Newcastle upon Tyne

Kidney transplant patient Gemma Louis urges people to sign the donor transplant register.

How much do you remember about the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria?

Newcastle City Council will have an all-out election on 7 May, where all seats are contested.

Lord Beecham is described as "one of the most influential politicians of the last 50 years".

Issues at the Newcastle attractions were identified during a recent inspection, the council says.

Archie York's mum Katherine Errington says the damage being done is "disgusting".

The "ride out" events are being heavily shared on social media, Northumbria Police say.