Washington

Prudhoe Community High School has been closed since February with pupils taught 16 miles away.

A £900m project to expand the Tyne and Wear Metro through Washington gets funding approval.

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state.

Adam Hall faces five rape charges and several counts relating to infecting others with HIV.

Nexus says it is a historic moment, with the money also going towards other transport projects.

Engineering consultants are appointed to carry out a feasibility study and specialist design work.

WWT Washington's manager hopes Sir Peter Scott would be proud of the site on its 50th birthday.

The site will accommodate up to four children aged from 11 to 17, according to council documents.