The move follows claims the artwork was antisemitic and should not be shown in a public space.

Memorials in Tynemouth and North Shields are being refurbished and having inscriptions re-carved.

The second phase of work is set to create a five-mile cycle path stretching to St Mary's Lighthouse.

Nadia Iftkhar, from Walker, says she suffered after going through several miscarriages.

A lifeguard praises the actions of a family who got caught up in a strong current at Tynemouth.

A budget of £4.5m has been set aside to repair the piers but costs could rise if security is needed.

Staff say a "midnight marine marauder" dumped a "bucket full" of shore crabs in their recycling bin.

The group heading the redevelopment effort says it has spoken to scores of potential funders.