Morpeth

Cafe serving up second chances says it curbs reoffending

Founder Fiona Sample says fewer ex-prisoners they have employed have reoffended compared to national figures.

Police did not name the boy but say his death was not connected to seven people killed in the A66 crash.

A second person travelling on the motorcycle is in hospital with serious injuries, police say.

Andy Burnham says the government will look into an "alternative way" of funding the scheme.

Upgrade works are planned on 19 and 20 September, 26 and 27 September and 3 and 4 October.

Liam Evans repeatedly left his girlfriend covered in blood and bruises, a court hears.

Conscious Clubbing organiser Lindsay Hamburg says the North East's sober community is growing.

A coroner praises Aras Rudzianskas, 13, who died trying to help David Radut, 14, in the River Tyne.

As the hazy days of summer continue, BBC Weather Watchers capture images of colourful blooms.