Breastfeeding mums, a compulsive hoarder, and a visit from the Knife Angel make the headlines this week.

Nexus says it is still committed to improve connectivity, despite lack of progress on the project.

A sausage roll, a pit pony statue mystery and a car stranded near Holy Island make headlines.

Health chiefs say the increases are needed to cover the cost of maintaining the car parks.

The site offers support for parents and carers and a place for children to play free of charge.

Maisie Dalziel tells care home staff she wants lots of "nicely written" cards for her 100th birthday.

Keaton Jennings leads Lancashire to victory over Nottinghamshire in the T20 Blast, while Durham beat Birmingham.

Leicester Tigers secure a second-placed Premiership finish and a home play-off semi-final by beating Newcastle Falcons.

The Knife Angel is visiting Newton Aycliffe, hometown of Jack Woodley who was killed in 2021.

Grace Harris gives an instant return on debut for Warwickshire Bears as they coast to victory over Durham.

The building has stood empty for more than five years, planning documents show.

The trophy is to be displayed at Keele Square on a last stop before the tournament begins in August.

The S/S Hestmanden, which served as a World War Two convoy vessel, will be berthed on the Tyne.

Engineering consultants are appointed to carry out a feasibility study and specialist design work.

The Newcastle United defender collects the Freedom of Northumberland after his Carabao Cup goal.

Northumbria Police sends a bomb disposal unit to the scene in Newcastle.

The vote will replace a councillor who stood down after failing to declare he was a council worker.