Head coach Alan Dickens is enthused by some of Newcastle Red Bulls' new players despite their winless start to the Prem season.

Gateshead Council says there had previously been no way to secure the cash to demolish the road.

Robert Cohen writes to the government to raise concerns about the risk of future deaths.

Stockton Borough Council agrees plans to close 11 smaller sites over the next decade.

Wellfield School will use the cash to create facilities for an additional 89 pupils.

Nathan Cullen had a history of abusing his partner before attacking her at home last year, a court hears.

Craig Martin is the latest member of a gang to be jailed after police busted the EncroChat network.

Marco Gabbiadini praises Omar Alderete and Dan Ballard for 'booting' away Wolves' threat.

Mark Simpson, 51, recorded people getting changed at the Skegness resort on 30 occasions.

Snowy, a white Lionhead lop, is believed to have been taken from her hutch at the weekend.

North Tyneside Council says six weeks is enough to gather views on plans to close and merge schools.

George Clarke, who grew up in the North East, will take up the role with Northumbria University.

Penguin Books opens 90 of the book exchanges around the country to celebrate its 90th anniversary.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is a "visionary" as they prepare to meet in the Champions League.

In total nine people have been arrested after shots were fired and a car was torched, police say.