Tyne and Wear

More than 3,500 people opposed the incinerator which would have had a 164ft (50m)-high chimney.

Durham's victory charge against Glamorgan is held up as 96 from Dan Douthwaite helps take the match into a fourth day.

Lyndsey Watkins, 31, and a man died when their crash crashed into a field.

England will make a late decision over all-rounder Ben Stokes' place in the T20 World Cup squad, set to be named on Thursday.

The University and College Union says the pandemic has deepened pressures on the staff.

Sam McMahon will instead study at Durham University so he can continue to serve his community.

Habib Rahman said youths hurled fireworks and racist insults at people attending a Newcastle mosque.

The Newcastle United supporters left a "trail of destruction" at a Burnley bar.

Former England, Leicester and Newcastle fly-half Toby Flood retires from rugby union at the age of 36.

Bristol Bears start their Premier 15s campaign with a 38-21 victory over West Country rivals Exeter Chiefs.

Newcastle United defend their lack of spending in the transfer window, saying that claims money has been taken out of the club are "wholly untrue".

Kuno Becker, the actor who played fictional Newcastle United footballer Santiago Munez in the film Goal!, sends a message to new signing Santiago Munoz.

Newsbeat has spoken to all 12 queens taking part in the new series.

A bridge is helping protect red squirrels as they make a dangerous journey over a road for hazelnuts.

Children are encouraged to donate their unwanted beach toys to minimise single-use plastics.

Watch highlights as Pat McCormack wins a silver medal for Great Britain in a hard-fought men's welterweight final against Cuba's Roniel Iglesias in Tokyo.

Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions.

There were more than 900 incidents of physical or verbal assaults in the past year - a jump of 17%.

Team GB's Pat McCormack is guaranteed at least a silver medal in the men's welterweight competition after Ireland's Aidan Walsh pulls out of their semi-final with an ankle injury.

Ben Stokes' decision to take an indefinite break from cricket is a "wake-up call for us all", says former England captain Michael Vaughan.