Maurice and Nancy Iilett have spent seven decades raising a family and touring the UK on motorbikes.

Sunderland-based Hays Travel is rewarding staff after hitting £3bn in sales this year.

Latest transfer gossip from Sunderland.

WC White was found in South Petherton in 1987 and once featured at Cornish theme park Flambards.

Newcastle City Library will close two hours earlier on a Saturday as part of budget cuts.

Work on the three cycleways are due to start in September, after approval from Hartlepool's council.

Watch free-kick specialists in FA Cup action, including David Beckham, Dimitri Payet and Frank Lampard.

The devices are installed by a charity set up by the family of a man who died from a cardiac arrest.

A Sunderland-supporting councillor says the honour goes "beyond tribal allegiance to Newcastle".

Of 19 officers suspended, five face allegations of sexual misconduct and six of domestic abuse.

Police are investigating after Darren Tulip was found seriously injured and died five days later.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team removes an object that had been brought on to the premises.

The Durham Council programme offers one-to-one support from a mentor for six months.

With thousands expected at Newcastle United's victory parade, parking hours will be extended.

The panels at Hetton Pool and Wellness Centre should save about £35,000 in operating costs annually.

Most of the area's houses in multiple occupation are located in Coatham and around the town centre.