Conservative MP Matt Vickers raises the consultation over the high street plans in Parliament.

The Grade II listed structure in Sunderland's Roker Park dates back to the 1880s.

Shaun Monaghan headed a gang handling hundreds of thousands pounds of worth drugs, a judge says.

Durham council says people living in the area will be asked to help decide where money is spent.

A 25-year-old man appears in court over the death of Macaulay Branighan who was stabbed in Stockton.

One man was injured in the Grangetown attacks which brought widespread damage to local homes and cars.

Brenda Heslop lay in wait outside John Hardy's home before stabbing him in the chest, a court hears.

Hashem Abedi is accused of attempting to murder three prison officers at HMP Frankland in Durham.

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BBC Look North

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History is being made as the Mercury Prize uproots itself from London for the first time in its 33-year history and lands in Newcastle.

The decision by the British Phonographic Industry to move one of the UK’s most prestigious music awards 300 miles north sends a clear signal: the industry is finally taking the North East seriously.

Running alongside the main event is the inaugural Mercury Fringe Festival - a celebratory week of artist showcases, masterclasses and workshops shining a spotlight on the region’s rich seam of talent across every genre.

Sam Fender’s meteoric rise - and second appearance on the coveted Album of the Year shortlist - has already helped turn the spotlight on this long-overlooked corner of the country.

With local alumni including Maxïmo Park, Field Music, The Unthanks and Nadine Shah, the hope is that the Mercurys’ northern debut will kick open the door for more homegrown artists to thrive.

The main auditorium at Hartlepool Borough Hall remains closed after a health and safety inspection.

Sunderland City Council says no accidents have occurred since warning signs were put up in 2024.

South Tyneside councillors are lodging dozens of code of conduct complaints against each other.

Macaulay Branighan died in hospital after being stabbed on Sunday, detectives say.

The council plans to close Monkseaton Middle School and merge others to tackle falling pupil numbers.

Gordon Grieveson struck and killed Jean Hindmarch in Gateshead in December 2023, a court hears.

Durham County Council's deputy leader argues the authority "isn't an ATM for contested causes".

Thomas Sterling tells jurors he did not know his co-accused was armed or that Barry Dawson was shot.