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Homes evacuated after vehicle reverses into housepublished at 12:23 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

Police say the house on Albourne Green was empty at the time.

Murderer of break-in intervention 'hero' jailedpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

The court hears John Smyth was killed as he tried to stop George Ness breaking into a woman's flat.

Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murderpublished at 11:53 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

A 19-year-old man is in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the Teams area of Gateshead.

'Masquerading' child abuser jailed for 19 yearspublished at 11:29 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

Gary Moorhead's victim says he acted as a community stalwart but was really a child abuser.

Sunderland winger Bennette makes Ukraine movepublished at 18:36 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Sunderland winger Jewison Bennette joins Ukrainian Premier League side FC LNZ Cherkasy for an undisclosed fee.

Match-winner Mepham 'proud to set good example'published at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Sunderland defender Chris Mepham says he tried to lead by example after being dropped from the team.

Demolition of 'dangerous' buildings approvedpublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Councillors hear parts of the Stephenson Works site, in Newcastle, are "derelict" and "dangerous".

College for training farmers gets refurbishmentpublished at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

East Durham and Houghall is to have a new teaching block with many older buildings demolished.

Pupils plant replacements for dying treespublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

School children are helping to plant hundreds of trees in Killingworth Lakeside Park.

'Is Le Fee key to unlocking Roberts' potential?'published at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes reflects on what Patrick Roberts brings to the Black Cats.

Football clubs pay tribute to Poppy Atkinsonpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

Manchester United Women are one of the clubs remembering the 10-year-old in their matches this weekend.

Le Bris says consistency was lacking against Cardiffpublished at 20:19 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris discusses the good and not-so good elements of the Black Cats' 2-1 victory over Cardiff City.

Man Utd cruise past Sunderland to reach FA Cup semispublished at 19:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

Holders Manchester United cruise past Women's Championship opponents Sunderland to reach the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

Second teen charged in murder investigationpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

The 17-year-old will appear in court on Monday over the death of Jordan Hogg in Middlesbrough.

Precinct to be knocked down as part of 20m planpublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

'Dated' buildings will be replaced with160 new homes, a retail area and improved public spaces.

Upgrade to major cycle and walking route approved published at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

A stretch of the Sea-to-Sea route will be widened and resurfaced to encourage greater use of the path.

Man charged with murder after suspected assaultpublished at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

A 38-year-old man is charged with the murder of Michael Craig who died in hospital.

Man stole mum's £17k savings after dad's deathpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

A judge says Gary Stephenson, 52, should be "ashamed" for his "mean and deeply unpleasant" crime.

'Nasal tanners left me suffocating in hospital'published at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

Edith Eagle says she felt she was "drowning in her own body" after using one of the unlicensed products.

Thief breached curfew to steal vapes and chocolatepublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

Asim Kayani, whose electronic tag recorded him leaving his house to commit the crime, is jailed.

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