North East News
Chelsea v Newcastle United preview: Team news, head to head and stats
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United.
India v England: Ben Stokes' bowling a faint silver lining to tourists' day in the dirt
England endured one of the toughest days on their tour of India, but Ben Stokes' return to bowling was the faintest of silver linings, says Stephan Shemilt.
Gateshead 2-3 Solihull Moors
Jack Stevens scores twice as promotion hopefuls Solihull win at Gateshead in National League.
Electric wheelchair frontman campaigns for disabled musicians
The singer and guitar player wants live music venues to ensure disabled musicians can perform.
Ford angel to return to spot overlooking Northumberland village
The statue of the Archangel Michael is being put back in place in Northumberland after repair work.
Boreham Wood 1-1 Gateshead
Teenage substitute Dajaune Brown hits a last-gasp equaliser to earn Gateshead a draw with Boreham Wood.
Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers preview: Team news, head to head & stats
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Council tells seal harassers to 'pack it in'
There have been reports of people throwing stones and dogs attacking seals in north-east England.
Charity launches affordable supermarket
The Whitley Bay Big Local store aims to help residents who are struggling with food bills.
Rescue dog Indie goes to Crufts
A dog that was found injured and later rehomed is set to compete at Crufts in a flyball competition.
Man jailed for taking brother's picture in Newcastle court
Kane Thompson shared a picture taken inside Newcastle Crown Court on social media.
Newcastle Airport invites boy to visit air traffic control
Eight-year-old Max wrote to the Civil Aviation Authority to say he wanted to build his own airport.
Call to victims as new Medomsley investigation opens
The probe will look at what authorities knew, after "large-scale abuse" was reported at the site.
M&S store earmarked for closure
Staff at the Hexham branch would be offered alternative roles where possible, the retailer says.
Blue plaques for war hero, archaeologist and mayor
Three blue plaques will go up on across South Tyneside this year, recognising notable locals.
Woking 3-2 Gateshead
Woking boost their National League survival chances with a last-gasp victory over high-flying Gateshead.
Gateshead Covid memorial proposed for Saltwell Park
The artwork would pay tribute to more than 800 people in Gateshead whose deaths were Covid-related.
New green hydrogen plant plans unveiled
Plans for a hydrogen power plant in Wallsend have been unveiled.
Pupils to be taught in library while school shut
Wideopen Library will be temporarily shut to the public to accommodate pupils from Hazlewood Primary.
Newcastle's Blackett Street traffic ban still on the table, council says
Newcastle City Council does not rule out looking again at pedestrianising a city centre street.