A statue is unveiled to Mary Ann Macham who fled from Virginia to North Shields in the 1830s.

Teesside judge jails Corbett, who he calls a "third rate wannabe gangster", for Shane Finn's death.

A former friend of Adam Hall's says he had to comfort a man the defendant had unprotected sex with.

The image of Abe, taken by Christopher Owens, is on display in the National Portrait Gallery.

Hartlepool United say their search for a replacement for manager Simon Grayson is still ongoing a month after his exit.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place in the North East of England.

Michael Johnson had been jailed twice before for attacking the same woman, a court hears.

More than 100 people attend a public meeting held over the future of the National Glass Centre.

Newcastle City councillor Alistair Chisholm, who represents Ouseburn, quits the ruling party.

Temperatures fell below zero overnight and more snow and ice is expected in some areas on Thursday.

Tynemouth resident Richard Weir says the wreckage is a "massive risk" to beach-goers.

Retailers on Teesside are being invited to a series of workshops aiming to boost town centre trade.

Newcastle City Council says it will be ending the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) upgrade scheme in January.

People are being warned to take care as severe weather warnings are issued.