The Wallsend TikTok teacher supporting pupils with ADHD

Bathing water in Cullercoats Bay is rated "poor", but locals say it "never causes a problem".

A shark sighting during a Farne Islands boat tour brings joy to passengers.

"It can give you something to be proud of, when you don't have anything to be proud of."

Sir Runs A Lot is fundraising to improve accessibility at Newcastle's Black Gate and castle keep.

A rapper from Whitley Bay represents the North East at Reading & Leeds Festival.

Guidance from Newcastle University suggests using the term could be patronising.

A photographer captures stunning footage of the full supermoon above Dunstanburgh Castle.

"To get it out into the ocean...a dream come true. A small dream but, you know, some kind of dream."

Eleven-year-old Taye has been drawing and painting ever since he could hold a brush.

The BBC travels to a funfair to hear from voters about the ups and downs of the campaign so far.

We ask fans in Newcastle if they plan to vote on 4 July, and what issues matter the most to them.

Frankie, a Belgian Malinois, has been with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service since 2018.

An appeal to raise vital funds for Stepney Bank Stables in Newcastle reaches its target.

The conservation group trap and kill invasive grey squirrels, to protect the native reds.

The HoodEx charity runs a clothing programme and boxing gym to help reduce the risk of offending.

A 12-year-old boy says he is "proud" of Newcastle captain Dan Burn fulfilling his promise to deaf fans.

We travel by foot, bike, car and public transport to see who can cross the Tyne Bridge the quickest.

Tyler, 13, who is autistic and Newcastle United mad, often visits the sensory room at St James' Park.

A giant snow lion, spider and birds roam the city centre for the opening of Newcastle Puppetry Festival.

Hayley Watson ventures out most nights to protect migrating toads from traffic.