Residents are celebrating after Newcastle City Council announced a U-turn on refunded energy bills.

A timeline for work on the road, which runs between Penrith and Scotch Corner is yet to be released.

The government says the works will enhance journey times and improve reliability of the Metro.

Newcastle City Council says staff are disheartened after working to clear rubbish from alleyways.

Gateshead can now register new players ahead of the 2025/26 National League season.

The site, which appears in Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake, is due to be pulled down in weeks.

Police hail the success of the operation, warning such bikes are terrorising residents.

One property is shut down while the other is made subject to restrictions.

Work on Newport Bridge will cause delays for motorists until it reopens on 31 August.

The council says concerns are acknowledged amid residents' anger over the plans.

On 18 April a person was hit by a train at a level crossing in Sunderland, a watchdog says.

Council bosses say residents "deserve a fair chance" of parking outside their homes.

Three new hubs are being launched after success in other parts of the city, authorities say.

Skye once busked on Newcastle Quayside but now she is developing her talent at The Glasshouse.

Nottinghamshire edge thriller against Leicestershire and Essex and Somerset post notable wins in T20 Blast South Group.

Freya Kemp holds her nerve to bring home victory for Hampshire against Somerset and keep hopes of Finals Day alive.

An appeal over the previously refused proposal for 265 homes is likely to be delayed.

Alasdair MacConachie, known as Mr Darlington, is immortalised on the bandstand in South Park.