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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Stockton Council will focus on "quality over quantity" with 11 sites at risk of eventual closure.

Newcastle Red Bulls managing director Jonny Petrie says Gregor Townsend's role does not get in the way of his Scotland commitments.

Teesside University will carry out fast testing which could save lives, councils in the area say.

James Elliott was last seen when the RFA Tidesurge was near Tory Island, Donegal on 14 November.