The fundraiser will hope to raise money for Mental Health UK - a charity very close to home for event organisers

Popular weekly run is called off over safety fears and concerns of 'flying branches' as organisers report fallen trees

Francis Lagan, headteacher of a primary school in Maghera, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland, died after his car was hit by a tree - tributes are now pouring in for the dad of four

The Northumberland market town has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain, topping Rightmove's 2021 Happy at Home index

The County Councils Network has says more needs to be done to keep families together

Cramlington dog lover Eve Jones has invented an eco-friendly dog training tool that helps people train their pets without filling them up with unhealthy treats

Gary Speed's untimely death shocked the world of football 10 years ago. Our photographs recall Gary's time as a Newcastle United player

Today marks ten years since former Leeds, Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton and Sheffield United footballer Gary Speed took his own life

Kyle Gibson, of Houghton-le-Spring, polished off burgers, festive pies, cheese shareboxes and McFlurries in 24 minutes - this video shows how he managed to get through it all

Mum-of-one Sarah Purvis has sent her son with a packed lunch to school everyday since the event

Inspectors have given the highest rating to 15 primary schools in North Tyneside, in areas including Killingworth, Longbenton, Whitley Bay, Wallsend and North Shields

Andrew Gibson, of Sunderland, was caught with the sickening images when police examined his phone

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The 65-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter was taken to hospital as a precaution after falling ill

Strong winds and snow have caused travel chaos across the region today

The rare red weather warning is in place until 2am

The Government has announced that schools cannot make parents buy branded school uniforms which cost more

Public health bosses in the North East have urged people to get vaccinated

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Cheviot View Leisure claims the holiday complex will benefit local people who will have access to its mental health and yoga retreats, as well as the leisure centre if it opens as planned in summer 2022

The moving display features 144 dresses representing women who have lost their lives over the past year, including former Durham student Sarah Everard

Bosses on the hit ITV show have been ready for incidents like Richard Madeley's sudden exit this week with extra campmates on standby - and some never made it onto I'm A Celebrity

The ITV show will still be broadcast tonight but Ant and Dec have pre-recorded their segments

Schools and colleges are being urged to place orders for free period supplies as soon as possible after the Government announced the scheme was being extended

The biennial festival sees light installations stationed around Durham City and further afield