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Injured and rescued seals helped at new centrepublished at 06:03 British Summer Time 7 April

Medics at The North East Seal Triage unit say they have worked "non-stop" since opening.

James' century puts Nottinghamshire in controlpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 6 April

All-rounder Lyndon James leads the way with a superb 125 as Nottinghamshire take advantage of a benign batting surface to build a 201-run first innings lead over Durham.

Arrest as ammunition discovered at housepublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 6 April

Cleveland Police says some neighbours were asked to leave their homes as a "precaution".

National park cuts will axe rangers, bosses saypublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 6 April

Northumberland National Park says budget cuts mean the public can expect to see a fall in services.

Wearside stories you might have missedpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 6 April

A look back at some of the stories you might have missed on Wearside this week.

Man in 50s killed in shooting at housepublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 6 April

An investigation is launched after the victim was found dead in County Durham on Saturday evening.

Who is in the running to be North Tyneside mayor?published at 10:15 British Summer Time 6 April

Seven candidates are vying for the top political job in the borough in the 2025 election.

Metro Bashers find fellowship in front carriagepublished at 07:30 British Summer Time 6 April

A group of train enthusiasts on why they love to complete loops of the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Water fluoridation expansion due by 2030published at 07:26 British Summer Time 6 April

The government says the plan will provide about £200m in social benefits to the region.

Station's Stephenson statue to go on showpublished at 07:24 British Summer Time 6 April

The Grade II listed statue of Robert Stephenson will be unveiled at the Locomotion museum next week.

Police operation targets forced labour concernspublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 5 April

Officers conduct a joint investigation into forced labour concerns in Billingham and Middlesbrough.

Le Bris praises 'warrior' Humepublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 5 April

Head coach Regis Le Bris praises Trai Hume after the defender scored Sunderland's winner for the second successive game.

Mayor slams bus cuts as 'simply wrong'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 5 April

Stagecoach says it will cut some of its services on Tyneside and Wearside from 11 May.

Storm-damaged pier may reopen in Augustpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 5 April

Councillor Kevin Johnston says the pier should reopen in the summer, "weather permitting".

Government wants film studio to proceed 'at pace'published at 14:44 British Summer Time 5 April

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the development could boost the North East economy for "decades".

Podcast brings River Tyne trail's history to lifepublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 5 April

Telling Tales sees people join historians to share memories of sites along the Tyne Derwent Way.

Beach clean-up sees 70 years of waste removedpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 5 April

About 1,000 tonnes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials are taken away as part of the scheme.

'Carrick must take great credit for Boro's return to form'published at 11:58 British Summer Time 5 April

BBC Radio Five Live reporter Adam Cottier gives his assessment on Middlesbrough's return to form following their 2-0 victory at Blackburn Rovers.

Durham Cathedral dog trial made permanentpublished at 07:28 British Summer Time 5 April

Chief visitor officer Andrew Usher says the move will "encourage pilgrimage from a broad spectrum".

Sunderland - 'what a beautiful, romantic word'published at 07:26 British Summer Time 5 April

Lyricist Sir Tim Rice brings his latest tour to Sunderland, home of the football team he loves.

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