Plans for a micropub fell though and Nexus is still looking for someone to take over the premises.

Durham Wildlife Trust wants to raise enough money to transform the fields into wetland.

Staff at a Winter Wonderland event in Sunderland hit out after being left waiting weeks for wages.

Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts.

A late Ben Bamber try snatches a win for Sale against Newcastle Falcons as both sides progress to the quarter-finals of the Premiership Rugby Cup.

People are invited to raise concerns or voice opinions at monthly informal meetings in a coffee shop.

The council says vehicles stopping where they should not cause obstruction at the busy junction.

The artwork features riders and horses from the Stepney Bank Stables charity.

"Thought provoking" artworks will be installed in public spaces around Middlesbrough station.

Friends of 18-year-old Connor Brown complete a walk from Sunderland to South Shields.

Sunderland City Council is calling on businesses to offer apprenticeships to those leaving care.

Newcastle's Percy House is "not up to modern standards", according to the Hanro Group.

The Grade II-listed structure was built in 1869 but its northern aisle was never completed.

The council is funding a beach care officer post to organise efforts such as litter picks.

The committee is looking into benefits and pitfalls of making accepting cash mandatory.

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick says there can be 'no sugar-coating' his team's run of five defeats in six games

Man City boss Pep Guardiola praises his side's display and calls new signing Nico Gonzalez a "mini Rodri" following the 4-0 win over Newcastle.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe admits his side were not at their best against Man City and says "poor moments" from the Magpies led to the 4-0 defeat.