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Read More'I don't know what Joelinton has pre-match, but I need some of it'published at 07:32 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Children's care to exceed council's budget by £6mpublished at 06:10 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
06:10 GMT 6 JanuaryHartlepool Borough Council says more children are being placed in expensive external care homes.
Read MoreCharity cash and 'freedom' destroyed in van arsonpublished at 06:09 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
06:09 GMT 6 JanuaryYoga teacher Susan Universe says the van was her "wilderness", her "freedom" and her "creativity".
Read MoreDry January: 'Persevere, if you break, try again'published at 06:09 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
06:09 GMT 6 JanuaryAndrew Corry, from Bishop Auckland, has been sober for two years and says it helped him take control.
Read MoreHeavy snow and ice brings travel disruptionpublished at 19:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
19:55 GMT 5 JanuaryPeople are advised to check before they travel, with roads closed and buses affected.
Read MoreLe Bris pleased with Black Cats' end to festive slogpublished at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
18:49 GMT 5 JanuaryRegis Le Bris is pleased to see Sunderland secure three points to end a busy festive period for the Black Cats.
Read MorePost-riot funding boost for community projectspublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
13:39 GMT 5 JanuaryThe £655,000 government cash is aimed at improving community cohesion following the violent unrest.
Read MoreSeven arrests after man injured in shootingpublished at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
11:18 GMT 5 JanuaryThe man, who was found seriously injured on Garside Drive, Hartlepool, is still in hospital.
Read More Read MoreCatch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
11:09 GMT 5 JanuaryWearside stories you may have missed this weekpublished at 11:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
11:02 GMT 5 JanuaryTyne and Wear Metro trains resume under a dangerous flyover and Beamish Museum opens its archive.
Read MoreAnimal sanctuary closes after eight yearspublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
10:48 GMT 5 JanuaryOwner Tony Johnson says working with animals is "better than working with a psychologist".
Read MoreTravel disruption as snow and ice start to bitepublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
08:02 GMT 5 JanuaryBBC North East and Cumbria
News OnlineHere is a quick overview of some of the issues
Cumbria Police has already said it is dealing with a lot of snow-related incidents.
There are major problems on the Tyne and Wear Metro due to a signalling fault at the depot caused by adverse weather conditions.
Some flights out of Newcastle Airport have been cancelled and passengers are being advised to check before they travel.
Your pictures: Christmas and New Yearpublished at 07:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
07:06 GMT 5 JanuaryYou have been sharing your photos of Christmas and the New Year in the North East and Cumbria.
Read More Read More'The first goal gave us the confidence back'published at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January
20:59 GMT 4 January'The best striker in the league' - Isak continues 'hot streak' published at 18:11 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January
18:11 GMT 4 JanuaryThere have been a number of contributing factors in Newcastle's recent upturn in fortunes, but the scintillating form of star striker Alexander Isak has certainly played a major role.
Read More'Stay home' advice as Arctic blast brings snowpublished at 18:10 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January
18:10 GMT 4 JanuaryCouncils, police and emergency services are urging people to only travel if necessary.
Read MorePlan to repurpose prestigious shoe shoppublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January
17:31 GMT 4 JanuaryThe former Charles Clinkard in Middlesbrough could be converted into retail spaces and apartments.
Read MoreMemorial garden 'impressive' post restorationpublished at 17:09 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January
17:09 GMT 4 JanuaryThe Garden of Remembrance has been transformed with a new entrance arch, seating and resurfacing work.
Read MoreNewcastle responded well to early Spurs goal - Howepublished at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January
15:32 GMT 4 JanuaryNewcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says his side responded well to Dominic Solanke's fourth-minute goal in their win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Read More Read MoreTottenham 1-2 Newcastle: Champions League in Magpies' sightspublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January
15:25 GMT 4 January