The plans are passed despite fears from nearby bars about noise complaints.

Cleveland's Victoria Fuller is named preferred candidate to replace its retiring chief constable.

Callum Wilson begins talks with Newcastle United over a new contract, with his current deal set to expire at the end of June.

A charity warns there is a "vacuum" of age-appropriate help for people under 65.

The Lioness says it feels "surreal" to be presented with her home county's highest civic honour.

More than 120 men were killed when the oil rig capsized in the Norwegian North Sea in 1980.

The discovery "fascinates" pupils who were study the War when the forgotten shelter was uncovered.

It results from a review of evidence in the report into the prolific abuser John Smyth QC.

The Attorney General's Office will consider whether Reece Galbraith's jail term is too lenient.

Worcester Warriors continue their recruitment for their return to rugby next season with the arrival of Newcastle full-back Louis Brown.

Haider Ali is to have his sentence reviewed after being jailed for 10 years for the Stockton attacks.

The solo engagement in Hexham comes just over a week since the King and Queen's visit to Canada.

It joins Stone Valley North and Kubix, which were also cancelled at the end of May.

Families of men killed when an oil rig capsized off the Norwegian coast 45 years ago welcome the move.

What would the Championship table look like if it was based on clubs' points differences from 2023-24 to 2024-25?

A Reform UK taskforce will analyse council spending, with the timeframe for Durham to be confirmed.

The government agrees the final £6.3m Tyne Bridge repair cash after putting it on hold last year.