The safety measure will be trialled on match days during the football season.

Former Rotherham, Tranmere and Hartlepool manager Ronnie Moore has been diagnosed with myeloma.

Hooker George McGuigan has rejoined Newcastle Falcons for a third spell on a one-year contract.

Plans fall within a new government exception to build on green belt, but concerns have been raised.

In the wake of anti-immigration riots last year, two Islamic leaders say they still feel unsafe.

Red Bull's takeover of Newcastle Falcons is close to going through, with the club set to be renamed Newcastle Red Bulls.

The North Tyneside Council mobile service has been visiting twice weekly since the library closed.

Neighbouring properties are evacuated as a precaution following the incident at Hallstile Bank.

Surrey take three wickets in the final session to leave Durham 222-5 in their second innings, a lead of just 53.

Northumbria Police closes the house following complaints from members of the public.

Eight machines were damaged in the attack at Admiral Casino on Newport Road, witnesses say.

Manchester United make RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko their number one choice to come in as a new striker this summer.

Hugh Holmes' victim suffered a brain injury and says his life has changed beyond all recognition.

The 19-year-old striker is weighing up a move to the North East after being made available on loan by the west Londoners.

BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury is joined by Northern Echo writer Scott Wilson to discuss what Middlesbrough have left to do in the transfer window.

Newcastle Falcons centre Connor Doherty signs a new deal, keeping him at the club until the end of next season.