Jack snipe are one of the most elusive birds for birdwatchers due to their size and camouflage.

It would cost £1.5m to refurbish Quarry House Lane footbridge, Durham County Council says.

The car involved is believed to be a silver VW Golf GTi clubsport which failed to stop, police say.

Three new little libraries open and a Pizza Hut worker reacts to a sudden branch closure.

A coffee van offering men mental health support and residents react to Lumiere being cancelled.

Pop star Jade receives a Freedom of the Borough award and old footage of the Metro surfaces.

Anna Turley calls for immediate support for police after "horrendous" Grangetown disorder.

A conservation charity hopes adopting crocheted oysters will connect people with the species.

BBC Sport travels with Truro fans to Gateshead, for the longest ever away journey in English football history.

Zack Polanski says it is old technology and money would be better spent on wind and solar power.

There are proposals to protect Durham Cathedral and castle's Unesco-designated status.

A new route for the Ponteland New Year's Day event is being discussed, councillors say.

Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams breaks down how Sunderland put pressure on Chelsea to win 2-1 despite having less possession at Stamford Bridge.

Sunderland move into second place in the Premier League as winger Chemsdine Talbi scores a 94th-minute winner to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes scores a dramatic late winner as Fulham's losing run continued at St James' Park.

The Black Cats jumped to second place in the Premiere League table, after their match on Saturday