A food bank for pets has opened a third base because 'demand just keeps growing', its founder has said bbc.in/3wd9nW9

The Tyne Tunnel was closed for 'a short time' during Monday morning rush hour to rescue a family of ducks that wandered across the road bbc.in/3xPYxWN

Actress Brenda Blethyn has said she is going to leave ITV's long-running TV detective show Vera, based in the North East, after 14 series bbc.in/3QcEyry

Raac found in prison housing blocks bbc.in/44dWqbf

Why is the National Glass Centre in Sunderland closing and could it be saved? bbc.in/3Us1eGS

Murdered teen's crime scene shown to schoolchildren bbc.in/4b8V6Jb

The young offenders fighting back through fashion bbc.in/49M0Bfz

A new exhibition is celebrating the life of a pioneer of women's cue sports bbc.in/3w4dVhB

A woman held over an attempted murder in connection with a suspected poisoning in Newcastle has been released without charge
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Fresh start for model railway club at new home bbc.in/448PUTb

A mental health trust has been fined £200,000 for safety failings which contributed to the deaths of two vulnerable patients
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AURORA SURPRISE over Kendal tonight - epic show for a short time. I'll take that thank you! BBC Weather Carol Kirkwood BBC Breakfast ITV News Border Met Office Friends of the Lake District BBC North East BBC Cumbria #aurora #northernlightsshow

Gateshead fans have blasted a decision to bar their club from the national league play-offs as 'unjust' bbc.in/3UrT5ly

Lynx reintroduction could not be done without public support, the National Trust has said bbc.in/44g0vvK

What's the quickest way to cross the Tyne Bridge during its repairs? The BBC decided to find out bbc.in/3U2o0n9

The candidates took part in a live BBC debate this morning when they answered questions put to them by people in the North East. You can watch the full debate and read analysis here bbc.in/4475635 #BBCNEMayor

The RSPCA is still trying to trace the owner of a dog left trapped in water down a well for several days bbc.in/4b5SFqu

BBC North East #BBCNEMayor great to hear all the candidates on the BBC this evening. Jamie Driscoll most impressive and is the clear winner in this debate

A station footbridge dating back to 1882 has reopened after a restoration project lasting eight months bbc.in/3JssRsZ