Liberal Democrat councillors say the council is losing money due to the number of student HMOs.

Middlesbrough is told it may incur costs if it pulls out of the project involving several councils.

The piece honouring Holly Newton is a collaboration between her school and a local artist.

The three-month-old boy died in hospital, police say, and a man, 22, is due in court in November.

Five men deny murdering 60-year-old Barry Dawson, who was shot through his living room window.

Carl Wild threw a petrol bomb at a man's head and squirted bleach at drinkers, a court hears.

Sunderland City Council is holding two New Year's Eve firework displays instead of the light show.

Thomas Kwan sent bottles of wine laced with thallium to his mother's partner, a court hears.

Staffing issues lead to a pause in the delivery of babies at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

People living close to a recycling centre say are worried about any health implications.

Jon and Lesley watch as beloved Metro carriage 4067 is ripped apart after it was decommissioned.

A week of free music events across the North East kicks off on Friday ahead of next week's ceremony.

Sanaa el-Azab is one of 58 people who have been evacuated from Gaza to study at universities in the UK on scholarships.

Corinne Bailey Rae is working with Gateshead youngsters ahead of their Glasshouse performance.

Unite members at defence firm Leonardo vote in favour of industrial action over a pay dispute.

The money is part of a £20m Renewal Fund shared among museums across the country.

Durham Cathedral welcomes the return of the Luxmuralis light and sound show, now in its fourth year.

The Northern Echo's Scott Wilson discusses a dip in form for Middlesbrough as they go into the international break with their undefeated run ended.