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Metro Bashers find fellowship in front carriagepublished at 07:30 British Summer Time 6 April

A group of train enthusiasts on why they love to complete loops of the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Water fluoridation expansion due by 2030published at 07:26 British Summer Time 6 April

The government says the plan will provide about £200m in social benefits to the region.

Station's Stephenson statue to go on showpublished at 07:24 British Summer Time 6 April

The Grade II listed statue of Robert Stephenson will be unveiled at the Locomotion museum next week.

Police operation targets forced labour concernspublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 5 April

Officers conduct a joint investigation into forced labour concerns in Billingham and Middlesbrough.

Le Bris praises 'warrior' Humepublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 5 April

Head coach Regis Le Bris praises Trai Hume after the defender scored Sunderland's winner for the second successive game.

Mayor slams bus cuts as 'simply wrong'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 5 April

Stagecoach says it will cut some of its services on Tyneside and Wearside from 11 May.

Storm-damaged pier may reopen in Augustpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 5 April

Councillor Kevin Johnston says the pier should reopen in the summer, "weather permitting".

Government wants film studio to proceed 'at pace'published at 14:44 British Summer Time 5 April

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the development could boost the North East economy for "decades".

Podcast brings River Tyne trail's history to lifepublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 5 April

Telling Tales sees people join historians to share memories of sites along the Tyne Derwent Way.

Beach clean-up sees 70 years of waste removedpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 5 April

About 1,000 tonnes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials are taken away as part of the scheme.

'Carrick must take great credit for Boro's return to form'published at 11:58 British Summer Time 5 April

BBC Radio Five Live reporter Adam Cottier gives his assessment on Middlesbrough's return to form following their 2-0 victory at Blackburn Rovers.

Durham Cathedral dog trial made permanentpublished at 07:28 British Summer Time 5 April

Chief visitor officer Andrew Usher says the move will "encourage pilgrimage from a broad spectrum".

Sunderland - 'what a beautiful, romantic word'published at 07:26 British Summer Time 5 April

Lyricist Sir Tim Rice brings his latest tour to Sunderland, home of the football team he loves.

Bid to boost Hadrian's Wall dog ranger volunteerspublished at 07:21 British Summer Time 5 April

It is hoped enough volunteers will be secured to help run a daily service to welcome visitors.

Ackermann ton drives Durham at Nottspublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 4 April

Colin Ackermann posts the first century of the County Championship season as Durham recover to 370-9 against Nottinghamshire.

Kept birds must stay inside to halt spread of flupublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 4 April

Keepers in Cumbria, County Durham, Northumberland and Tyneside must keep their birds inside.

'No reason Newcastle can't finish in the top five'published at 16:54 British Summer Time 4 April

Child rapist jailed for girl's abuse 40 years agopublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 4 April

Jeffrey Rose, 75, is jailed after living at large for years before being brought to justice.

Rail line restoration granted £255k to fix bridgepublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 4 April

Northumberland County Council hopes the restoration will provide an economic boost to Alnwick.

Longstaff's long-term future 'unclear' - Howepublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 4 April

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