Craig Connor

The volunteer-run garden at Newcastle Foodbank has won a national award and a £2,500 prize, which they're planning to put towards a new greenhouse.

In the pink - see inside lifestyle shop MINISO in Eldon Square as crowds turned out on Friday morning to make the most of its first day of business and enjoy some freebie treats

The expansion of the late-night pool club and bar adds four rooms of games, seating areas with VIP options and bars including a whisky lounge 'speakeasy'

Police responded to disorder in Middlesbrough following a protest which started around 2pm on Sunday

Windows have been smashed and missiles thrown at police in shocking scenes of disorder in the town

The city centre was empty on the evening of August 7 following reports that further far right protests were planned

Dogged determination and ruff play - 56 scenes show dogs of all shapes and sizes made the most of agility courses, yoga classes and walkies - plus some deserved down-time with free paw-puccinos - during the first Dog on the Tyne at Newcastle Quayside on Saturday

Love Me Again thrift market was launched at Hoults Yard on Sunday by former Miss Newcastle Alisha Cowie and her friend Nieve Jones

See images from this Sunday's concert at Baltic Square which brings Gateshead's first Pride event to a spectacular close with a host of music acts, including headliner Sonia, set for the main stage

Niall's performance on Friday night is the latest instalment of his The Show tour, which is set for South America next month