Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praises his side's "complete performance" in their 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Cleveland Police say three men, aged 20, 62 and 64, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

The park in Seaburn features bespoke play equipment to create a wheelchair-friendly environment.

The North East Community Forest says the new plants will help rid the atmosphere of CO2.

The Washington in Bloom group beats competition from 80 other communities to scoop the gold award.

Organisers say the aim is to address challenges such as trust and language barriers.

One historian who worked on the project says the final pictures feature some "real spine-chillers".

Free-scoring Gloucester run in six more tries against Newcastle Falcons as they record a first win of the season at Kingsholm.

NASUWT was striking over potential job losses as Berwick moves to a two-tier school system.

The air raid shelters need to be filled in to allow improvements to go ahead, the council says.

The authority urges motorist to be cautious and not to click on suspicious website links.

Sunderland City Council says it is "vigorously defending" itself against Sean Maddison's claim.

Bishop Auckland Baptist Church is pending £5,000 this winter providing hot-meals and a warm space.

It has been closed since February with a new soft play area, gym and heating being installed.

Memorials in Tynemouth and North Shields are being refurbished and having inscriptions re-carved.