Culture House, due to open in the autumn, includes an immersion gallery, sky garden and studios.

The route in Sunderland is being redesigned to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

As they prepare for the Tees-Wear derby, Sunderland should definitely be seen as 'serious contenders' for promotion, says former skipper.

The new autonomous vehicles have been promised for five towns in the Tees Valley.

Despite previous assurances, the council says checks were "not necessarily" carried out this often.

Volunteers clear up after a rivers trust removes bins and the council decides against enforcement.

Staff say Go North East is employing contractors on higher salaries to fill engineering vacancies.

Wycombe Wanderers appoint Mike Dodds as head coach to replace Matt Bloomfield, who left to become Luton Town manager.

The two mayors from different parties say they have the same ambitions for north-east England.

We look back at some of area's best stories of the week.

The museum wants people to dress up in period costume and explain their roles and lives to visitors.

The role is described as a vital part of the service but many people do not know it exists.

Gateshead-born Peter Straughan picked up a Golden Globe award for his screenplay for Conclave.

Former Republic of Ireland striker Mickey Walsh is still asked about his stunning goal 50 years on.

Sunderland complete the permanent signing of striker Wilson Isidor from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg.

The pods, at the Salvation Army's Swan Lodge, will provide emergency accommodation for four people.

The majority of drivers are following restrictions near Newcastle's airport, the local council says.

Maureen Atkinson's toys are being handed out by the fire service at the scene of a fire or accident.