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People living near a South Tyneside factory where there has been an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease are warned to watch out for symptoms.

A newborn baby boy is found abandoned on the doorstep of a property in County Durham.

Five stuffed stag heads have been stolen from a shed in Morpeth.

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat is to leave the club after guiding the Premier League side to safety this season.

New co-owner Richard Bennett wants to continue Gateshead's push for the Football League after completing their takeover.

Police find more than 30 stolen mobile phones after using a tracker app to find an iPhone taken at a Foo Fighters gig.

A musical relay will travel the length of Hadrian's Wall.

The length of Hadrian's Wall will come alive to the sound of music on 5 June.

Durham ease to a six-wicket win at Worcestershire on the fourth morning at New Road to go top of Division One.

Police investigating the murder of a man shot dead outside a South Shields takeaway say "significant" leads have emerged following a Crimewatch appeal.

Gateshead are taken over by Consett-based business owners Richard and Julie Bennett, who acquire Graham Wood's share.

Paul Collingwood scores an unbeaten 111 on his 39th birthday to put Durham on the verge of victory at Worcestershire.

After his century and bowling inspire a thrilling win over New Zealand at Lord's, have England found a new hero in Ben Stokes?

The murder of man shot dead outside a Tyneside takeaway where he worked is to be featured on the BBC's Crimewatch programme.

Scott Borthwick (103) shares a 95-run last-wicket stand with Graham Onions as Durham avoid the follow-on at Worcester.

Dyslexia is not linked to any problems with eyesight, researchers from Newcastle and Bristol universities have said.

Researchers in Newcastle say there are no differences in the eyesight of dyslexics and non-dyslexics.

Ben Stokes's memorable 85-ball century can help win back the public's affection for England, says Jonathan Agnew.

Tom Fell and Ben Cox score half centuries as Worcestershire have the better of the opening day against Durham.

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says he will wait until next week to decide his future after the Black Cats ended their season with a 3-1 defeat by champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.