North East News
Panorama probe care home now in special measures
A CQC inspection finds residents at Addison Court were not safe and at risk of "avoidable harm".
Driver admits causing crash deaths of two teens
Connor Lapworth, 18, and Corey Mavin, 15, died in the crash in Cramlington just before Christmas.
Government acquires site for 'new neighbourhood'
There are plans to create more than 1,000 new homes at Quayside West in Newcastle.
Dan Ashworth: Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director
Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth is approached by Manchester United about a move to Old Trafford.
Girl waiting for new heart marks year in hospital
Middlesbrough girl Evie Green, who is being treated in Newcastle, has dilated cardiomyopathy.
Zoo animals use old firefighting equipment in homes
Fire hoses are being used to create hammocks, hay nets and toys for animals at Northumberland Zoo.
New stamps celebrate Britain's Viking history
The eight stamps have been issued to mark the 40th anniversary of York's Jorvik Viking Centre.
Denise Welch: 'I've had to come to terms with my past'
Actress Denise Welch discusses addiction, depression and why The 1975 fans treat her as "the Virgin Mary".
Study planned after Great North Run hit by floods
The study will look at exactly how the drainage system in Tyne Dock area works.
More school buildings checked after safety fears
The checks for potential structural defects come after safety concerns at four schools in North Tyneside.
Hundreds turn out for ancient Alnwick Shrovetide game
It's a game with virtually no rules and no referee, and the first team to score twice wins.
Love and heartbreak physically affect your heart
Sharon Barbour explores how love and heartbreak can impact your health this Valentine's Day.
Illegal Berwick scrap man blighted lives with 'foul' fires
Neighbours say they feared for their health because of smoke from Matthew Leiper's waste fires.
India v England: 'Ben Stokes' journey to 100 Tests one of most compelling in British sport'
Ben Stokes' journey to 100 Tests has been one of the most compelling stories in British sport, writes Stephan Shemilt.
India v England: Mark Wood returns as tourists make one change to XI for Rajkot Test
England pick two seamers in their XI for the first time in the series against India, with Mark Wood recalled for the third Test in Rajkot.
Former Post Office clerk cleared of fraud
Jacqueline Falcon had no formal training in the software system Horizon when she was accused of fraud.
Council will 'win battle' against potholes
A council pledges to fix potholes while critics call for long term solutions.
Brothers reach British Obstacle Sports national team
The brothers are also working with their school to set up an obstacle racing club there.
'Wild West' concerns as venues operate outside hours
A report into Durham City Centre finds dozens of night-time venues operated beyond permitted hours.
Washington man found with two million fake cigarettes jailed
A judge says Norman Kay's claim the cigarettes were for personal use was " clearly nonsense".