A heritage centre said to be Gateshead's "mother church" is set to be handed over to a trust to run. The Grade I listed St Mary's Heritage Centre has cost Gateshead Council £50,000 a year since 2014.

Repair works for a listed Quayside icon have been lodged with Gateshead Council following a £270,000 funding boost. Plans to restore St Mary’s Heritage Centre, a medieval church next to The ...