Police say inquiries are ongoing to establish whether the two deaths are linked.

The city centre branch is one of 115 under threat as part of a national review by Post Office.

Staff in Longbenton say they have been attacked while working.

There are eight Middlesbrough players who have been called up for senior international duty this week.

Memory Lane, in Seaham, has applied for the licence under a new manager, but the council objects.

Opponents of the scheme ask for a financial contribution to the village primary school.

Charlie Roberts died from a "catastrophic" head injury but his stepfather denies murder.

The teams say receiving the award, which is an MBE equivalent, is "special for everyone involved".

Visibly healthy crayfish are being moved from the River Wansbeck to tanks for observation.

Seven sites in the North East and Cumbria are added to Historic England's at risk list.

An appeal by the Metro operator is rejected in favour of trade unions.

Scott Seldon plagued his victim with threats after their 18-year relationship ended, a court hears.

The Rt Rev Helen-Ann Hartley says Church culture put reputation over "protection of the vulnerable".

Ben Hughes is told he faces a life sentence after pleading guilty to Laura Robson's murder.

Shane Urwin ignored red lights and smashed through roadworks in the Tyne Tunnel, a court hears.