A points failure at the depot means trains are unable to leave the yard which is causing delays.

Farmer Becky Land says the industry has one of the "poorest mental health records of any workplace".

Christina Hartnell's family says it is important to remember the service of women in wartime.

Former Sunderland and Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray speaks about his battle with bowel cancer and hopes of returning to football.

Caremark Redcar and Cleveland says it is extremely disappointed with the watchdog's findings.

The water company is working to isolate the leak but a full repair will take place next week.

Fears have been raised Coxhoe Primary School will become oversubscribed.

Old signal boxes on the soon to reopen line are being replaced by a computerised system.

Police say the bar is the "epicentre" of violence in the town, including brawls with weapons.

The stoneware jar is about 900 years old and was made as a decorative piece to measure out grain.

Sunderland City Council is expected to approve the move next week.

The approval paves the way for the Middlesbrough FC Foundation to move in and operate the site.

A sculpture is being installed along the river near where the women worked during World War Two.

Northumbria Police Insp Wayne Daniels says it was a "despicable act".

The BBC Radio Newcastle team completes 24 miles (38.6km) in the pool, live on Friday's Look North.

An explosion in Benwell, Newcastle, killed a seven-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man.

Allen Tejan's mother says losing her only son has left her "heartbroken".

A suspect has been arrested after trying to escape through a bog - despite not being able to swim.