Sunderland Council applies to move a winter salt heap for the Crown Works film studio development.

Two men were caught weeks apart with tens of thousands of pounds worth of cocaine, a court hears.

Newport County avoid a transfer window punishment but are fined for an administrative error that saw loan midfielder Jamie Miley paid late.

The teenager often busks outside St James' Park and shares a guitar teacher with the musician.

Police are deploying an extra 26 officers to Spennymoor to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour.

A Pacer train which was repurposed as a classroom for children with specialist needs is finished.

Beverley Williams says her daughter was forced to live in nappies because of home adaptation delays.

Kent end Somerset's 100% start to the T20 Blast and holders Gloucestershire lose for a fifth successive match.

A derelict area of Hendon is being redeveloped with nearly 100 new homes offering affordable rent.

Surrey regain top spot in the women's T20 Blast by beating Essex, and there are also victories in Sunday's games for the Bears and Durham.

Pipebot Patrol is a £1.8m project led by Northumbrian Water and funded by the Ofwat.

Stories include a cat statue unveiling and brothers taking part in Race Across the World.

Demolition of the concrete structure in Gateshead will be completed by March, the council says.

The Friends of St Cuthbert's Church say the show will give it strength as negotiations continue.

An adoptive mother from Tyneside is among many worried at the impact of a government funding change.

Wearside stories include a second by-election and a boy's speeding plea after he was hit by a car.