Although the council says it is safe, one local councillor says metal is sticking out of the ground.

Tackling Metro fare dodgers, concerns over low salmon numbers and bringing black metal music back.

Newcastle United close in on the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw.

Rob Edwards reflects on Middlesbrough's opening day victory over Swansea City in his first competitive game in charge.

A High Street transformation and how a village flower competition helped a woman's cancer recovery.

Sunderland make former West Ham left-back Arthur Masuaku their 10th signing of the summer.

Volunteers uncover the stories of local people who died in both world wars.

Jack Dillon, who has Down's syndrome, says he is proud to be featured in the book.

Newcastle City Council is installing a camera on Redheugh Bridge after reports of anti-social behaviour.

Eddie Howe says "everything is in play" with Alexander Isak - but the Newcastle manager needs players that "really want to play" for the club.

A team of caretakers has already made improvements to the town's Pallister Park.

The bridge over the River Tyne is being closed for 12 hours, with diversions over the Tyne Bridge.

Gateshead sign Doncaster Rovers winger Kyle Hurst on loan until 4 January.

Redcar Model Boat Club says there is "light in the end of the tunnel" with works progressing well.

Sunderland City Council expects congestion when England face the USA at the Stadium of Light.

Staff at South Tyneside Council are being advised when to hide or correct misinformation online.