Almost £64,000 could be set aside to improve the underpasses at Newcastle's Swan House roundabout.

The burial ground will use biodegradable coffins and make use of wildlife, an application says.

After the club's greatest season in modern history, BBC Sport looks at how Newcastle United could strengthen in this transfer window.

The Tees River Trust plant mature seagrass after two previous attempts in the area failed.

One parent at the school, which charges up to £20,703 a year, worries pastoral care may be harmed.

Three sisters say they were abused in night-time rituals at a church by their father and others.

Mark Gatiss and Gina McKee will receive their honours from Durham University in the summer.

Palestine Action says Permoid Industries supplies Israeli armed forces from its Newton Aycliffe site.

National League side Gateshead appoint Alun Armstrong as the club's new manager.

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.

A rooftop lawn and 100 solar panels are part of Sunderland's new gas-free health centre.

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.