The council is asking those with knowledge of their area for feedback on the plans for the bypass.

Their victim was left badly bloodied and bruised but did not want to tell police, a court hears.

Two dancers, aged 60 and 53, are performing in a ballet at Newcastle's Northern Stage.

The family of a man who died in a crash say he was the "kindest person you would meet".

Drivers are sent fraudulent messages, while fake QR codes are appearing at car parks, officials say.

Wayne Bryson is sentenced to almost nine years in prison after being found guilty at a trial.

There is concern about families from London being moved to County Durham without enough support.

A Helping Paw has three bases but says demand is growing and many people they help do not drive.

The children are taking part in a project where they learn outdoors on beaches or farms.

Four of the five puppies are resting in a police station, but the fifth is still missing.

The centre is planning to open a new gym and cafe and will offer new classes for locals.

A campaigner says the simple upgrades should be "standard" in all public toilets.

A fire service chief says the blast was the "most challenging" incident in recent years.