Seven sites in the North East and Cumbria are added to Historic England's at risk list.

An appeal by the Metro operator is rejected in favour of trade unions.

Scott Seldon plagued his victim with threats after their 18-year relationship ended, a court hears.

Ben Hughes is told he faces a life sentence after pleading guilty to Laura Robson's murder.

Shane Urwin ignored red lights and smashed through roadworks in the Tyne Tunnel, a court hears.

A full-time fraud financial advocate will support victims in pursing compensation.

Boards featuring images of Durham will be put up later this month ahead of the site's redevelopment.

Metro operator Nexus spends £5.3m revamping the canopy by installing almost 1,300 panes of glass.

The couple had a "volatile" relationship which ended after the attack in March 2022, a court hears.

A 62-year-old, charged over Monday's fatal stabbing, is due before magistrates in Newcastle.

Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.

A private investor is planning to turn the old bank building into 26 one-bed and studio apartments.

Trevor English is jailed for covertly recording young men and boys in lavatories.

Former PM Gordon Brown hopes the Tees Valley Multibank will help "put a smile on every child's face".

The watchdog confirms it is assessing information about a councillor who helped reopen the facility.

The pair's home is closed after residents reported screaming, fighting and late-night parties.

Owner PD Ports says action is needed to stop wild camping on the peninsula by Redcar Beach.

The trust says it it took the decision following feedback from patients and their families.

A woman in her 60s remains in police custody following the death of a man in Elswick.

Sunderland player Luke O'Nien opens the unit at the hospital where both his children were born.