Allison Charlton's face "lit up" when the horse came to hospital, her family says.

Stockton students can learn skills in a real cockpit, Boeing 737 cabin and flight simulator.

A stretch of the A1 between J60 Bradbury and J62 Carville reopens after several hours.

Councillors vote to give the developer time to answer further questions on the Penshaw Hill scheme.

Report finds life expectancy in Gateshead and County Durham is lower than the national average.

Wales defender Rhiannon Roberts signs for Sunderland on a two-year deal following her departure from Spanish side Real Betis.

A three-wicket burst by Dan Worrall resurrects Surrey's victory ambitions after Alex Lees and Ollie Robinson raise Durham hopes of a draw.

Sunderland complete the signing of Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra in a reported club-record £30m deal from Strasbourg.

Newcastle United apologise for causing any offence in a video that was used to launch the club's new third kit

Building work will "continue as normal" on the film studio, says the North East Mayor.

Newcastle City Council says it has to prioritise the most urgent repairs due to a lack of funding.

Sniffer dogs uncover items hidden in spots including the inside of an electric butchering bone saw.

Residents say an alleged attack on a man by youths is the latest in a spate of anti-social behaviour.

Josh Coburn speaks to Radio Tees about his time at Middlesbrough and his reasons for leaving the club to join Millwall.