Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak has to "earn the right" to train with his squad after the striker misses the club's pre-season tour in Asia amid uncertainty about his future.

No Metro trains will run between Hebburn and South Shields for five days as line works begin.

The Environment Agency (EA) says the prolonged dry weather at the start of the year affected counts.

An invasive sea squirt is found during an oyster pot search in the Tees estuary.

Mel Reay hopes that the Lionesses success will increase support for women's teams.

Evil Dungeon Crawler aim to continue the legacy of pioneering fellow Newcastle band Venom.

The band Evil Dungeon Crawler are paying tribute to the pioneers of black metal.

Jonny Howson may not have won promotion with Middlesbrough, but he leaves the Riverside with his head held high.

Storm Floris is expected to cause widespread disruption throughout the day.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says the transfer situation surrounding Alexander Isak is "complex" and "far from ideal".

The installation is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Durham County Council says its planning enforcement team is investigating the demolition.

Football fans following England and a gym owner's parking frustrations made the headlines this week.

The crossing needs repairs and it is yet to be confirmed when it will reopen.