Mayor of North Tyneside

Seven candidates are vying for the top political job in the borough in the 2025 election.

Councillor Karen Clark is to stand in next year's election after beating two rivals nominees.

Other topics covered in the BBC debate included housing and supporting high streets.

A day after quitting Labour, Jamie Driscoll confirms he will stand in the North East mayor election.

North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll was barred from longlist of Labour candidates for the new role.

Critics hit out after left-leaning Jamie Driscoll is barred from running for an expanded role.

Whitley Bay was recently named the best place to live in the North East.

Labour figures call for a general election while Conservatives highlight the need for unity.