Newcastle council leader Nick Forbes among those pitching for Chinese investment in the north today with George Osborne. 1/2

Newcastle's Science Central among the northern investment opportunities George Osborne is looking to sell to the Chinese today. 2/2

We need more powers to tackle the growing menace of legal highs - read more here chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

Looking forward to our State of the City event later today, where Julia Unwin will speak on social justice in times of austerity. 1/2

2/2 Panel also includes Michelle Percy of Clouston PLC, Louise Hunter of Northumbrian Water and Rozita Leetham, Youth Council. Can't wait!

After 2 years in the planning, the first of the Newcastle-based matches is almost upon us. Can't wait! #RWC2015

Looking forward to speaking at RWC Leadership Conf this morning, alongside James Kerr, Sir Ian McGeechan and Jayne-Anne Gadhia #RWC2015

At the Newcastle leadership conference setting out how the city built its way out of the downturn.

Atmosphere building already for tonight's match. If you don't have a ticket, why not try the Fanzone ? #RWC2015 x.com/newcastlecc/st…

Here's everything you need to know for the final #RWC2015 games in Newcastle chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats…

Warm welcome to #TGA fans. Hope you enjoy your stay! #RWC2015

Should be a great match this evening! #RWC2015 #Newcastle #NZL #TGA x.com/newcastlecc/st…

3000 fans enjoying #RWC2015NCL fanzone already. Come along and enjoy the big match atmosphere! #SCO v #SAM

"Nick Forbes: Scots and Samoans alike, welcome to Newcastle for today's #RWC2015 match. Hope you enjoy our amazing city!"

Great news for Newcastle! #GoDigitalWiFi x.com/godigitalncl/s…

Officers at Kingsgate Building Barras Bridge until 5.30pm. Pop in and tell us your views on our city centre plans. ow.ly/TFP7s

My letter to PM today asking to meet the No 10 Policy Unit ow.ly/d/3Zro and the letter I sent him in 2012 ow.ly/d/3Zrw

Signing Newcastle's book of condolence #solidarity with Paris ow.ly/i/evxQJ

My letter to the Mayor of Nancy, Newcastle's twin city, following the attacks in Paris ow.ly/d/413S ow.ly/i/eB184

Delighted with our place in this year's Stonewall Index! x.com/newcastlecc/st…