Members of the planning committee say they have nothing to do due to a lack of applications.

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien says Eliezer Mayenda offers a 'perfect education' of what is needed to do well at the club.

Gateshead Council is appointing a domestic abuse champion to oversee how it tackles the issue.

Seven officers were hurt in the six-vehicle crash on the A1 near the Newcastle-Gateshead border.

Hartlepool Council lobbies the government to include health when considering alcohol licences.

A Whitburn man appears at Newcastle Crown Court following the crash on Thursday.

The hanger would be built store L-159 "Honey Badger" fighter planes at Teesside Airport.

Artist Harry Lawson has created an edition of the 1980s community magazine, blending new and old.

The co-founder of Bakerman in Darlington hopes to mentor more young people through baking.

The Newcastle Puppetry Festival takes place at Exhibition Park for the first time.

Northampton Saints keep their slim Premiership title defence hopes alive with a five-try victory away at Newcastle Falcons.

Michael Carrick is thrilled as Tommy Conway's injury-time penalty keeps Middlesbrough firmly in the play-off hunt.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris believes Trai Hume's red card was "harsh" made it tough for his side in their 2-1 loss at Bristol City.

James Wharton, George Hill and Dom Bess hit half-centuries as Yorkshire edge close to a second batting point against Durham.

A motorcycle rider suffers serious injuries and is in hospital in a critical condition.

Proposals involve building 29 homes at the site of the former working men's club in New Herrington.