Liberal Democrat hold conference on Tyneside
Hundreds of Liberal Democrat supporters will be at the Sage Gateshead later today for the annual spring conference. The meeting comes at a crucial time for the Coalition Government as it struggles to get its controversial NHS reform bill through parliament.
More top news
VIDEO: Easter Sunday's forecast for the North East
Cloudy at first on Bank Holiday Monday, and slow to brighten. A much slower day than Easter Sunday. Best sun in the evening.
EASTER SUNDAY forecast for the rest of the Bank Holiday
So, generally turning out dry and bright across the Tyne Tees region on Easter Sunday.
Bishop of Durham: "There is much fear"
The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham led his first Easter service, in which he spoke of fear and what causes it.