Jason Arunn Murugesu

Jason Arunn Murugesu - North East and Cumbria A three-year-project to help boost sand dune-living rare beetle and toad numbers is to start later this year.

Jason Arunn Murugesu - North East and Cumbria Hepatitis C infection levels are falling in a region, a prison study suggests.

Prof Stuart McPherson says the data suggests the infection could be eradicated in England by 2030.

Cumbria is one of the natterjack toad's last strongholds in Britain, a conservationist says.

The fire service says the blaze in Durham was as large as 14 football pitches at its height.

Wasdale rescuer Richard Warren says rising numbers of incidents is putting pressure on teams.

Simon Beston died in hospital weeks after sustaining serious head injuries, police say.

Jason Arunn Murugesu - North East and Cumbria Three people have been charged following the death of a man in a city centre last year.

Jason Arunn Murugesu - North East and Cumbria A mountain rescue team has said many of its call-outs are avoidable and is encouraging hikers to be more mindful before they set off.

The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.