The discovery at Hadrian's Wall shows the extent of the celebrity status of gladiators, experts say.

Campaigners call for step-free access at stations between Newcastle and Carlisle.

Visitors told the BBC there were hardly any balloons to see.

The Tyne Valley Film Festival sees many local pubs, shops and arts centres taking part.

Police believe the woman was in a stationary vehicle in a lay-by when it was hit by another car.

A pick-up truck and farming vehicle crashed on the westbound carriageway near Hexham, police say.

Historians want to discover the names of workers who unearthed a Roman town more than 100 years ago.

Minty the frog was discovered in Northumberland, after being imported from Ethiopia.