Sting says governments have neglected the North East for decades

Sting criticizes governments for neglecting North East England in an interview with the BBC, citing decades of disregard and child poverty statistics in the region. The Grammy-winning artist, who grew up in Newcastle, announces a donation to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead and emphasizes the importance of supporting cultural experiences for children. The donation kickstarts plans to fundraise for a £10m Endowment Fund to ensure the Baltic's community work can thrive.