Preston Lodowica, from Blyth, said he only wanted to scare the children after they pelted him.

Ashington and Seaton Delaval stations are finished, but four more will not open until 2025.

Northumbrian Water apologises for the damage to people's homes and installs flood protection kit.

Trains will begin running "before Christmas" but with only two stations completed.

James Aspin is handed a sentence of 20 months for stirring up religious hatred in the wake of riots.

Part of the new railway line is due to open in December, but no actual date has been announced.

Brian Wernham says he first discovered he may have the disease after buying an online test.

Traffic lights at Blyth's Newsham Station are causing delays, but the council says people were warned.