Sport Newcastle will help both groups and individuals to help them with the cost of sporting careers

Sandra Taylor-Warren, 46, and her mother Sue Taylor, 78, lost their £56,000 life savings to three rogue traders in a roof repair scam - but have now recovered the full amount from Nationwide

The community groups that want to breathe new lift into the building have received lottery support

Pauline Morris spent 22 years caring for patients at Teesside Hospice before returning as a patient in her final weeks, with her daughter Genna now sharing her story as part of the Light Up A Life Christmas campaign

Andy Burnham has said he is shocked and saddened after a British citizen was confirmed among the six people killed in a mass shooting in the Polish city of Krakow, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also expressing his condolences

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has warned of urgent risks to vulnerable children being placed in unregulated accommodation, including Airbnbs and rented properties, in County Durham.

Darlington Borough Council's cabinet has approved a further £560,000 for town centre regeneration plans, which include 50,000 sq ft of new office space near the former Sports Direct site at East Street, now expanded to include the former Wilko build...

Council chiefs have confirmed there is "no timetable for demolition" for Hebburn's last residential tower block, Durham Court, as work continues to rehouse residents.

Thefts of fully electric vehicles have jumped by 48%

Jealous Marc McAloon, from Felling, Gateshead, launched a brutal attack on his then-partner and was seen "smiling" at her as he subjected her to terrifying violence

Engineer Hanson Pottinger says he was dismissed by Tyne Tunnels operator TT2 after raising alleged safety, governance and regulatory concerns he claims could have cost the public up to £5m

South Tyneside Council has issued a safety alert over potentially dangerous 'squishy toys' after trading standards officers seized more than 1,500 counterfeit items on sale in the borough

Police are patrolling derelict Feryemount House in Ferryhill every day after repeated break-ins at the County Durham property.

The 'well-presented' five bedroom property is based in a 'sought-after' location within the 'desirable' residential area, and is being marketed by Goodfellows

Durham University researchers analysed teeth from Coach Lane Quaker cemetery in North Shields and found climate shocks may have been a key factor in childhood vitamin D deficiency and rickets during the Industrial Revolution.

NHS surgeons can now use robotics to carry out a whole range of surgeries.

Every year Historic England updates their Heritage at Risk Register to highlight the sites most at risk and most in need of safeguarding for the future

Michael Winder didn't like what he heard on the device, so attacked the victim, who he'd been in a long-term relationship with

Kyle Harris has been struck off by the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service

The state pension triple lock will boost the basic state pension and new state pension from April 2027, but not all DWP state pension payments will rise in line with the triple lock increase

North East criminals who will be spending Christmas behind bars

Bricks have been thrown at buses, leading bus operator Stagecoach to withdraw services at night, and emergency services have been attacked

Pat McFadden has confirmed the full new state pension will increase by 3.9% from April 2027 under the triple lock, worth around £490 a year, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to maintain the DWP policy for three years

Those who retired after April 2016 and are under 77 depending on their birthday could receive two full DWP state pension payments this November, totalling up to £1,930.40

Martin Lewis is urging people aged 18 to 39 to open a Lifetime ISA with just £1 now, before the account is replaced by the First Time Buyer ISA in 2029, as it could earn up to £1,000 a year in free bonuses towards a first home or retirement savings...