The BBC and the Yorkshire and North East Film Archive want to trace those captured in the 1945 footage.

Former Sunderland and Wimbledon winger Carlton Fairweather dies at the age of 63.

A helicopter and lifeboat searched Hartlepool after an emergency beacon was set off, the RNLI says.

Police say Andrew Leaver died in the crash which involved two motorcycles and two cars on the A688.

Jason Jones, who is serving life for attempted murder, is sentenced for potting and violence.

Problems accessing the PACS system in Gateshead began on 7 April, impacting some patients.

Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead will each host a Pride celebration, beginning on 7 June.

Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond says the sport's disciplinary process "is flawed" as he begins a six-match ban.

Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall says the team must "deliver performances for the manager to be proud of" as Eddie Howe recovers from pneumonia.

Work to revamp facilities at the Miners' Welfare Ground in Chilton is expected to start soon.

Despite concerns from the probation service, Mohammed Elgamal is given a suspended prison sentence.

Scott Morrison's more than 4,000 image haul included graphic sexual abuse of a baby, a court hears.

BBC Sport asked for your views on the job Michael Carrick is doing at Middlesbrough - here's what you said.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will miss at least the next two Premier League matches as no timeframe is given for his return.

Middlesbrough Council say discussions are "ongoing" for the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum.

Kieron Brady says Sunderland should use things that "aren’t generally thought of as a norm within football" to inspire the team to the play-off final.