A 52-year-old is arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the incident.

The new hospital is expected to open in 2026 and will serve patients across the North East and North Cumbria.

Academics say plans to expand fluoridation in the North East need "careful thought".

The Prince of Wales says he wanted to help because "swimming is such an important part of life".

Steven Luck, from Darlington, says he did not know the ban started straight away.

Critics call it monstrous, but the 282 acres of land at Hett will house solar panels.

The five are sentenced to more than 20 years in prison between them.

Sunderland have won all four of their league games at the Stadium of Light without conceding a goal, as they welcome Leeds United on Friday.

The money raised is ringfenced for "highways, public transport and environmental projects".

Teesside Magistrates' Court grants the closure orders for the flats on Headlam Court.

He is accused of injecting his mother's partner with a poison while disguised as a community nurse.

Newcastle City Council has not responded to the complaint for close to a year, an official alleges.

Eston Rec is the primary green space and leisure heart of the area, Redcar and Cleveland Council says.

They say there is "anxiety" as landlords are attracted by East Durham's low property prices.

Michael Mordey is under attack for accepting free concert and football season tickets.

The "Hollybush" colour is intended to be as close as possible to the Tyne Bridge's original look.

Lights in Stockton were on for several days in September, prompting comments that it was "too soon".

The Tees Valley Multi-Bank will provide products like paint, duvets and curtains from November.

The 74-year-old who has convictions for child sex offences is given a 10-month jail term.

Connor Graham tried to thwart a police investigation as his best friend lay dying, a court hears.