Work on Newport Bridge will cause delays for motorists until it reopens on 31 August.

Newcastle striker Callum Wilson is leaving the club after failing to agree a new contract at St James' Park.

The latest EFL transfer gossip in the summer transfer window

The council says concerns are acknowledged amid residents' anger over the plans.

On 18 April a person was hit by a train at a level crossing in Sunderland, a watchdog says.

Council bosses say residents "deserve a fair chance" of parking outside their homes.

Three new hubs are being launched after success in other parts of the city, authorities say.

Skye once busked on Newcastle Quayside but now she is developing her talent at The Glasshouse.

Blyth Wildlife Rescue says it is seeing a surge in birds and animals with litter-related injuries.

An appeal over the previously refused proposal for 265 homes is likely to be delayed.

Alasdair MacConachie, known as Mr Darlington, is immortalised on the bandstand in South Park.

Women falling ill after fake Botox jabs, sniffer dogs and a cafe plan made headlines this week.

Though Corinthian stopped making football figures in 2011, collectors are still going strong.

Solar panels on the roof of Shanklea Primary School in Cramlington were ablaze, fire service says.

Members of two cannabis gangs are sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court.

To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

The playground is being built to host family-friendly events in Derwent Walk Country Park.

The facility, in Sunderland, will host tournaments and help train the next generation of players.