Mayor of the North East

Taskforce launched to tackle child poverty

Flyover closure hits local businesses hard

Mayor delays Metro fare rise over service quality

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Mayor argues case for takeover of train company

Mayor pledges funds to speed up flyover safety work

Region's bus fares to be capped at £2.50

Mayor outlines plans to tackle child poverty

Chancellor confirms £25m for landmark film studios

Labour urged to stick to spending promises

Region warned of backlash in plan to boost tourism

Mayor to announce plans to tackle child poverty

Mayor recommits to Metro extension plan

Mayor plans to tackle child poverty

Events cancelled and university closed over unrest

Nissan-led skills centre given £9.7m funding

Ben Houchen says new mayors 'redress power imbalance'

Car firm plans multimillion-pound training hub

Mayor 'pressing ahead' on public control of buses

North East mayors 'deserve London-style powers'

North East mayors react to election results

Adult learning funding cuts postponed

Step forward for 'transformational' film studio plan