Missing teenager foundpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Thirteen-year-old Molly Ratcliffe has been found safe and well, Durham Police have confirmed.
Missing teenager foundpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Woman taken to hospital after A19 crashpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
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End of twitter postSlimmed-down fan walks through turnstilepublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Tim Hickman lost 6st 5lb and can now walk through a turnstile.
Read MoreNeuroblastoma drug not available on NHSpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
A drug which could extend the life of children with Neuroblastoma will not be made available on the NHS.
The disease took the life of Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery last year.
The drugs regulator says there is evidence that Dinutuximab beta can help children with the childhood cancer Neuroblastoma to live longer, but it's "too expensive" to use.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence estimates the drug would cost between £60,000 and £80,000 per year.
Local Elections 2018: Gateshead resultspublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Gateshead's local election results have just been confirmed.
There was a delay in the announcement as a full recount of the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella wards had to take place.
In total, Labour has won 19 seats and the Liberal Democrats have won four seats.
That means Labour now has 54 seats and the Liberal Democrats have 12 seats on the council.
Local Elections 2018: Labour hold Gateaheadpublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
BreakingLabour have held Gateshead Council.
More to follow.
Dad’s ‘living nightmare’ as he visits excavation site in Katrice Lee investigationpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Hartlepool Mail
NewspaperThe dad of Katrice Lee who vanished in Germany more than 36 years ago said returning to the scene has been like ‘re-entering a living nightmare’., external
Image source, HARTLEPOOL MAILNewcastle councillor loses by 12 votespublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
It is now 22 years since the Conservatives last had a councillor in the city.
Read MoreDonald agrees Eastleigh salepublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Prospective new Sunderland owner Stewart Donald clears another obstacle to his impending purchase of the Black Cats by agreeing the sale of non-league club Eastleigh.
Read MoreLocal Elections 2018: A look at North Tyneside's resultspublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Labour have held North Tyneside Council following yesterday's election.
Labour won two new seats and the Conservatives and Liberal Democrat both lost one seat.
It means Labour now has 53 seats, Conservatives six and the Liberal Democrats one seat on the council.
Local Elections 2018: Labour hold North Tynesidepublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
BreakingLabour have held North Tyneside.
More to follow.
Dunston Staithes: An industrial site that helped shape Englandpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Ten industrial sites that helped shaped England have been chosen for a campaign to bring the country's history to life.
The wooden jetty of Dunston Staithes on the River Tyne has been chosen as one of them, as it was a crucial part of the process in getting coal on to ships for global export.
Image source, HISTORIC ENGLANDWatch: Newcastle on The Premier League Showpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Newcastle United featured on The Premier League Show last night after they secured another season of top flight football.
Gabby Logan heard from manager Rafa Benitez, journalist Simon Bird, BBC Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck and head of the supporters' trust Peter Fanning.
Happy Fridaypublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
This Durham Police dog feels just like us today...
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End of twitter postMetro delayspublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
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End of twitter postSun arrives at the Riversidepublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
Leicestershire 14-0 (6.4 overs) v Durham
Martin Emmerson
BBC NewcastleNow then. How many of you expected to hear about a coin toss in Chester-le-Street in early May? I have to say we were mildly surprised.
But as a result Paul Collingwood got his wish to bowl and Michael Carberry his desire to bat.
It's a sunny day and it feels like the cricket season is really here after a stuttering start for Durham and the loss of their entire game at rainy Northants last time out.
The groundstaff have only had one day to prepare the pitch because of second team and academy matches, but it has been a dry few days in the North East and it looks a decent wicket.
Image source, BBC SportImage caption, Nathan Rimmington bowls to Paul Horton
South Shields charity boss denies fraudpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
A charity boss accused of a £700,000 fraud has denied he was involved in any deception., external
Image source, SHIELDS GAZETTEConcern for missing girlpublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
A teenager is still missing, Durham Police say.
Molly Ratcliffe, 13 and from the Annfield Plain area, is described as 5ft 4in, and medium build.
She has been missing for a number of days and police are becoming "increasingly concerned".
She was last seen wearing a red jacket with white stripes down the sleeves.
Clouds over Whitley Baypublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
A cloudy start at St Mary's Lighthouse this morning, however the weather is meant to be warmer and sunnier later today.
Temperatures are expected to reach 18C - It might finally feel like spring.
Image source, JIM JONESMan to complete 24 hour climbing challengepublished at 10:07 British Summer Time 4 May 2018
A Teesside man is spending 24 hours repeatedly climbing Roseberry Topping.
Jason Watkin, 48, will set off at 07:00 tomorrow to raise money for local charity Veterans at Ease.
He left he Navy in 2003 after 17 years and says the charity helped him get his life "back together".
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