North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use.
Mayor Kim McGuinness says she wants those firms responsible for the spill to foot the clean-up bill.
Politicians and sporting heroes discuss how a northern Olympic bid could be developed.
A Labour mayor and the Reform-led council agree something "needs to be done" about Gateshead Quays.
AI told Gateshead Council the plan was "not value for money", the council's deputy leader says.
A number of Labour MP's in north-east England call for the prime minister to step down.
The North East mayor is using her powers and funding to begin redeveloping Durham's Aykley Heads.
Plans for new film studios on the River Wear are hugely reduced as private funding evaporates.
The North East Combined Authority is to consider a £104m package to kickstart work on the projects.
