North Tyneside Council's trading standards team confirms the goods have been destroyed.

A look back at some of the stories you may have missed on Wearside this week.

The stones were displayed on a roundabout in South Shields for decades, but are now missing.

Police say the dog, which hurt the woman in South Shields, is believed to be a bulldog-type breed.

Operator Nexus says the carriage is back in service and describes the fault as a "minor issue".

After raiding the hotel room booked under a false name, police found a further £168,000 at his home.

The Cleadon and District Social Club can only partially reopen due to the damage caused by the fire.

Others being recognised in the north-east of England and Cumbria include a shooter and a vet.