The four punched and kicked their victim as he lay defenceless on the ground, a court hears.

Restoration work begins at the listed chapel and school after owls were found in its roof.

Francesco Mango is sentenced after admitting pulling a knife on the couple in Cramlington.

Cleveland Fire Brigade says it received "countless" calls about the blaze.

The 51-year-old was treated by paramedics following the incident on Linthorpe Road.

Fellow trainer Rebecca Menzies says Mr Wade was not only a friend but instrumental to her success.

Several setbacks over the year affect the multimillion-pound restoration of the historic building.

A court hears he was part of a group of criminals targeting the HMRC's self-assessment scheme.

Charities call for better support, with one saying the high number was linked to deprivation.

The council is to introduce charges in February, which will see the end of an hour's free parking.

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Todd initially denies inflicting more than 100 injuries on Melissa Eastick but changes his plea.

Lord Beamish says he wants to address issues with the Post Office's Capture system.

Archie York, 7, died in a house explosion in Newcastle, along with a man in his 30s.

The £1.7m scheme on Linthorpe Road continues to face a backlash, two years after it was installed.

A man in his 60s has been arrested following the crash on Newcastle's Coast Road.

They are accused of killing Lewis Bell, 26, in Stockton in September.

The branch says there has been a drop in anti-social behaviour in the area.

Melissa Eastick had more than 100 injuries when she died at her ex's Sunderland home, a court hears.

Liberal Democrat councillors want to put pressure on Northumbrian Water to take action.