Newcastle Falcons consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond is confident that their days of being the Premiership's whipping boys are over.

Police believe the baby's remains may have been there for more than a century.

Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water face fines for repeated sewage leaks.

As Sheffield United prepare for life back in the Championship after being relegated with 16 points, BBC Sport looks at how the Premier League's worst teams have fared after going down.

Plans are approved to turn Mulroy’s Seaview Nursing Home in Redcar into a 27-bedroom hotel and spa.

Staff want to clear up the wreckage as soon as possible so they can help those in crisis.

Northumbria Police says it is working to establish if any criminal offences have been committed.

Hearings for those suspected of rioting are being heard in courts around north-east England.

The annual event sees crowds of thousands enjoy a weekend of performances.

The 30-year-old will appear at Teesside Crown Crown next month for sentencing.

Entitlement to the scheme has been shown to benefit a family by up to £400 per year for each child.

Sarah Hall no longer faces charges over the fatal stabbing of Scarlett Vickers.

Hundreds of people turn up with brooms, brushes and bin bags after a night of "staggering" violence.

Opening batter Emilio Gay will join Durham from Northamptonshire on a three-year deal from 2025 onwards.

Lancashire re-sign Durham batter Michael Jones on a three-year contract from next season.

Cleveland Police say they have arrested a total of 43 people after disturbances in Middlesbrough.

The council acknowledge rehousing the Syrian family would improve their mental health.

Cleveland Police say "violent crowds" have mostly dispersed but officers are still in the area.