Tyne Tees Economy

The report claims that despite Government pledges, the North remains far behind the South with 3.5million people in the North living in poverty despite working.

Durham Cathedral among nearly 140 heritage organisations to benefit from share of £15.5 million in the latest round of award.

Newcastle and Gateshead councils have said they are now in desperate need of government cash to renovate the bridge in time for its centenary in 2028.