Janet Jackson says her month at the Edinburgh Fringe as a community judge was "incredible".

Northumbria Police say they believe the rise in part relates to better standards of crime recording.

The cycle and pedestrian route will improve links along Woodland Road, the council says.

What started as a model rail collection is now turning into a career for one young train enthusiast.

Northern Ireland defenders Daniel Ballard and Brodie Spencer are ruled out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany.

A judge says Stephen Sluggitt subjected a black colleague to 'nasty and wholly unjustified' abuse.

One person leapt out of the way to avoid being hit by the fleeing gang's van, a court hears.

A new objection over a sewage system agreement sees councillors deferring the decision.

The Shields European Store sign on the historic building in King Street has been deemed 'an eyesore'.

Lee Dodds, 38, repeatedly thrust a knife at the man before fleeing with cash and vapes, a court hears.

Legion Community Club had been due to take over the site on Rawmarsh Road before Thursday's fire.

Bereaved relatives say they were not told of a government decision in May to rule out an inquiry.

Simonside is now reopen but its closure led to checks at 59 stations along the network.

From a four-year-old novice pianist, Llewelyn Blezard-Greenwell is now off to St David's Cathedral.

George Hazard is jailed for a totally unprovoked attack on a man in a bar in Sunderland.