Hospitals in Sunderland and South Shields are taking part in a national study of genetic conditions.

Villagers led a huge fundraising effort but are without tenants for the Fishers Arms two years on.

Worcestershire's relegation is confirmed on day three of their County Championship match at Durham after missing out on maximum batting points.

The £33.5m scheme will see derelict buildings near Northern Studios become production facilities.

A 32-year-old is arrested on suspicion of child neglect in Thornaby over the death.

The Liberal Democrat leader says net zero policies were saving money for taxpayers in Durham.

The proposals for a lane on Chester Road will not go ahead after opposition from residents.

The eight-year-old was discovered by ambulance staff at a property in Billingham.

The Metro carriage will help provide "vital training services" for firefighters, Nexus says.

Lloyd Kelly lasted just six months at Newcastle - but is threatening to become a cult figure at European superpower Juventus.

A man and woman are remanded in custody after being charged following the two-year-old girl's death.

A medical panel rules Kwan, who was jailed for more than 31 years, will be erased from registers.

Winger Lamine Yamal is not part of Barcelona's squad for their Champions League match at Newcastle United on Thursday.