The Latest Breaking News from North of Tyne

North of Tyne mayor's 'good work pledge' signs up 65th employer

The scheme accredits companies that have made a range of commitments to provide 'good jobs'

Birmingham Post · Sep 27, 2022

North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll calls for nationalisation amid surging energy prices

Energy bills are set to rise by more than 80 per cent in October.

Chronicle Live · Aug 26, 2022

Training scheme aims to boost green industry skills in North East

North of Tyne Combined Authority and North East LEP are working with New College Durham on green 'skills bootcamps'

Birmingham Post · Aug 11, 2022

More than 40,000 people enjoy finale of North of Tyne, Under the Stars in Newcastle city centre

The inaugural free festival culminated with six spectacular installations in Newcastle city centre, after events had taken place across the region in February and March

Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2022

Nick Forbes 'nearly resigned' over arts funding cut clash with Sting, Mark Knopfler and Bryan Ferry

The council leader has looked back on a "low point" that saw him accused of exaggerating the scale of budget cuts needed in Newcastle to further his own career

Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2022

Digital Minister predicts 13,000 new tech jobs in North East by 2025

Comments from Chris Philp come at launch of North of Tyne Combined Authority event

Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2022

Left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll on Labour's general election chances and Keir Starmer's leadership

The North of Tyne mayor says his party must still 'establish in people’s minds that we know what we are doing'

Chronicle Live · Feb 20, 2022

North East must 'leapfrog' other parts of England after being left behind in devolution race

North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll says he wants the region to go beyond the superior powers and funding already given to places like Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire

Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2022

A new North East mayor – who could it be, what would they do, and why do we need one?

Talks are set to commence over a new devolution deal that would reunite councils either side of the Tyne

Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2022

'Huge confidence' that devolution deal to create North East mayor will finally happen

Talks had previously collapsed amid a bitter political divide back in 2016, but there is now real hope that councils either side of the Tyne will be reunited

Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2022