A mystery statue appearance, CPR plea and an ice hockey player's make the headlines this week.

Nexus says it is still committed to improve connectivity, despite lack of progress on the project.

Health chiefs say the increases are needed to cover the cost of maintaining the car parks.

The site offers support for parents and carers and a place for children to play free of charge.

Keaton Jennings leads Lancashire to victory over Nottinghamshire in the T20 Blast, while Durham beat Birmingham.

The Knife Angel is visiting Newton Aycliffe, hometown of Jack Woodley who was killed in 2021.

Grace Harris gives an instant return on debut for Warwickshire Bears as they coast to victory over Durham.

The building has stood empty for more than five years, planning documents show.

The trophy is to be displayed at Keele Square on a last stop before the tournament begins in August.

The S/S Hestmanden, which served as a World War Two convoy vessel, will be berthed on the Tyne.

Engineering consultants are appointed to carry out a feasibility study and specialist design work.

Northumbria Police sends a bomb disposal unit to the scene in Newcastle.

The vote will replace a councillor who stood down after failing to declare he was a council worker.

Twelve Teesside mums take part in a campaign to encourage higher breastfeeding rates in the area.

It comes after union members backed previous walkouts over the university's plans to cut its budget.

South Tyneside opposition councillors have criticised the decision to demolish Hebburn's Durham Court.

More than a dozen fruit trees planted by a youth group are taken from a site at Newbiggin Hall.

Cleveland's Police and Crime Commissioner says some high value claims are still being processed.