Sam Gallagher's second-half winner sends Blackburn Rovers second in the Championship as they edge past Middlesbrough.

Businesses fear the proposed 18-storey structure could spoil some of Newcastle's best known views.

Four-year-old Indianna Maddison died five days after a swimming pool accident at an Egypt hotel.

Five people deny murdering Tomasz Dembler, whose injuries were caused by 'blunt force', a court hears.

The child is believed to have been a passenger on the bike, police say.

Leeds United and local police are to review an incident during which Newcastle fans say they were involved in a "frightening" crush.

A 40-year-old woman who was a passenger was seriously injured and remains in hospital.

A number of pets were killed when a fire destroyed a house in Stockton.

The blaze started at a property on Suffolk Street yesterday afternoon.

Cleveland Fire Brigade say the property was severely damaged and it took more than two hours to extinguish.

No further details about the injured animals have been released.

Simon Birch was found at a house with injuries police said were caused by a blade.

It is so "black researchers and academics can achieve their full potential", a scientist says.

The musician and die-hard Newcastle fan travelled up to St James' Park to celebrate the club's takeover.

Jack's dream comes true after his hero Sam Fender arranges for him to perform at a concert.

The singer's move comes after posts on a jobs website alleged SSD management had mistreated staff.