Durham's teenage debutant Daniel Hogg takes 7-66 to help beat Nottinghamshire by an innings at Chester-le-Street.

An investigation is launched into the death of a man whose remains were found in a Gateshead park.

Five decades after being deemed economically unviable the mining community celebrates surviving.

Residents say items regularly dumped in Grove Hill include fridges, sofas and mattresses.

Ipswich confirm the signing of Jack Clarke from Sunderland and agree a fee for Burnley's Dara O'Shea.

Daniel Hogg takes his maiden first-class wickets as Durham edge towards victory in their County Championship clash with Nottinghamshire.

An overhaul of the way offences are investigated increases the number of suspects charged.

The 11-bed unit in Linthorpe offers 24-hour care for those trying to quit and alcohol and drugs.

A station lift and toilets are out of action however, Northern Rail says repairs are in hand.

The 42-year-old is remanded in custody after the body of Eve McIntyre was found in Gateshead.

Bramble died of acute leukaemia on her sixth birthday, with her trainer by her side.

An entertainment centre, cafe and flats are planned for the old Roker Amusements on Marine Park.

Former EDL member David Hann hurled racist abuse while standing outside a mosque, a court hears.

Louis McGrother handed himself in to police after he was filmed joining in attacks in Middlesbrough.

Ashton Turner's unbeaten century and Neil Wagner's four wickets consolidates Durham's position against Nottinghamshire.

There are calls for Greatham Meadow to be renamed to reflect the area's "rich history".