HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• North Shields binman in court accused of causing serious injury by careless driving in Northumberland READ
• North East mayor 'unapologetically ambitious' amid questions over £8.7bn transport wishlist READ
• Labour ministers urged to honour £73 million transport cash commitment to County Durham READ
• Northumberland County Council's cabinet agree £500,000 in further funding for Blyth's new cultural venue READ
• Speed cameras in Northumbria Police area set to be updated with new tech READ