Wideopen cancer patient gets all clear three decades after being diagnosed following revolutionary treatment

Northumberland council tenant banned from home after behaviour 'disrupted neighbourhood'

Sunderland set to have new council leader as Graeme Miller ousted by national party

Shields Ferry skipper renowned for looking like Sting set to retire after 33 years

Police investigation as electric bike rider, 37, involved in fatal collision with car in Sunderland

Guide Post murder trial: Andrew Peart's partner says alleged killer admitted hitting him with metal pole

'Please come home' - Sister of missing Northumberland teenager makes desperate plea for her safety

Police CCTV appeal after safe is stolen in aggravated burglary in Easington Lane

DWP benefit payments could stop if people fail to act on Universal Credit letter

See Vera filming in Whitburn as work continues on new series

Scam warning issued over fake TV licence emails doing the rounds - what to look out for

Missed chances to help murdered youngsters Maya Chappell and Dwelaniyah Robinson revealed in report

Four TSB branches in North East set to shut as bank announces 36 closures across UK - see full list

Sex offenders jailed for total of 1,000 years in last 15 months as Northumbria Police appeal to new victims

DWP Attendance Allowance changes that claimants must report or face penalties - see full list