Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.

North Tyneside Council announced plans earlier this month to merge two primary schools.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses Manchester United, the career he'd have chosen if he wasn't in football, and the team he'd like to manage.

Captain Ben Stokes says he can accept criticism of his England team but believes allegations of arrogance are “too far”.

Joaquin Moro scores two tries as Leicester Tigers return to the Prem with a bonus-point victory at Newcastle.

The plans for a 170-container facility off Ferryboat Lane is rejected by councillors.

A man says he was 18 when Adam Hall, who denies multiple offences, raped and infected him with HIV.

The pedestrian dies after being hit by an HGV on the A66 not far from Riverside Stadium.

Four play areas receive a share of £10,000 to replace broken equipment and carry out improvements.

Maxine Thompson-Curl has been campaigning since her son Kristian died after an assault in 2011.

Cargo Fleet Football Club says the fence at Thorntree Park in Middlesbrough keeps children safe.

Natalie Wolf, who was then called Ryan Haley, is jailed for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.

Fan Raul Kohli says supporters were not being aggressive towards police.

Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope has made a couple of costly errors recently and "all options are on the table" ahead of the trip to Everton, according to boss Eddie Howe.

Tighter rules have led to more inspections, Stockton-on-Tees Council says.

York City sign defender Zak Johnson on loan from Premier League side Sunderland until January.