Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for a commercial unit at 24 Fawcett Street in the city centre, a site formerly used by Triplesix Studios

A former laundrette and dog grooming salon in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, could have been transformed into a block of supported living apartments, but it's been refused permission

The A19 was closed southbound between the A179 in Sheraton and the A689 Wolviston due to a collision in the early hours of Sunday

Two suspects are in custody

The gunman remains at large after a mass shooting at Brown University

Here is a round-up of the main signs and treatment for whooping cough as well as advice on how to ease the symptoms

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has made a direct appeal to the public to protect themselves as an average of 2,660 patients were hospitalised with flu every day last week, the highest on record for this time of year

Jason Clark and another male are accused of taking watches, trainers and t-shirts during the suspected burglary

TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods has opened up about the 'relentless' two-year stalking ordeal she endured at the hands of Harneet Kaur, who was jailed for 14 months

Experts warned MPs that the triple lock could soon become unaffordable

Congestion has already stretched into a line of traffic three miles long.

Many claimants of Universal Credit are already eligible for the extra payment

Whitefield Farm in Red Row is on the market for £650,000

The Government has been warned that a major regeneration push for Gateshead town centre once its doomed flyover is demolished will not be possible without significant funding help

Here's when you should seek medical help for this symptom

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Durham County Council's licensing committee approved the application despite 16 objections from residents and the parish council

From cinema to dance hall, bingo to music venue - currently it’s trading as NX Newcastle

The lucrative business was exposed when an encrypted network was smashed by French police

This year's Strictly Come Dancing finalists leaked online late on Saturday night hours after the semi final ended on BBC One

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 finalists will be revealed on Sunday night when this week's results are revealed

Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin delivered a passionate speech in support of celebrity partner Amber Davies

Reality TV star Chloe was tearful as she opened up about the loss of her father after his battle with cancer

Northumbria Police officers were involved in a chase of a suspect in South Shields when the incident happened

It's the Lotto and Thunderball draws tonight so we will be bringing live updates and the results below