The blocks will be lifted from the River Wear and analysed.

A celebration of errors, and a ball mystery, that help make life that little bit better - for some.

Engineering works are taking place across the north-east of England this weekend and next.

With the Northern Lights seen for the first time this autumn, experts say how you can see them.

Newcastle Red Bulls kick off their new era with a comfortable 26-14 win against Harlequins in the Prem Rugby Cup.

Joshua Oliver, 28, is due in court in connection with the fire, which broke out on Thursday.

The South Shields artist addressed fans at a launch event in Gateshead.

Hartlepool signed free agent midfielder Nathan Ferguson, who spent last season playing for Maidenhead in the National League

The worst ward in Middlesbrough for childhood obesity is North Ormesby, a council meeting hears.

The closure of the road outside St James' Park at the end of games will run across the season.

The union jack was attached to Penshaw Monument without permission, the National Trust says.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says that new signing David Strelec is "an exciting player" for the squad after the forward impressed while on international duty.

Metal plates were used to ensure the weight of passengers did not damage sliding steps, Nexus says.

Steve Diamond warns Newcastle fans not to expect an instant transformation into trophy contenders on the back of Red Bull's takeover.