Competitors from across the north-east of England are hoping for sun at the contest this weekend.
Voters in four council areas, connected by the Tyne and Wear Metro, give us their election views.
The driver is given a suspended jail sentence after a police officer was hurt in a crash.
Lee Hetherington is jailed for 21 months for a crime spree over the summer.
The motorcycle was removed by two people after the crash, Northumbria Police says.
Jordan Tams, one of three teenagers who murdered Gary Belfield in April 2024, dies at HMP Deerbolt.
John Reilly was caught after breaking into a house and stealing keys and a Ford Puma, a court hears.
Cedars Trust wants to carry out work ahead of pupils attending the school in September.
Sister Winifred Laver Promoting Independence Centre in Gateshead is "not safe", the watchdog says.
