2 men have been jailed after they were involved with drugs and an organised crime group. The Secretary of State for Education visited the North East recently to discuss unlocking opportunities for young people in the region. £2 bus fares to continue until December 2024 in the North East.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, time for your North East News update.
00:05 Two men have been jailed after they were involved with drugs in an organised crime group.
00:10 The illegal activity was captured as part of a specialist operation which uncovered
00:14 a large-scale drug supply across the region.
00:18 The men were sentenced in Newcastle Crown Court and have been jailed for more than 15
00:22 years.
00:23 The Secretary of State for Education visited the North East recently to discuss unlocking
00:28 opportunities for young people in the region.
00:31 Gillian Keegan visited Northumbria University to hear about their degree apprenticeship
00:35 provision which supports skill growth whilst in the workplace.
00:40 And finally, the Department for Transport has announced that the £2 bus fares will
00:43 continue in the North East.
00:46 The cap was due to rise to £2.50 but it will now remain at the lower level until December
00:50 next year.
00:51 (applause)
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