North East News
Ice swimmer heads to first European Championship
Fenwick Ridley wants to add more medals to his collection after World Championship success.
Romaine Mundle: Sunderland sign winger from Standard Liege on four-and-half-year deal
Sunderland sign winger Romaine Mundle from Belgian club Standard Liege on a four-and-a-half year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
Alex Pritchard: Birmingham City sign Sunderland midfielder for undisclosed fee
Birmingham City sign Sunderland midfielder Alex Pritchard for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-half-year deal.
Cyclo-Cross World Championships 2024: Everything you need to know about Team GB's hopes
Team GB have strong potential at the Cyclo-Cross World Championships - and you can watch it live on BBC Sport.
Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler's guitars sell for more than £8m at auction
The musician sold more than 120 of his guitars and amps, with 25% of the proceeds going to charity.
Low traffic neighbourhood to be axed
A public consultation on the scheme in Jesmond revealed 77% of respondents were against it.
Freddie Lockwood: Newcastle Falcons back-rower signs new two-year deal
Newcastle Falcons back-rower Freddie Lockwood signs a new two-year deal to remain with the Premiership strugglers.
Only Fools and Horses fan creates model Peckham
The Nag's Head and Del Boy's three-wheeled Reliant Regal are recreated in miniature form.
Arena and business parks get £23m devolution cash
The £23m devolution cash will go to the new Gateshead Quayside arena and two Durham business parks.
Train strike hits Northern and Transpennine Express services
Train firms Northern and TransPennine Express say no services will run on Wednesday.
Gilsland villagers raising money to save Samson Inn
Gilsland villagers are attempting to reopen the Samson Inn, which closed in October 2022.
Leo Hjelde: Sunderland sign Leeds United defender on four-and-a-half-year deal
Sunderland sign defender Leo Hjelde from Championship rivals Leeds United on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Newcastle's Clean Air Zone generates more than £2.4m
The scheme covering Newcastle city centre sees drivers of polluting vehicles pay up to £50 per day.
UK police arrest man over Rwanda genocide
A 69-year-old man living in Gateshead is questioned over genocide and crimes against humanity.
Off-duty firefighter honoured for river rescue
David Bell, from South Shields, saved the life of a man who had fallen into a Northumberland river.
New Metro trains launch delayed again
The latest setback is to allow tests on the trains' traction during poor weather conditions.
American XL bully ban: Owners and victims speak out
With a ban on XL bullies coming into force, the BBC speaks to owners, experts and victims.
Teenager calls for universal free school meals
A teenager is calling for universal free school meals, claiming children are going hungry.
India vs England: Mark Wood says tourists have given hosts 'something to think about'
England fast bowler Mark Wood says their astonishing win in the first Test in Hyderabad has "given India something to think about".
Challenge Cup: Wakefield Trinity to face Siddal as third and fourth rounds drawn
Wakefield Trinity will travel to National Conference League Premier Division side Siddall in the Challenge Cup third round.