rise.27 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Pledge of £1m investment ahead of Big WeekendNorth East mayor Kim McGuinness says the event is expected to generate £3.5m for local businesses. 1 Jan 2026...
