Two brothers tell their story after surviving a rip tide and a reunion between a man and a parrot.

A travelling exhibition train marking the modern railway's 200th anniversary is to get on the move.

Ex-England left-back Ashley Cole says Tino Livramento has "a beautiful and bright future" and can reach "whatever level he wants".

The lines will be introduced after residents say existing parking markings are "routinely ignored".

Simon Grayson becomes the new Hartlepool United manager for the eighth English job of his career.

Layton Carr, described by his family as a "cheeky, happy lad", had a passion for motorbikes.

Wooler, in Northumberland, helped shape the children's television series, its creator said.

The Redcar Kite Festival, now in its second year, is billed as one of the biggest in the country.

A regeneration fund is announced in the Spending Review, but recipients still await details.

Runaway T20 Blast North Group leaders Northamptonshire suffer their first defeat of the season as Lancashire narrow the gap at the top.

Sisters Claire Riley and Lesley Powell are among the list of North East recipients of honours.

England opener Tammy Beaumont makes 81 from 44 balls to help The Blaze beat Durham and stay unbeaten in the Women's T20 Blast.

Health bosses investigate side-effects suffered after cosmetic injections in Durham and Darlington.

Pupils at the school in Prudhoe, Northumberland, are currently studying in Washington.

Thousands of Sam Fender fans descend on Newcastle for the first of three gigs at St James' Park.

Stockton council leader Lisa Evans says she is "disappointed" with local MP Matt Vickers' comments.

Latest transfer gossip from Middlesbrough.