As part of a national series of events, Northumberland County Council, in association with SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, is holding a Commemorative Service at Hexham Abbey on 8 May.

Some County Durham families will be able to apply for up to £6,800, the North East mayor says.

New weather maps show areas across the whole country that could be hammered by rain.

Labour Mayor Kim McGuinness said the childcare grant would be "tested in Durham, reviewed to strengthen the offer and rolled out to help more parents as quickly as possible".