Mayor of the North East1 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 202630 Dec 2025Region's tourist tax could be £2 per nightThe North East Mayor hopes to raise £20m in the first year of the levy's introduction.30 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Ex-Labour mayor joins Green PartyThe ex-North of Tyne Mayor describes politics as "a mess", but Labour calls him as a "liability".17 Dec 202512 Dec 2025New 'creative zone' launched with £600K fundThe fund aims to attract investment in creative industries and housing initiatives in Sunderland. 12 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Cycling and walking plans rated as funds releasedActive Travel England rates projects and plans as funds are awarded to regional authorities.11 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Recording studio plans given approval The Grade II listed Coronation Buildings will house recording, podcasting and editing facilities.26 Nov 20255 Nov 2025People may be stranded by bus changes, mayor warnsKim McGuinness calls Arriva's X22 route proposals "an unfair choice between two poor options".5 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Junk food adverts banned on Metro trainsAdverts for certain foods and drinks are being banned across the network's trains and 60 stations.30 Oct 202522 Aug 2025Mayor still confident in delayed arena plansWork on the new Gateshead arena, The Sage, was meant to start in 2023.22 Aug 2025...
