A sculpture is being installed along the river near where the women worked during World War Two.

Northumbria Police Insp Wayne Daniels says it was a "despicable act".

An explosion in Benwell, Newcastle, killed a seven-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man.

A suspect has been arrested after trying to escape through a bog - despite not being able to swim.

Surprise package Millwall are aiming to close gap on the Championship leaders, while the Steel City derby headlines the programme across the EFL.

Leah Lee smashed a shop window and shouted a racial slur during widespread disorder, a court hears.

Sunderland forward Jobe Bellingham is called up to the England Under-21s for the first time.

An external investigator is to look into allegations against former leader Nick Kemp.

The power cut has been causing a problem with the service's signalling system, Nexus says.

Hartlepool United appoint caretaker boss Lennie Lawrence, 76, as manager until the end of the season.

North Tyneside Council plans to close the school in 2026 because of dwindling pupil numbers.

Pensioners Eddie and Maggie, from Wallsend, will get £10,000 a year after they were helped to apply.

Customers needing passports urgently are told to travel to other offices for appointments.

The officer also lied to his police inspector about the matter, a panel is told.

He called her a "grass" and said he would "come out and do worse" if he was jailed, a court hears.

Household recycling rates decrease in County Durham where new schemes have been introduced.

Sunderland have been top of the Championship for over a month and are looking like they might stick around up there.

Coventry City have sacked manager Mark Robins just two days before they travel to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland.

James Harbertson has an "appalling record" of sexual interest in children, a judge says.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says he is happy with a point after a "tough" trip to Deepdale resulted in a their second 0-0 draw in four days.