People in Consett paint and hide rocks in the community, with some ending up as far away as New York.

A North East charity says young fathers are "often misunderstood and misrepresented".

The move follows claims the artwork was antisemitic and should not be shown in a public space.

Newcastle's Argentina second row Pedro Rubiolo is to join Premiership rivals Bristol in the summer of 2025.

The former professional footballer sometimes felt he lost the trust of those closest to him due to the articles, claiming it had impacted his career.

The surgery is now under new management following an assessment by the health watchdog.

The extra beds will allow staff to respond to "volatile changes in demand", an official says.

Sarah Chilton was found wearing her friend's coat and trainers, Newcastle Crown Court is told.

The University of Sunderland wants to knock down the Forster Building, off Chester Road.

Salim Khan claims he panicked and had not realised the people trying to speak to him were police.

Ben Doak stars for Scotland but others were also in action for Ireland, Guyana, Australia and Suriname.

Lukasz Gajowski fled after being seen trying to take pictures up the girl's school skirt, a court hears.

The money raised in memory of Andrew Lartey and Georgia Tate is going towards a local music centre.

Trai Hume, Dan Ballard and Chris Mepham enjoyed successful Nations League group campaigns with Northern Ireland and Wales.

Gateshead Council's leader says the authority faces "extreme" financial pressures.

Mayor Ben Houchen says great events are bringing people to the region but there is more to do.