He carried on downloading child abuse images even after getting a suspended sentence, a court hears.

Bosses say the sale of their Newcastle building means closure, but the council says it will help.

The Environment Agency creek repairs are part of a wider plan to fix flood defences across the UK.

The popular pier, damaged in 2023's Storm Babet, officially reopens following "complex" repair work.

Durham agree a three-year contract with Somerset all-rounder Kasey Aldridge, who had a loan spell at the club in the T20 Blast, from 2026.

Alexander Isak is angling for a move away from Newcastle United but Eritreans in the city are keen for the man they see as an "ambassador" to stay with the Magpies.

Durham sign Gloucestershire fast bowler Archie Bailey on a three-year deal from next season.

A report says the Potland Burn site could become the "leading habitat bank in the north of England".

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is still determined to join Premier League champions Liverpool before the transfer window closes.

Darlington FC's chief executive says it is an "incredibly complex process" for the club.

All passengers on board the coach were safely evacuated and the A19 has reopened, police say.

The club's current and previous chairmen fear construction could prevent future ground expansion.

Red Bull complete their takeover of Newcastle Falcons, with the club being renamed Newcastle Red Bulls.

Upgrades are due to be finished early next year rather than this summer, as originally hoped.

A man in his 50s suffered facial injuries and a man in his 20s has been arrested, police say.