A hospitality group describes the event as "generic" and warns it competes with existing businesses.

RSPB Salthome's bird tracking antenna follows two jack snipes on their European migration.

Business owners in Hexham have made their own Christmas advert, encouraging people to shop locally.

More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

The council leader says "just about every local authority in the country is suffering".

The hubs are due to open in Newcastle and Gateshead in the new year.

Stuart Porthouse welcomes the release after 30 years of surplus mineworker pension funds.

Advocates of the "tourist tax" believe it will drive growth but opponents say it will be a burden.

Tom Christie says powering Newcastle Red Bulls into a glorious new era would be full compensation for missing out on an All Blacks call-up.

The National Trust's proposed Safe Harbour scheme is seen as a potential lifeline for the centre.

Construction workers are back on site at the Berwick hospital under an interim contractor.

Newcastle United are to launch a complaint following the "unacceptable treatment" of their supporters by French police after their side's defeat against Marseille.

Curious Futures is taking over the running of Newcastle Pride after its former owner closed down.

Steven Patterson is barred from all football matches for three years and ordered to pay a £346 fine.

Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling reflects on the start he got as a player and coach in Newcastle ahead of Friday's Prem visit.