Sunderland City Council says it is "vigorously defending" itself against Sean Maddison's claim.

Bishop Auckland Baptist Church is pending £5,000 this winter providing hot-meals and a warm space.

It has been closed since February with a new soft play area, gym and heating being installed.

Memorials in Tynemouth and North Shields are being refurbished and having inscriptions re-carved.

Zackary Blades' father steps in after Karlene Warner's mother Alison broke her arm.

Companies currently have to record how long sewage is released for but not the volume of water.

The company says an increase is needed for "vital" investment in its network across the region.

Eton College plans to build three sixth form colleges but the government is now reviewing the plans.

Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling spent seven-and-a-half seasons with Leeds United before his switch to Teesside.

Orders are taken through an interpreter to help promote an understanding of British Sign Language.

David Cameron, of Stockton, told a decoy profile he wanted "a little bit of fun", a court hears.

The 45-year-old pleads not guilty to the theft of four items from the museum and art gallery.

Unison and the hospital trust negotiate a new deal for workers with back pay.

A coroner says the man's release from custody was based on files with a "distinct lack of detail".

The council says the road between the New Moor House crossroads and the Bridge of Aln is shut.

Callum Creighton had previously been jailed for the attempted murder of his brother, a court hears.

John Stone controlled and isolated his victim and regularly subjected her to abuse, a court hears.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak's contract situation is complex.

Tonnes of fishing nets, line and rope are recovered from the sea off the coast of Teesside.