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An 11-year-old Northumberland boy with a debilitating muscle wasting disease asks David Cameron for help in funding a new treatment.

A counsellor who worked with vulnerable children in schools across in Durham and Tyne and Wear is jailed for child sex offences.

Paul Coughlin takes 4-10 as Durham complete a fine 120-run victory over Somerset in the County Championship.

Newcastle caretaker manager John Carver is sacked by the club along with coach Steve Stone, BBC Sport learns.

A head teacher accused of having sex with two underage boys was a sexual predator who exploited her situation, a jury hears.

Reported Newcastle United target Charlie Austin is issued a challenge by the club's record goalscorer Alan Shearer.

Scientists from Durham University are looking at the possibility of using naturally hot water from Teesdale to heat homes.

A "forgotten" piece of history which protected Sunderland from Zeppelin attacks in World War One is restored.

In a BBC Radio 5 live interview, Paul Gascoigne speaks about alcoholism, press "lies" and missing playing football.

Two men are due in court charged with the murder of a 24-year-old man with learning difficulties.

John Hastings hits 79 as Durham fight back to leave Somerset requiring 279 runs for victory on day three at Chester-le-Street.

A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after a doorman is shot outside a Newcastle nightclub.

Gateshead manager Malcolm Crosby starts speaking to out-of-contract players following his appointment.

The mother of a disabled murder victim claims her son was targeted by bullies.

A man accused of murdering his parents staged a burglary to cover his tracks, a court is told.

A man is killed in a two-vehicle crash on the A1 in Northumberland.

Former England and Newcastle footballer Sol Campbell confirms his intention to run as a Tory candidate for the Mayor of London.

Durham are skittled for just 189 as Somerset enjoy the better of the opening day of the County Championship game at Chester-le-Street.

A doorman is shot outside a busy Newcastle nightclub by an assailant on a motorcycle, police say.

Four men and a woman are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body is found lying near a path in Newcastle.