North East News

A council pledges to fix potholes while critics call for long term solutions.

The brothers are also working with their school to set up an obstacle racing club there.

A report into Durham City Centre finds dozens of night-time venues operated beyond permitted hours.

A judge says Norman Kay's claim the cigarettes were for personal use was " clearly nonsense".

Coniston's Ruskin Museum says it hopes to return the craft to water now an ownership row is settled.

Proposals would have seen spending on homelessness support in Newcastle cut from £3.3m to £1.6m.

Sunderland 'Til I Die returns with familiar faces, two sad losses and promotion back to the Championship.

A charity creates a 40-page guide to help children whose brothers and sisters have cancer.

The historic Shrovetide football match dates back to at least 1762 and has very few rules.

The work will affect services between South Gosforth and Airport from Saturday 17 February.

Hundreds of children are studying from home as investigations into structural issues continue.

Glynis Bateman signs off after almost 50 years teaching at the same primary school.

Jacob Young MP accepted councils were frustrated but says the scheme is delivering real change.

One person was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after being struck by a car, police say.

The Island is breaking club viewing records since it was nominated for an international award.

Altrincham boost their promotion push with a 3-0 win over Rochdale.

Tony and Christine Hedley say they will both retire after winning a life-changing amount of money.

Live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle.

Patients are being forced to move dentists or pay for private treatment following the move.

If in the river, the body of Abdul Shokoor Ezedi may never be found, officers warn.