An adoptive mother from Tyneside is among many worried at the impact of a government funding change.

Wearside stories include a second by-election and a boy's speeding plea after he was hit by a car.

Two brothers tell their story after surviving a rip tide and a reunion between a man and a parrot.

Ex-England left-back Ashley Cole says Tino Livramento has "a beautiful and bright future" and can reach "whatever level he wants".

The lines will be introduced after residents say existing parking markings are "routinely ignored".

The Story, in Durham city, welcomes more than 120,000 people in its first year of operation.

Simon Grayson becomes the new Hartlepool United manager for the eighth English job of his career.

Samantha Ray gave up her job in January and now runs a support group in Hartlepool.

Layton Carr, described by his family as a "cheeky, happy lad", had a passion for motorbikes.

Wooler, in Northumberland, helped shape the children's television series, its creator said.

The Redcar Kite Festival, now in its second year, is billed as one of the biggest in the country.

Christopher Miller says the call-and-response tunes help bring people together and boost wellbeing.

A regeneration fund is announced in the Spending Review, but recipients still await details.

Runaway T20 Blast North Group leaders Northamptonshire suffer their first defeat of the season as Lancashire narrow the gap at the top.

Sisters Claire Riley and Lesley Powell are among the list of North East recipients of honours.

England opener Tammy Beaumont makes 81 from 44 balls to help The Blaze beat Durham and stay unbeaten in the Women's T20 Blast.

Health bosses investigate side-effects suffered after cosmetic injections in Durham and Darlington.

Kevin Enright made dozens of fraudulent transactions and left the school in debt, a court hears.

Pupils at the school in Prudhoe, Northumberland, are currently studying in Washington.