- Public toilets in County Durham town closed on Saturdays after 'misuse' by visitors
The decision to shut the facilities is temporary while the council works to put safety measures in place
- Plans to rebuild Northumberland SEND school currently housed in 19th century buildings
The number of children requiring specialist support has risen significantly in recent years
- Newcastle's free outdoor cinema confirms summer return dates
Screen on the Green will be back with a new free programme
- Well-paid South Shields offshore worker dealt wholesale amounts of cocaine to make more money
Murad Ibrahim was busted after the EncroChat communications network was infiltrated
- Gateshead electric motorbike rider allegedly killed pal by dangerous driving, jury told
Christopher Hymers denies causing the death of pillion passenger Shaun Elliott and blames a Land Rover Defender driver who didn't see them and pulled across them
- Importance of reading stressed amid potential cost-cutting measures at Northumberland library
Prudhoe library could see the number of staffed hours significantly reduced
- DWP confirms 10-day PIP rule change plans
Review could introduce significant reforms, including face-to-face assessments, reviews for deteriorating conditions, medical records transferred directly from the NHS
- PIF approached by investors interested in Newcastle stadium stake as owners decide next move
Newcastle United's powers that be have been in talks with possible new investors on the club's plan for a new stadium
- 'Something has to be done' - Public demand action as North East e-bike safety concerns grow
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has spoken to people in Newcastle city centre to get their thoughts on e-bikes
- Bradley Lowery's family 'blown away' by heartfelt Sunderland and Everton fan tributes on birthday
The Bradley Lowery Foundation said thanked fans for continuing to keep Bradley’s memory alive
