Others being recognised in the north-east of England and Cumbria include a shooter and a vet.

Jenny Coates says the former's president's death has brought up "a lot of memories" of his stay.

Police are appealing for information after the theft in Middlesbrough.

North Tyneside Council hopes a new provider for the Wallsend farm will be in place in early 2025.

A 15-year-old is arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in Newton Aycliffe.

While the point was shared between the two promotion-chasing teams, Boro defender Dael Fry feels his side displayed a higher quality than the Clarets.

A chance to see how much your remember of the more unusual stories we wrote about this year.

Teesside International Airport is bringing in strong revenue but has yet to make a profit.

Proposed improvements include new goals, basketball hoops and a sports court with anti-slip paint.

Planning documents say one of the facades was never completed.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says there is 'no drama' despite their stoppage-time defeat at Stoke City.

Crew left family celebrations for hours to respond to their first Christmas Day call-out in years.

Train operator Nexus wants to add 156 parking bays to a Newcastle station near new housing estates.

Newcastle quayside is to close to traffic while large-scale equipment is moved, the council says.