Anthony Whitesmith broke into the rooms of two sleeping women, a court is told.

Sunderland reportedly face competition in the race to sign Ajax striker Chuba Akpom,

Boro are reportedly close to completing deals for goalkeeper Mark Travers and defender Josh Dede, 19.

The self-contained rooms will have washing facilities, Sunderland City Council documents state.

Mental health campaigner to walk 1,400 miles with a fridge on his back to raise awareness.

The authority's economy lead says the proposals are "exciting" but there is "a long journey" ahead.

Katherine Ashton says she flagged her condition "every step of the way" before the major operation.

The UCU is launching a formal dispute against Durham University over its plans to make job cuts.

A council says work will start in mid-April on the structure, to avoid disturbing nesting birds.

UCU representative Prof Matt Perry says the move is "reputationally damaging" to the institution.

Daniel Lee's jail term for targeting more than 30 children is increased to six years and two months.

Fallowlees is the first National Trust farm to be leased to a charity so woman can grow crops.

Power and water supplies are restored to nearby residents, South Tyneside Council confirms.

Operator O2 says it "clearly communicated" the news about its mast upgrade in Esh Winning.

A nurse who injected a man with a muscle-relaxing anaesthetic intended to kill him, a jury decides.

The gaming giant says the closure is part of plans to "ensure long-term stability" at the firm.

Alexander Adams was seen handling an imitation gun near a school and university, a court hears.

Derby County re-sign centre-back Matt Clarke from Middlesbrough until the end of the season for an undisclosed fee.

Albanian national Arben Meta was hiding behind a fridge when police raided a house, a court is told.