A developer wants to build 149 extra homes next to Seaham Garden Village.

Charlie Roberts' mother's partner denies murdering the 22-month-old in January.

The electricity supply is lost to scores of homes as a blaze burns in the South Hetton area.

Farmer Clare Wise says her family's future is being "ripped out" from under them amid tax changes.

Former England international Andros Townsend says he's "never seen a winger dribble with both feet" like Ben Doak.

The cuts will be made in an attempt to save £6.5m over the next two years.

A defence solicitor says it can take years for clients to get from allegation to court hearing.

Union members at Draken, which provides training to the RAF and Royal Navy, say they are underpaid.

The scheme is under review by the government, with costs rising to between £50m and £60m.

The last time they were displayed, almost 19,000 people came to see them, Durham Cathedral says.

Farmers say inheritance tax changes will hit farms, but the Treasury says it must balance the books.

Kim McGuinness also announces the £1 public transport youth fare cap will be extended.

About 18 students enrolled in the two joint business degrees at Northumbria University this year.

Charlie Roberts' dad says he thought his son's bruises were accidents while he learned to walk.

Christopher Bell admits being the owner of an out-of-control XL bully which killed his neighbour.

The stabbing took place during a reported fight involving people carrying knives, police say.

Scaffolding stands around the building as work to turn it into an adult learning hub gets under way.

Part of the new railway line is due to open in December, but no actual date has been announced.