Gateshead Council's leader says the authority faces "extreme" financial pressures.

Mayor Ben Houchen says great events are bringing people to the region but there is more to do.

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved.

Uber drivers say they are working long hour ands struggling to make ends meet.

Gateshead have an agreement signed off by the local council that would grant them an English Football League licence.

A developer wants to build 149 extra homes next to Seaham Garden Village.

Charlie Roberts' mother's partner denies murdering the 22-month-old in January.

The electricity supply is lost to scores of homes as a blaze burns in the South Hetton area.

Farmer Clare Wise says her family's future is being "ripped out" from under them amid tax changes.

The cuts will be made in an attempt to save £6.5m over the next two years.

A defence solicitor says it can take years for clients to get from allegation to court hearing.

The scheme is under review by the government, with costs rising to between £50m and £60m.

The last time they were displayed, almost 19,000 people came to see them, Durham Cathedral says.

Kim McGuinness also announces the £1 public transport youth fare cap will be extended.

About 18 students enrolled in the two joint business degrees at Northumbria University this year.

Charlie Roberts' dad says he thought his son's bruises were accidents while he learned to walk.

Christopher Bell admits being the owner of an out-of-control XL bully which killed his neighbour.

The stabbing took place during a reported fight involving people carrying knives, police say.

Officers in Sunderland will speak to children who regularly go missing and give them support.

South Tyneside and Stockton are among councils who may be sued over solar power investments.