The birds were decapitated and a CCTV camera was stolen, Hartlepool police say.

Michael Carrick says "10 minutes can flip the whole picture" as his Middlesbrough side chase a Championship play-off spot.

Newcastle Eagles lose 95-82 to Romanians CSO Voluntari in the European North Basketball League final in Bratislava.

Damien Allen had previous convictions for online child sex offences when he was caught, a court hears.

Former Sunderland defender Danny Collins says it has been difficult for Milan Aleksic to make an impact with so few opportunities afforded to him.

An arrested man and woman are bailed following the major crash that injured seven police officers.

It is the start of double gameweek season in Fantasy Premier League and choosing when to use your chips is going to be vital, writes Thomas Woods.

A judge says the violence meted out by Trenton Spriggs was "wholly disgusting and unjustified".

The victim initially offered to shelter Fay Oliver after she lied about hiding from a stab threat.

Three supporters appear at court over incident in which steward was knocked unconscious.

A watchdog says despite some "negative findings", staff are committed to meeting standards.

A man and a woman appear in court over the death of a man shot through a window of his house.

Cleveland Police must improve the thoroughness of its investigations, inspectors say.

Sunderland City Council says the £240,000 project will help tackle inequalities in the area.

The authority says it appointed extra contractors, but it still needs to do work on 491 homes.

Newcastle may not meet pollution targets until 2045 because of high levels on one road in Heaton.

Durham Police says officers will be at work in the Stanley area "for a significant period of time".