Newcastle University hands out £2.4m after strikes in a move unions say could be followed elsewhere.

Middlesbrough Council applies to bring down the buildings at Lingfield Farm in Coulby Newham.

The latest transfer gossip involving Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window

The property in Church Street, Hartlepool, is next door to another previously approved HMO.

Clubs hope having the world's biggest rugby stars in Sunderland with attract new players.

Newcastle United needed no added motivation for the visit of Liverpool, but the Alexander Isak saga has nevertheless added spice to the occasion.

Matt Milnes stars with the ball as Yorkshire move into pole position in Group B, while Worcestershire go through behind Gloucestershire in Group A.

Corrie Lee Stavers, 28, suffered fatal head injuries at a funfair on Saturday afternoon, police say.

Fire chiefs warn government proposals could affect crews' ability to keep communities safe.

Cleveland Police say they are cracking down on anti-social behaviour in a seafront car park.

Campaigners want a plaque to honour the 15 woman and one man publicly executed in August 1650.