Louis Smith shot the video showing water on Scotswood Road in Newcastle after the burst water main as well as water pouring into the Tyne.

The burst has been affecting supplies to the majority of Newcastle and large areas of Gateshead.

A youth football coach who went on to volunteer at Newcastle United has been convicted of a string of sex abuse offences spanning more than 20 years.

George Ormond had denied abusing youngsters between 1973 and 1998.

But the 62-year-old was found guilty of 36 charges by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court. He was found not guilty of a further two charges..

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BBC Look North

A former youth football coach who was also an assistant coach at Newcastle United has been found guilty of abusing young players.

George Ormond, 62, abused 18 boys and young men over a 25 year period between 1973 and 1998.

After a trial lasting nearly six weeks a jury at Newcastle Crown Court found him guilty of 36 charges.

He was found not guilty on two further charges.

More to follow.

As well as the shops in Eldon Square which have been evacuated, some business in Newcastle say they are having to close because of the burst water main.

The burst on Scotswood Road means supplies have been lost or there is low pressure.

Diversions have been set up as a section of Scotswood Road is closed.

Engineers are being sent to investigate and fix a large water main burst on Scotswood Road in Newcastle.

A section of the road between Scotswood Bridge and B&Q has been closed in both directions.

Northumbrian Water says people living in the Newcastle and Gateshead areas may notice low pressure or supplies disrupted.

Meanwhile shoppers in Eldon Square in Newcastle City Centre are being evacuated.

Water supplies across the whole of Newcastle are being affected by a "major" water main burst on Scotswood Road, Northumbrian Water says.

It says people will have lost their supplies or have low pressure.

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A man who threatened to throw acid in his estranged wife’s face and slit her throat, external has been handed a two year jail sentence.

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BBC Local Live

A funding appeal to raise money for a beekeeper who lost approximately 120,000 bees after vandals smashed two of his hives has raised more than £2,900.

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The wooden hives were destroyed at Carr-Ellison Park in Hebburn some time between 22 and 27 May.

Beekeeper Steve Cattanach said he was "absolutely gutted" when he made the discovery.

Currently 279 people have raised the money to replace the damaged hives.

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A crowdfunding appeal has ben launched to help the Tees River Trust get rid of Giant Hogweed and spread the message to people who are unaware of its potential for harm.

The plant is found along large stretches of the Tees riverbank.

John Musham from the trust says it is costly and difficult to tackle.

Toxic sap from the weed, which grows near canals and rivers, can increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, often leading to burns.

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A “cold and despicable” garage boss has been convicted of the murder of one of his workers who he dumped while still alive in a shallow grave., external

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Daniel Holland
Local Democracy Reporter

New plans have emerged to build an apartment complex in Newcastle's Ouseburn.

The proposals, which developers say could be worth £7m to the city's economy, have been revealed for a new 20-apartment block on land currently used as a car park.

Jenkins Homes is awaiting approval from Newcastle City Council for the plans, which would see the five-storey residential building go up in St Lawrence Road near to the Free Trade Inn.

In a statement submitted to the council, the developer said: "At the present time, the application site does not make any meaningful contribution to economic growth.

"The site is a long-term vacant employment site, with limited likelihood of being reused for employment uses in the foreseeable future."

In April, plans were unveiled for an 18-bedroom aparthotel on the site of a nearby derelict industrial storage unit, next to The Tyne Bar.

Thousands of people signed a petition against that proposal – which is yet to be determined by council bosses – amid fears that it would generate noise complaints from guests because of its proximity to the area’s live music scene.

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A resident says she had a lucky escape after a major fire took hold in the house next door in the middle of the night. , external

The woman, who does not wish to be named, says she could have been killed by the blaze which destroyed a terraced house in Dorset Street, off Oxford Road, Hartlepool.

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Local Democracy Reporting Service

Passenger numbers on the Tyne and Wear Metro fell last year, despite an increase in revenue from ticket sales.

There were 36.5 million journeys on the service, down by more than 3%, according to new figures.

But revenue increased slightly to nearly £51m.

However, the system has been criticised by Sunderland City Council leaders, who say the network has been plagued by delays and cancellations, especially on Wearside.

They have called on operator, Nexus, to do more to improve the service.

A limousine driver from Middlesbrough is aiding police after a cyclist taking part in a race was left with "life-threatening" injuries in a crash in North Yorkshire.

The 64-year-old male cyclist from Leeds was taking part in a time trial on the A19 near South Kilvington, on Saturday.

He was taken by air ambulance to hospital, North Yorkshire Police said.

The limo driver, a 27-year-old man from Middlesbrough, "is assisting police with their inquiries", a force spokesman said.

There were no passengers in the limousine at the time.

Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

There may be some stubborn low cloud which will take a while to clear early on.

But all of us will eventually see some long spells of sunshine and it will be warm again.

A light sea breeze will make for a cooler feel on the coast.

Maximum temperatures should reach 19C to 22C (66F to 72F).

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Anthony McGrath had also worked at Middlesbrough Football Club as its mascot, Roary the Lion.

An organisation on trial after a woman was killed at a race was not responsible for the event, a court hears.

Sunderland sign Scotland midfielder Dylan McGeouch after his departure from Hibernian and ex-Wigan full-back Reece James.