Scooter firm Neuron says most riders behaved responsibly but "there are always exceptions". 

The Hoppings, said to be Europe's largest travelling fair, will visit Newcastle's Town Moor.

Sunderland supporters might not be going to Wembley for the EFL Cup final next month due to Covid lockdown restrictions, but they're still buying tickets online.

Fans have come up with a plan to buy commemorative tickets for the game against Tranmere on Sunday 14 March which will be played behind closed doors.

Sunderland supporter Peter Richardson, who came up with the idea, said: "I collect all my ticket stubs and I thought wouldn't it be amazing if the club... sold tickets even though we couldn't go and then the money raised went to charity.

"I've been told the design is pretty much finished and they're ready to be printed, they are going to look like a traditional Wembley ticket."

Money raised will go to charity's including Sunderland foodbank, Mind and the club's Beacon of Light.

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A Covid-19 vaccination centre will open in Darlington next week.

It means more people can be given the jab as quickly as possible at the Darlington Arena site from Monday 1 March.

It's the fourth large vaccination centre in the North East, joining Newcastle's Centre for Life, Sunderland's Nightingale hospital and the Arnison Centre in Durham.

Such large centres can see up to 1,000 people a day, running 12 hours a day and for 7 days a week.

People will be invited to attend the centre by NHS England's national booking service, or they can wait until they receive an invitation from their own GP.

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A judge has ordered a gym to close for three months after its owners repeatedly breached lockdown regulations.

Durham County Council says Ellwoods Gym and Fitness Centre in Horden endangered the life, health and comfort of the public by staying open.

It was served with a prohibition notice on 13 January and when council and police officers returned two weeks later and on 10 February there was evidence the notice had been breached.

In total, police handed out more than 30 Fixed Penalty Notices to people using the gym and one man was arrested for obstructing the police.

The council says it found people had been travelling from around the region to attend the gym.

Karl Ellwood, of Park Terrace in Horden, was also ordered to pay court costs of £1,819.

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Calls to a major domestic violence charity increased by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic in 2020.

It is suggested the building could be turned into a hotel, new housing or a care home.

North Tyneside staff say they are at risk from pupils who cannot wear masks or socially distance.

Late-shift work on one assembly line in Sunderland will be suspended for one week, the firm says.

The couple said fostering during the Covid pandemic had been "challenging but rewarding."

Dame Irene Hays says tributes to her husband John have given her "determination" to carry on.

Listen to BBC radio commentary of Gloucester v Worcester Warriors in the Premiership following earlier wins for Bristol Bears, London Irish and Newcastle Falcons

Listen to BBC Radio Tees commentary on Hartlepool United v Barnet in the National League following a day of action in non-league's top tier and the FA Trophy quarter-finals.

The charity Olivia Inspires is helping children "achieve their dreams".

The company behind the trial says one user has already been banned but most have been responsible.

Sunderland move fifth after claiming a third straight League One win for the first time this season with victory over Fleetwood.

Eight councils sued the bank to cancel long term loans they took out between 2006 and 2008.

New Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson watches his side end a run of six straight league defeats by beating Middlesbrough.

Wrexham and Hartlepool United settle for a point apiece after a hard fought battle in difficult conditions at the Racecourse.