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Durham Police's headquarters is officially opened by The Princess Royal during a visit to the North East.

Prince Harry is among the first to visit the gardens on display at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

England and Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson will deny sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, a court is told.

A campaign to reduce the number of accidents involving young people wearing headphones or using mobile phones is launched in Newcastle.

A care home claims a report rating it "inadequate" was flawed and "wrong".

Jonathan Trott hits 42 on his return to county cricket after international retirement as Warwickshire dominate day one against Durham.

One of three cows that escaped close to a main road out of Newcastle is shot dead by police marksmen.

Seventeen cases of possible fly-tipping are investigated using footage from new CCTV cameras installed to deter or catch culprits.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley may be forced to sell the club if it is relegated, former club chairman Freddy Shepherd says.

Newcastle end their season with a win over Harlequins as Falcons' captain Mike Blair scores a try in his final match for the club.

Leicester City secure survival and Sunderland edge closer to it after their goalless Premier League draw.

Newcastle's survival hopes remain in the balance as QPR fight back from a goal down to win their final home game.

A £2m refurbishment of a waste water treatment works in County Durham is due to start.

A body found by fishermen in the River Wear by Roker could be missing South Tyneside man Daniel Smith, police say.

Durham County Council seeks a judicial review after a planning inspector refused to re-examine his criticism of their proposals for the county.

Newcastle cancel an end-of-season awards night, saying it is "not appropriate" because of their Premier League position.

A Northumberland beach is among those at risk of failing to meet EU water quality standards this year, the Environment Agency warns.

Durham Constabulary has opened up its archives to mark its 175th anniversary.

What do people in England's major cities think of George Osborne's devolution plan?

A fresh inquest is ordered into the death of teenager who died less than a year after a one-punch assault in County Durham nightclub.