The programme aims to support those with health conditions when they apply for jobs.

Ionut Mihai says he never spoke to or had sex with his accuser and says she is mistaken or lying.

Sand at Blyth beach has been depleted by storms, Northumberland County Council says.

A council committee rules the man is "not fit" to drive a taxi after being distracted by his phone.

Reform UK council leaders say they will prioritise care services over net zero projects.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is set to advise Newcastle on strategy and philosophy after taking on a part-time role with Red Bull.

Mayor Ben Houchen warns any potential new venue is "years away" and must offer something different.

Steve Diamond leaves his role as director of rugby at Newcastle Red Bulls after just one game of the new Prem season.

One person was airlifted to hospital following the crash, the Great North Air Ambulance says.

Det Con Niall Thubron used "key jamming" to give the appearance of working from home, a hearing rules.

Businesses are evacuated as police and the bomb squad check for explosives in South Shields.

Wednesday's motion against Labour's Karen Kilgour is supported by her predecessor Nick Kemp.

Paul Addison and former Boro midfielder Neil Maddison look back at the goalless draw at home to Stoke City which keeps Middlesbrough's unbeaten start going.

Brodie, a 19-year-old bus-spotter, says joining the community has brought him confidence and joy.

Northumbrian Water's original plan for a grass roof on the reservoir is replaced with a gravel one.

Head coach Rob Edwards is left 'frustrated' at not getting a penalty in Middlesbrough's goalless draw with Stoke City.

A Newcastle councillor says he is uncomfortable approving a process he has not been involved in.

Eddie Howe says Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's claim that Newcastle United were "idiots" for paying £69m for Nick Woltemade is "irrelevant".