Stockton is trialling AI in areas such as fraud detection and forecasting social care needs.

Businesses across the River Wear at Sheepfolds say the crossing will help bring in more trade.

David Cairns and Gary Mitchell are jailed for their "slick and professional" drug dealing operation.

An inquest hears ex-England star Tom Voyce died when his vehicle was washed into a river in a storm.

Finance officer Steven Hughes had been given a second chance after stealing £32,000, a court hears.

Six-month-old Rory Fletcher has been in hospital since she was born, as parents plea for heart donor.

The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) says Zoe Williams fell "significantly short" of the profession.

Wales full-back Liam Williams signs a one-year deal to become the latest signing for Newcastle Red Bulls.

BBC Sport looks at the big signings moving to Prem Rugby this summer, including Owen Farrell, Louis Rees-Zammit and Newcastle's new owners.

Match of the Day's Theo Walcott praises Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka's passion and leadership, hailing his headed assist against Aston Villa as "the best assist you will see all year".

Matty Cash scores Aston Villa's first goal of the season before Wilson Isidor equalises to give 10-men Sunderland a crucial point at the Stadium of Light.

Watch highlights as Nick Pope denies substitute Justin Kluivert a winner in injury time as Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a scrappy goalless draw at Vitality Stadium.

Newcastle United kept a third successive clean sheet on the road against Bournemouth but Eddie Howe's side failed to score in any of those matches.

A controversial around-the-clock Greggs opposed by police and a village pub being run by volunteers.

Gold medallist Tom Dean visits Birtley Community Pool in Gateshead a year after it reopened.