South Tyneside Council

Over 1,600 people had registered their interest for the unofficial event which would have seen runners complete the final stretch as the Great North Run route.

The GMB union has called off all further strike mandates, officially putting to end the nine-month dispute and disruption.

The GMB union is balloting workers on continuous industrial action over claims of 'trade union victimisation' against its members, which the council denies.