Eddie Howe's Freedom of Newcastle confirmedpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 28 May
Councillors grant the Magpies manager the ceremonial status, calling him "forever a hero".
Read MoreCouncillors grant the Magpies manager the ceremonial status, calling him "forever a hero".
Read MoreSunderland have been named Team of the Season by the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast team.
Read MoreProposals to repair and restore Hartlepool Art Gallery's tower have been approved.
Read MoreThe South Shields-born star, who found fame with Little Mix, will perform on Friday 25 July.
Read MoreA nurse says he helped to revive a fan at the play-off final when Sunderland scored its first goal.
Read MoreThe one-year-old has been taken from Darlington for treatment in Newcastle's RVI.
Read MoreMarco Gabbiadini discusses Jordan Henderson's potential return to Sunderland and highlights Mason Mount and Liam Delap as potential signings.
Read MoreSomerset all-rounder Kasey Aldridge will join Durham on loan for the T20 Blast.
Read MorePolice wish to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash near Ellington in Northumberland.
Read MoreNewcastle Hospitals Trust says it is finalising arrangements to provide a muscular dystrophy drug.
Read MoreA series of tours aim to show Middlesbrough through the eyes of people who live there.
Read MoreThree MPs share their experience of being abused after a man is jailed for sending death threats.
Read MoreThree families speak of the "utter hell" of losing their homes to a road scheme that was cancelled.
Read MoreThe Bus Services Bill will give local areas more power to improve public transport, Labour says.
Read MoreAbbie Yorke, from Bishop Auckland, says the test at Newcastle's Life Science Centre was vital.
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