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Newcastle takeaway crackdown as fast food chains banned from opening near schools

Man appears in court accused of killing teenager Joe Scott at West Denton bus stop

Man who murdered retired teacher in catfishing plot and dumped his body in Northumberland jailed

Tributes paid to much-loved Heaton barber whose death has left a community 'absolutely devastated'

Northumberland boy finds 'world's longest chip' measuring at over 10 inches

200 fake England shirts and 27,000 illegal cigarettes seized from North Tyneside property

Ammonia attack gang found guilty of murdering Andrew Foster in Gateshead

Newcastle's Lit & Phil welcomes 'fantastically generous' £1m donation from Barbour Foundation

Man charged with dangerous driving following Newcastle teenager Joe Scott's bus stop crash death

South Shields crime gang members admit false imprisonment, blackmail and torture of three men

Gateshead's The Schooner to change name as new landlord takes over famous pub with 'haunted' past

Footage shows woman inhaling laughing gas at wheel just before crash which injured two friends

Sycamore Gap felling: Live updates as pair in court accused of criminal damage

Newcastle mum shown 'horrible' video footage of her son's final moments

Cowardly pair robbed 86-year-old woman in 'mean and nasty' attack

Drug driver seriously injured pals in crash after taking laughing gas at wheel

Pensioner accused of arranging commission a child sex offence in Philippines

Takeover talks underway for club shut down amid 'poor management' claims

Council halts street recycling collections over summer following bin strike row

Crown Works film studios boost as North East mayor plans more investment

Northumberland Line could be extended thanks to £110 million US investment

The Hoppings 2024 opening times confirmed for Newcastle funfair

Human remains found on Sunderland beaches identified as missing Newcastle man

Man accused of recording males using toilet and exposing himself in public

Calls for more scrutiny over Gateshead FC play-off rejection

Footage shows burglar casually pocketing alcohol as victims slept

Ex partner of missing Kellie Pratt reveals anguish 24 years after she vanished

Three teenagers charged with attempted murder of boy, 15, in Sunderland

Bid to get vile Newcastle grooming gang locked up for longer fails

Search for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley enters third day

Lilidorei aiming to break world record for most fairies in one place

Newcastle's 'hidden' place to party with wild weekend brunches and celebrity guest list

Rishi Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day events early saying 'it was a mistake'

Burglar broke into 79-year-old dad's home and pushed and stole from him

City centre street robbers who targeted drunk man for 'easy-pickings' walk free

Metroland 2026 reopening 'announcement' turns out to be fake

Cocaine dealer caught with thousands of pounds of drugs and cash avoids jail

Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train near Chester-le-Street station

Police seize dog believed to be XL Bully after fatal pet attack

Thousands raised towards funerals of two teens who died in River Tyne tragedy

Man arrested after nine hour 'stand-off' on roof at RVI in Newcastle

Bus lane fine hotspots confirmed as Central Station cameras catch out thousands

Rob Burrow tribute rings out across St James' Park as England fans honour legend

Laughing savage left attack victim choking on blood and fearing death

Woman and eight-month-old baby tragically die following A1 crash

Gateshead care worker stole more than £30,000 from two vulnerable residents

North East chippy named one of the top 20 places for fish and chips in the UK

Newcastle junior doctor finds mystery goldfish in garden and keeps it as pet

'Warrior' Mercy Cuthbertson, 6, laid to rest but 'spirit will live on'

When Top of the Pops came to Gateshead - Girls Aloud, Busted and more

Dental researchers hunt for smokers to help track 600 years of oral bacteria

National Highways diversions after A1 closed following serious collision

Robber jailed after corrosive substance attack caused victim to lose sight

Blyth businessman found with 'zombie knife' and sword in truck

Major two-year police operation gets 'substantial amount' of drugs off streets

Major police manhunt launched after gangster on run from North East prison

Rescue operation launched as campers 'trapped' on campsite after flash flooding

Tragedy as man dies following collision with a wall in the early hours

Man found dead in public toilet on the day he was released from HMP Durham

Man dies in hospital after two people fall ill in Newcastle city centre

Pervert 'laughed' as he carried out sexual abuse of teen victim

Police called to group of men allegedly 'making threats' on Newcastle street

North Tyneside councillors to make decision on revamp of Boundary Mill store

Micropub granted new licence after extending into empty building next door

Loved ones of teen who died after being found injured by A19 tell of their pain

Whitley Bay's Jam Jar Cinema offering £5 tickets to celebrate visitor milestone

Man seriously injured in broad daylight street fight in Newcastle

Filthy criminal threw faeces in face of prison officers during 'dirty protest'

Dad fined after McDonald's staff called police over early hours drive-thru trip

Updates as wicked Christina Robinson sentenced for murdering three-year-old son

Day Fever in Newcastle rules confirmed including 'ban' on under 30s

Investigation launched after body found on beach

Durham city centre shops cordoned off by police after 'underground explosion'

Postman jailed for life for murdering wife in 'jealous rage'

