Mayor of the North East1 day agoWearside stories you may have missed this weekTyne and Wear Metro trains resume under a dangerous flyover and Beamish Museum opens its archive.1 day agoEngland3 days agoMayor argues case for takeover of train companyLabour's Kim McGuinness believes regional elected mayors could improve Northern's performance.3 days agoEngland23 Dec 2024Mayor pledges funds to speed up flyover safety workMayor Kim McGuinness says the region cannot wait for government funding to fix a transport crisis.23 Dec 2024England11 Dec 2024Region's bus fares to be capped at £2.50From January, fares in parts of the North East will be capped at 50p cheaper than the national rate.11 Dec 2024England18 Nov 2024Mayor outlines plans to tackle child povertyKim McGuinness also announces the £1 public transport youth fare cap will be extended.18 Nov 2024England30 Oct 2024Chancellor confirms £25m for landmark film studiosIt is estimated Crown Works Studios in Sunderland will create 8,000 jobs.30 Oct 2024Wear22 Sep 2024Labour urged to stick to spending promisesProjects in the north-east of England and Cumbria have been put under review by the new government.22 Sep 2024England10 Sep 2024Region warned of backlash in plan to boost tourismNorth East leaders want to double the number of tourists visiting the area by 2034.10 Sep 2024Tyne25 Aug 2024Mayor to announce plans to tackle child poverty Kim McGuinness says tackling child poverty is her administration's "number one priority". 25 Aug 2024England
