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Kim McGuinness is at a lecturn addressing a room of people. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a navy jacket.

Mayor outlines plans to tackle child poverty

Kim McGuinness also announces the £1 public transport youth fare cap will be extended.

An artist's impression of how the Crown Works Studios will look. The buildings stand on the banks of the River Wear. A circular building stands on the left while a large red building stand on the right.

Chancellor confirms £25m for landmark film studios

It is estimated Crown Works Studios in Sunderland will create 8,000 jobs.

Niall Innes is speaking from the red and blue Politics North studio. He has short blonde hair and is wearing a blue suit.

Labour urged to stick to spending promises

Projects in the north-east of England and Cumbria have been put under review by the new government.

A group of people in suits and dresses standing in a cathedral in front on banners with tourism slogans on.

Region warned of backlash in plan to boost tourism

North East leaders want to double the number of tourists visiting the area by 2034.

A child wearing a pair of brown shoes which are falling apart

Mayor to announce plans to tackle child poverty

Kim McGuinness says tackling child poverty is her administration's "number one priority".

Kim McGuinness sitting in front of a microphone in the BBC Radio Newcastle studio

Mayor recommits to Metro extension plan

Kim McGuinness dips into local funds as the government reviews transport schemes nationally.

Kim McGuinness, who is blonde and wearing a Barbour jacket, standing on a field

Mayor plans to tackle child poverty

Kim McGuinness is considering free school meals and a childcare grant to help children.

Mounted police officers outside the Sunderland Empire Theatre on 2 August during the riots

Events cancelled and university closed over unrest

Businesses are closing to keep people safe as more protesters gather in north-east England.

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness standing with a crowd of workers from Nissan. Nissan cars are on either side of the crowd.

Nissan-led skills centre given £9.7m funding

MADE NE aims to create a new generation of workers in the electric vehicle and battery sectors.