Simonside is now reopen but its closure led to checks at 59 stations along the network.

From a four-year-old novice pianist, Llewelyn Blezard-Greenwell is now off to St David's Cathedral.

George Hazard is jailed for a totally unprovoked attack on a man in a bar in Sunderland.

A father says that boards in the South Tyneside are would help children express their needs better.

Generations campaigned for mains power in the Upper Coquet valley and now, at last, they have it.

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade in a move that could have a knock-on effect on Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak.

Both Liverpool and Manchester City will face 15-time winners Real Madrid in the league phase of the Champions League.

Nathan Henderson pleads guilty to charges including 11 counts of sexual activity with a child.

Amol Randhawa is raising money for the hospice where his mother passed away 20 years ago.

The government says it will back a site developing RNA therapies with a £29m investment.

Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg is "absolutely buzzing" after signing a new contract, which will see him stay at the Stadium of Light until 2030.

The blaze broke out at Redhouse Working Men's Club in Sunderland during the early hours.

Jason Hoganson's conviction for assaulting a woman a day after he was freed from jail is quashed.

An inspector says the County Durham and Darlington service has a "challenging caseload".