Sunderland boss Regis le Bris says that his players deserve credit for stepping up after Reinildo's early red card in their draw with Aston Villa.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his team are "evolving and changing in attacking" after logging a third goalless draw of the season.

Mavis was seen leaving her home on Tuesday and planned to go to Darlington town centre, police say.

Initial plans propose a 30-acre expansion to Stranton Cemetery and Crematorium.

A rare bat crashes into a car after a 1,000 mile trip and controversial plans for bus lane scrapped.

Researchers are pioneering ways of removing algae from around plants at Budle Bay in Northumberland.

The arena was proposed for land on the site of the former Coatham Bowl entertainment venue in Redcar.

A library has been refurbished, seals born in an estuary have died and a GP has been struck off.

Councils in the North East join a census of homeless women amid pleas for safe female-only hostels.

Sepsis is treated by antibiotics but using the medication too much can lead to deadly superbugs.

Durham County Council is cutting the centres' repair budget but says urgent fixes will be made.