Plans for mortuary next to school withdrawn published at 17:39 British Summer Time 1 October
Hardy’s Funeral Services had hoped to convert a house in Spennymoor.
Read MoreHardy’s Funeral Services had hoped to convert a house in Spennymoor.
Read MoreBen Clark takes charge of Gateshead on an interim basis after Rob Elliot leaves for the manager's job at Crawley Town.
Read MoreEight people are arrested in Stockton on suspicion of robbery, knife crime and drug offences.
Read MoreJayden McGuinness died in hospital on Sunday after suffering serious injuries, police say.
Read MoreRob Elliot leaves Gateshead to become the new Crawley Town manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Read MoreThe store will employ about 40 people from the local area, Sunderland councillors hear.
Read MoreCases of whooping cough in Middlesbrough and Redcar rise as jab rates fall.
Read MoreKaren Kilgour, who ran unopposed in the contest, says she would "lead a forward-looking council".
Read MoreA charity raises safety concerns as Hartlepool Council introduces the charges.
Read MoreA pedestrian crossing replaces Leazes Footbridge, which was used by hundreds of people daily.
Read MoreBin collections are finally back to the usual schedule after strikes lasting eight months.
Read MoreCrawley Town are set to appoint Gateshead boss Rob Elliot as their manager, BBC Radio Newcastle has been told.
Read MoreA civil rights group criticises local authorities for bringing in banning orders.
Read MoreJob losses affecting 76 members of staff could come as early as 1 November, a union says.
Read MoreDrones will be used across the North East of England to test water in hard-to-reach areas.
Read MoreEight awards are handed out to those supporting their community and helping those in need.
Read MoreOfficers detect the strong odour of the drugs while investigating a separate matter nearby.
Read MoreThe eight winners include a journalist from Sierra Leone, a first responder and a teacher.
Read MoreProsecutors say Jake Wray was checking if drivers were "English", he claims he wanted to warn them.
Read MoreAndrew Jones, who has more than 50 motoring offences, is jailed after crashing while fleeing police.
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