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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