Victim Patrick O'Hara tells a sentencing hearing he has been to "hell and back".

Former Celtic, Sunderland and Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady hangs up his boots at 38.

Niall Huggins signs a contract extension to keep him at Sunderland until 2026 as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.

A 21-year-old is arrested over Wednesday's shooting in the Headlam Green area of Byker.

The police says Phillip Ventress died after a black Hyundai Ioniq car collided with a lorry.

A local vicar says the people are in shock but are "coming together" to support each other.

Emergency crews remain at the scene in Newcastle, with people being warned to avoid the area.

Leon Dunlavy was 17 when he amassed a collection featuring children as young as four, a court hears.

Demand for the hubs has fallen by about 66% since the 2017-2018 financial year, the council says.

Jason Martin, 55, who thought he was meeting an 11-year-old girl, is caught in a police sting.

Darren Sarll leaves Hartlepool United after 15 games in charge of the National League side.

Police believe the Twins Academy was targeted by arsonists in an early hours attack.

The Grade II listed building is beyond repair and is to be knocked down.

Work to transform Sunderland's former industrial heartland includes the New Wear Footbridge.

Sediment from mines flows down the river and blocks berths used by a number of large businesses.

MK Dons will host rivals AFC Wimbledon as one of 40 ties in the FA Cup first round.

Vapes and lithium batteries should be recycled at specific places rather than thrown away.

Ch Supt Dave Sutherland says the force must work with community groups to tackle problems.

The fire broke out in Stockton on Monday night, Cleveland Fire Brigade says.

A section of the Tyne and Wear Metro is shut when Newcastle United play Chelsea in the League Cup.