There are plans for the display, previously held in Roker, to return to Sunderland city centre again.

David Bedingham and Colin Ackermann score unbeaten centuries for Durham against Lancashire on day two at Chester-le-Street.

Councillors are told moving Ulverston Library to The Coro is the only feasible option.

Sam Wealleans, from Northumberland, died in hospital on Sunday after falling ill during the race.

The man remains in custody, Cleveland Police said.

Arben Kolgjoku said he worked at the illegal grow to pay off a debt, as his parents raised him.

An investigation into Olive Martin's death ends, after she had been declared dead but then woke up.

They were responding to reports of "someone in the water" off the coast of East Yorkshire.

The government recognises improvements in Middlesbrough but warns of continued "financial risk".

Sunderland City Council wants to build a new visitor centre and cafe.

The facility is to replace the old West Denton pool, but its opening has faced repeated setbacks.

Lancashire struggle to 177-8 on a rain-affected opening day against Durham in the County Championship, but Matty Hurst makes 74 not out.

The council wants to boost the supply of affordable properties for rent and sale.

The runner died in hospital on Sunday after falling ill during the half marathon, organisers say.

Paramedics say five people were treated at the scene of the blaze, which broke out this morning.

Joanne Tulip's mother has condemned the decision, calling Steven Ling a "very dangerous man".

Ofsted says the council's new leadership team is working to "radically improve" child services.

Christopher Spurs left his victim with a collapsed lung and asthma, a court hears.