Trains busy following flood disruption
Trains between Carlisle and Newcastle are very busy today because of the closure of the line between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Extra carriages are being added where possible.
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Lego landmarks on display in Newcastle
Seen the Lego Movie? Now a whole city, including Olympic Park and London St Pancras Station, has been built brick by brick in Newcastle.
Tyne Tees Weather: Rest of the weekend
A mainly dry & mild weekend. Improving from the south during Saturday. Slowly going downhill from the northwest Sunday. Settled outlook.
Fire station to close as part of £6m cuts
The FBU condemns Cleveland Fire Brigade £6m cuts which will see jobs go and a fire station close.