There were 137 exclusions in the 2024-25 academic year from Sunderland's schools, the council says.

The transformation of Killingworth Lakeside Park is set to include a new cafe and play facilities.

Richard Tice says there is no chaos and much success despite two Reform UK councillors quitting.

Six men are on trial accused of multiple crimes against girls in Gateshead between 2015 and 2019.

Peter Webb and his 12-year-old son Ben died at the scene in South Shields, police say.

The victim had a knife held against his stomach as Ivory-Lewis and others robbed him, a court hears.

Middlesbrough Council officials are told to "make every effort" to achieve a balanced budget.

MP Mary Glindon calls for a "zero-tolerance approach" to bad behaviour at a Newcastle green space.

The Femicide Census says 12 women were killed by their sons in 2022 and 11 by a stranger.

Birmingham City sign Sheffield United defender Jack Robinson on a two-year deal and Sunderland winger Patrick Roberts on a season-long loan.

Councils in the north of England respond to the rise in flags flying on streets across the region.

Sunderland sign Ajax striker Brian Brobbey on a five-year deal and have recruited RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida on a season-long loan.

Durham leg spinner Nathan Sowter signs a two-year contract extension.