Lifestyle Northeast says its plans would give the Grade II listed building a "new beneficial role".

The area is one of those selected by the government in a project to boost health through neighbourhood teams.

Middlesbrough forward Kaly Sene says it was boss Rob Edwards who convinced him to sign for the club in August.

Rhys Cameron's family say they are taking "comfort" in the love being shown to him.

Syed Ahmed was a "mid-level" dealer arranging deliveries across the North East, a court hears.

Trains are now running to all stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

The winning mentality of Wales full-back Liam Williams can make a real difference for Newcastle Red Bulls, says director of rugby Steve Diamond.

It is unfair to compare Newcastle's record signing Nick Woltemade to Alexander Isak, says manager Eddie Howe.

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra is ruled out until December with a groin injury.

The group is climbing Kilimanjaro to raise money for a hospital which helps women with stomas.

Rail replacement buses will run on two parts of the line for short periods, Northern confirms.

Pallion Action Group's van is destroyed in a blaze that also damages nearby homes.

Teens Jonas Barry and Lee Sweeting were part of a masked gang who attacked a home, a court hears.

Middlesbrough councillor David Coupe says too many people are exploiting the Blue Badge scheme.