Town recreates Lowry painting in same spotpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 6 September
Traders in Bridge Street, where the event was held, say they are amazed at the effort people made.
Read MoreTraders in Bridge Street, where the event was held, say they are amazed at the effort people made.
Read MoreThe BMX freestyle park Olympic medal winner says starting the event is an honour.
Read MoreMore than 20,000 people aged between 55 and 74 have come forward for assessment, health chiefs say.
Read MoreCouncillors want to hold Northumbrian Water accountable for "past and ongoing pollution".
Read MoreA survey found smoke might not be able to be safely extracted in the event of a blaze.
Read MoreNewcastle goalkeeper Claudia Moan hopes to "prove wrong" the people who questioned her transfer from North East rivals Sunderland this summer.
Read MoreLast Men Standing could be the final chance for miners to tell their stories, its producer says.
Read MoreThe project director of The Cultural Spring says the money will help it reach more people.
Read MoreA census suggests the population has stabilised following the outbreak, with numbers up by 15%.
Read MorePlanning officers had recommended the development for approval, but councillors voted against it.
Read MoreThe crash occurred on the A1068 Sheepwash Road near Ashington, just before 09:00 BST, police say.
Read MoreOfficers also seize cash, drugs and jewellery with a combined value of about £100,000.
Read MoreA study predicts the North East will continue to have the highest level of exclusion in England.
Read MoreDurham sign former Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes on a three-year contract to start next summer.
Read MoreSunderland skipper Dan Neil says an improvement in game management has played its part in the club's successful start to the season.
Read MoreBusinesses traditionally struggle to make Pipewellgate House on Gateshead's quayside work.
Read MoreThe local authority says there has been a "slight rise in injury collision".
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