Four of the five puppies are resting in a police station, but the fifth is still missing.

The centre is planning to open a new gym and cafe and will offer new classes for locals.

A fire service chief says the blast was the "most challenging" incident in recent years.

Luton Town and Sunderland are charged by the FA following a confrontation between players at the end of last week's Championship game.

Digital companies are showing "exciting" levels of growth, say academics and industry leaders.

Plans say the house will need minimal alterations to turn it into a school for 16 children.

A local heritage group wants to preserve the chapel but may be left having to fund its repairs.

Researchers say their findings suggest the council's move may have cut health inequalities.

Cleveland Police say three men, aged 20, 62 and 64, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

The park in Seaburn features bespoke play equipment to create a wheelchair-friendly environment.

The air raid shelters need to be filled in to allow improvements to go ahead, the council says.

Sunderland City Council says it is "vigorously defending" itself against Sean Maddison's claim.

Bishop Auckland Baptist Church is pending £5,000 this winter providing hot-meals and a warm space.

It has been closed since February with a new soft play area, gym and heating being installed.

Memorials in Tynemouth and North Shields are being refurbished and having inscriptions re-carved.

Zackary Blades' father steps in after Karlene Warner's mother Alison broke her arm.

Companies currently have to record how long sewage is released for but not the volume of water.

David Cameron, of Stockton, told a decoy profile he wanted "a little bit of fun", a court hears.

The 45-year-old pleads not guilty to the theft of four items from the museum and art gallery.

A coroner says the man's release from custody was based on files with a "distinct lack of detail".