Durham county councillors say the town's shopping centre is "vacant and an eyesore".

Faraaz, from Middlesbrough, says he has been getting "unbelievable" support since the series aired.

Liam Moor is due to appear at Bedlington Magistrates' Court later.

The device, installed by Durham Police in Seaham, is aimed at deterring criminal activity.

Discoveries in Northumberland suggest hill farming is older than historians previously believed.

Micala Trussler campaigns in memory of her daughter Holly Newton, who was killed by an ex-boyfriend.

New prices for Pop Card users include a £5 cap daily cap, but paper and season tickets rise.

A victim says Michael Barker, who has been jailed for 23 years, took away her childhood.

It is claimed the proposal will "bring back a new life" to the Whitley Bay promenade area.

Fiji winger Joji Nasova, a star in the sevens game before switching to the 15-player game, is to join Newcastle Red Bulls next season.

Photographers brave bad weather to capture the tall waves as they crash on to land.

Latest transfer gossip from Middlesbrough.

Residents hope the Victorian seafront railings will be properly restored before summer.