Christian Wade will leave Wigan Warriors at the end of the rugby league season in order to return to rugby union with Newcastle Red Bulls from December.

The Oak Tree in Middleton St George faces a licensing hearing following an immigration raid.

Durham will lose almost half of its direct services to Edinburgh and Peterborough from December.

Claire Burns, among the first to work for Jet2 at Newcastle, says some people doubted it would last.

The local authority says it has been unable to reach hundreds in Newcastle who complained of damp.

Hampshire qualify for the semi-finals of the Women's One-Day Cup with a comfortable nine-wicket win over Durham.

The founder of the famous half marathon says it has become more and more popular over the years.

Durham sign spinner Shafiqullah Ghafari for the final three games of the season after monitoring his progress at club side Richmondshire.

A mum's walk-and-talk group and funding for a new miners' banner.

Views sought on the Transporter Bridge options, and fears over a council's financial black hole.

The Sheila Fell works from a private collection represent a "unique opportunity", auctioneers say.

The EA says seven traps were discovered on the River Tees near Barnard Castle on 6 August.

Volunteers from the James Cook Hospital want to keep Barry Dean's memory alive.

The cap, which has been subsidised by the North East Combined Authority, is due to end in December.

The Blyth Spartans takeover paves the way for the return of the women's side.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service says the simulations would help train for various emergencies.

Gladiators started off the Junior and Mini races on Newcastle's Quayside.

Hartlepool Borough Council is getting in touch with organisations booked to hold events at the venue.