'I drove 6,800 miles to university'published at 14:55 British Summer Time 30 March
Yukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later this year.
Read MoreYukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later this year.
Read MoreA look back at some of the stories you might have missed on Wearside this week.
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Read MoreAnt & Dec and Newcastle legends like Alan Shearer join fans for an open-top bus parade and party.
Read MoreTens of thousands of supporters flocked the streets of Newcastle to honour the team's Carabao Cup win.
Read MoreTens of thousands of supporters have joined the celebrations as the bus travels through the city.
Read MoreGreg Fisilau's last-minute try sees Exeter come from behind to beat Newcastle 17-15 to win the battle of the Premiership's bottom two sides.
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Read MoreTroy Baker says he is "overwhelmed" by the response to his free anti-bullying classes.
Read MorePhilip Wright says he does not remember his cardiac arrest as he meets the crew who saved him.
Read MoreA report for Stockton Council says residential care homes are the biggest carbon emitters.
Read MoreCounty Durham and Darlington's police boss says road deaths and injuries are still "too high".
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