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Bank and bowling alley to move into former storepublished at 09:17 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

While plans are approved, developers axe proposals for a rooftop restaurant and bar at the site.

University halls destroyed in fire to be restoredpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Newcastle University says it will restore the building but has not decided what it will be used for.

Gossip: Barcelona line up Isak as Gyokeres alternativepublished at 07:38 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Boy, 9, befriended by actor dies from cancerpublished at 07:15 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

The parents of Hartlepool boy Riley Bains, whose story touched thousands, pay tribute to their son.

Prison working conditions unacceptable, staff saypublished at 06:21 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

It follows the release of a report which found a rise in drug use and violence at the Durham site.

Crumbling city bridge to close for repairspublished at 06:12 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

The River Tyne crossing is to shut for a day to allow repairs to handrails and the road surface.

Post office that inspired Postman Pat may be savedpublished at 06:11 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Glendale Gateway Trust has an offer on the building accepted and has a new postmaster lined up.

FA Cup holders Man Utd to face Sunderland in quarter-finalspublished at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Women's FA Cup holders Manchester United have been drawn at home to second division side Sunderland in the 2024-25 quarter-finals.

Glass Centre's Sunday closure 'diabolical' movepublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Sunderland University says the decision to close the venue on Sundays is "carefully considered".

Respiratory hubs to stay open due to high demandpublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

The 34 hubs in the North East and Cumbria will now stay open until the end of February.

Bellingham fit to return for Luton gamepublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is fit to play against Luton Town on Wednesday after recovering from an ankle knock.

Carrick on 'freshness' and Smith retirementpublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to BBC Radio Tees ahead of their trip to Sheffield United on Wednesday (20:00 GMT).

Child trapped in parcel locker rescuedpublished at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Cleveland Fire Brigade says the child's oxygen levels fell to dangerously low levels while inside.

Budding lawyer fined for dealing cannabis published at 12:13 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Police caught Umair Arfan handing over cannabis from his car, Newcastle Crown Court hears.

Pedestrian killed in crash had 'brightest future'published at 11:11 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Harrison Harvey's family, from Hartlepool, pay tribute to the 25-year-old after he was hit by a car.

Engel joins FC Cincinnati in MLS on loan from Boropublished at 10:40 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Danish defender Lukas Engel leaves Middlesbrough to join FC Cincinnati on loan for the 2025 MLS season.

Pick of the stats: Sheffield United v Middlesbroughpublished at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Sheffield United eye a place at the top as they host play-off contenders Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening (20:00 GMT).

Pick of the stats: Sunderland v Luton Townpublished at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Luton Town make the trip up to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday (19:45 GMT) as boss Matt Bloomfield searches for his first win in charge.

'You could feel the 12th man's energy feeding the players'published at 09:22 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Driver charged £170 in fake parking code scampublished at 07:47 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Sunderland City Council says fraudsters are targeting its car parks with fake QR codes.

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