A local heritage group wants to preserve the chapel but may be left having to fund its repairs.

Residents are being given their chance to comment on three plans to improve habitats in the area.

Nearby residents are told to keep their windows and doors shut.

A CQC inspection finds residents at Addison Court were not safe and at risk of "avoidable harm".

Craig Morrow, from the Gateshead area, died after being struck by a black Volkswagen Golf in Ryton.

Police say the man was hit on the A695 Ryton, between Woodside Lane and Stargate Lane, in Gateshead.

Hundreds of pubs closed this year but community buy-outs may mean it is not last orders just yet.

Residents living near a new development say losing parking spaces makes them feel "second class".