A petition started by Kellie Watson, whose kitten was later killed, attracts 40,000 signatures.

A collection catalogues the life and work of Sunderland-born journalist and author Kate Adie.

The family of five-year-old Saffanah praise NHS teams who "worked tirelessly to save her life".

Kai Smith and Michael Booth share a century stand as Warwickshire reach 287-8 on day two at the Riverside, 100 behind Durham's first-innings score.

Kirsten Luckins will create events and activities to showcase the region's wildlife and landscapes.

Eddie Howe "is conscious and talking with his family" but will miss Newcastle's Premier League fixture with Manchester United on Sunday.

Dr Julie Carter from Sunderland runs 88 miles (142km) in three days to raise money for local kids.

Evie Green's parents hope to signpost support as a hospital ward can be "very overwhelming".

Proposals to introduce payment limits on NHS ADHD assessment providers are removed.

There have been 1,000 name suggestions from members of the public for Sunderland's new bridge.

Paul Holborn from Sunderland wins the men's World Marathon Challenge.

Despite only half its stations being open, passenger numbers on the new rail route exceed estimates.

Ben McKinney hits his second century in just four innings at Chester-le-Street as Durham battle back against Warwickshire.

Consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond is banned for six games by the RFU for abusing a match official.

Feasibility studies are under way, with the council intending to keep the frontage "intact".

Gary Lewis was stabbed with a syringe full of muscle relaxant in a seemingly random attack.