A five-day line closure is coinciding with Newcastle's Carabao Cup game against Chelsea.

MP Ian Lavery casts doubt over the number of jobs an as yet unbuilt data centre will create.

Hardy’s Funeral Services had hoped to convert a house in Spennymoor.

Ben Clark takes charge of Gateshead on an interim basis after Rob Elliot leaves for the manager's job at Crawley Town.

Eight people are arrested in Stockton on suspicion of robbery, knife crime and drug offences.

Jayden McGuinness died in hospital on Sunday after suffering serious injuries, police say.

Rob Elliot leaves Gateshead to become the new Crawley Town manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The store will employ about 40 people from the local area, Sunderland councillors hear.

Viv Anderson wore the jersey when he became the first black footballer to win a full England cap.

Cases of whooping cough in Middlesbrough and Redcar rise as jab rates fall.

Johnnie Jackson says AFC Wimbledon have endured a "crazy week" as they prepare to face Newcastle in their rescheduled EFL Cup tie.

Karen Kilgour, who ran unopposed in the contest, says she would "lead a forward-looking council".

"It can give you something to be proud of, when you don't have anything to be proud of."

A charity raises safety concerns as Hartlepool Council introduces the charges.

A pedestrian crossing replaces Leazes Footbridge, which was used by hundreds of people daily.

Bin collections are finally back to the usual schedule after strikes lasting eight months.

Steven Ling remains in custody while the Parole Board determines whether to reconsider its decision.

Crawley Town are set to appoint Gateshead boss Rob Elliot as their manager, BBC Radio Newcastle has been told.