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.

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.