Blaydon-on-Tyne

Blaydon Race runners are traditionally handed a sandwich at the finish line.

Measures including new gym equipment aim to make four centres more accessible and family friendly.

Bird flu cases are being found across England but the public can help stop the spread of the virus.

People are told not to go near dead or sick birds after dead swans were found in County Durham.

Conservative former Cumberland Mayor Mike Starkie criticises inheritance tax changes in the budget.

The charity opposes the government's plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners.

The Blaydon Race is held in honour of Nicole Rich, 11, from Throckley, who died with Batten disease.

There were no reports of any injuries and the cause of the fire is to be investigated.