I was among the first to try the new Greggs fish finger sandwich

Full overnight closures on the A1 for emergency works to continue

Tragedy at Majorca beach restaurant as four people dead and Brits left injured

Neighbours of child killer Christina Robinson hope for sentence she deserves

Predatory child rapist jailed for attacking girl while giving her lift

Girls Aloud tour ticket prices slashed in Ticketmaster flash sale

DWP list of 23 health conditions that could get you hundreds of pounds a month

Footage shows teenager driving a stolen car being rammed into railings by police

Man charged in connection with crash which killed biker in 2021

Moving tributes to 'happy, bubbly' 10-year-old girl who died after mudslide

Full southbound closure planned overnight on the A1 for emergency works

Woman, 19, charged over crash death of 'outgoing and beautiful' teenager

'Heartbreaking tragedy' as County Durham schoolgirl dies after mudslide

Top doctor 'substantially downplayed' risk of haemophiliacs developing AIDS

Two charged and £295,000 worth of cannabis seized after Ashington raids

Cannabis worth £650,000 found at Newcastle Airport in suitcases of two men

North Tyneside woman found breast cancer lump on day friend died of the disease

Adopted Geordie who 'fell in love' with Newcastle named city's new lord mayor

All the key dates you need to know leading up to July's General Election

Second teen dies following River Tyne tragedy in Ovingham as police name boys

Updates as Rishi Sunak expected to announced date with reports of July 4

Heartache as brave girl loses battle with brain tumour and dies in parents' arms

Motorcyclist, 62, dies after collision with two cars on the A19

Suspected drug dealer who fled to Tenerife arrested

Police release images after Good Samaritan knocked unconscious

Eddie Howe visits Neighbours set as Newcastle arrive in Australia

Fenwick to host eight-week residency for Michelin Star restaurant Hjem

Four deny burgling Alexander Isak's home and £1m raid on another house

South Tyneside teen found seriously injured after walking by side of A19 dies

Cop and special accused of failing to record seized cocaine

Anthony Gordon delights young fan by driving to Manchester for hospital visit

New trial to see Greggs sell fish finger sandwiches in North East

BBC podcast to delve into unsolved murder of North East doorman Viv Graham

Blood scandal 'could largely have been avoided' report finds

Floral tributes laid at Northumberland riverside following death of teen

Infected Blood Inquiry LIVE: Report due over disaster that killed thousands

Third teenager charged with murder in connection with death of Gary Belfield

Gordon Gault's mum marks what should have been stabbed teen's 16th birthday

Boy, 14, dies and boy, 13, in critical condition after difficulty in River Tyne

Parents of teen who drowned describe death of another child as 'upsetting'

Disabled badge holder outraged after being hit with Parkingeye fine at the RVI

Taxi driver subjected to racist attack turned amateur detective to trace culprit

Road rage driver who bragged of 'street justice' convicted of manslaughter

Alleged ammonia attack murder victim's partner tells court 'I knew he was dead'

Newcastle United co-owners retain top spot on Sunday Times North East Rich List

Police issue appeal after teenager found with serious injuries

Officer who stalked ex and abused police computers remains suspended on full pay

Row breaks out between Jarrow MP and South Tyneside Council over bin strikes

Newcastle crime crackdown could help with bid to bring back more public toilets

Sacked Northumbria police officer who sent sexual messages now named

Woman suffers serious injuries after being hit by a van in Gateshead

The Bake restaurant in Byker forced to close after raiders trash inside

Two men arrested after police raid property and find hundreds of cannabis plants

Blind campaigner slams 'seven years of discrimination' by NHS Trust

Man pleads not guilty to causing criminal damage to Sycamore Gap tree

Road closed for hours after collision leaves pedestrian in hospital

Newcastle kebab shop renews row with police after customers left 'baffled'

Ammonia attacks left man dead and caused woman to lose eye, murder jury told

Police commissioner's pledge on 'visible' presence and future of closed stations

Two Newcastle city centre nightclubs are sold to new operator

Durham teenager stabbed victim five times on his birthday in 'revenge attack'

Supergran star Gudrun Ure dies as fans of North East show share tributes

Blyth to get world’s most advanced wind turbine test plant

Fury as 'mindless' vandals target Northumberland library for second time

Drinker smashed over head with bottle by attacker who made 'advances' to partner

Met Police officer who abused girl in Northumberland woods is sacked

Durham Police staff given extra training after death of toddler Maya Chappell

Durham University named best in the region and sixth in the UK

Café with branches in Newcastle and Heaton to close at the end of May

Vera stardom 'ruled out' for soap legend as they film new TV drama

Priest admits he used 'inappropriate words' in Good Friday sermon

Man appears at court after destroying bottles of alcohol in Newcastle Aldi

Knife crime crackdown as police officers urge people to hand in blades

British Engines workers to strike over pay and claim real terms pay cut

Air Ambulance called to Metro Station after man has suspected cardiac arrest

Jack Russell needed life-saving treatment after escaping dog attack

Drunk Newcastle woman caught driving 'side to side' in Mercedes at 10mph

See moped menace ride into JD Sports after terrorising pedestrians

Mourners wear black and white to pay respects at funeral of Kai Heslop

German tourists stranded on Holy Island Causeway before being rescued by RNLI

See 10 images of a Newcastle night out 13 years ago in 2011

Public assured water fluoridisation is safe ahead of potential expansion

Videographer who died after 'parachute failed to open' is named by police

Police release CCTV after teenage girl was sexually assaulted on bus

Man who hid in female toilet cubicles to secretly record women jailed

Nando's announces free food at Gateshead restaurant

Man who had sex with his mother in 'disgusting' offences walks free

Body found in Leazes Park in search for missing Northumberland teenager

Ridley Scott 'trying to work out' why he's got top honour from Prince William

Ministry of Defence issued with highest sanction over death of soldier

Newcastle Quayside flats plan thrown out in key verdict on long-running saga

Danny Boyle film attracts 106 applications to fill baby role

Shields Ferry skipper renowned for looking like Sting set to retire

The missed chances to help murdered youngsters

Mam slams school for stopping her daughter, 15, from attending prom

Newcastle road closed as burst water main floods street

Kim McGuinness plans tourism drive celebrating Tyneside pop stars

Passport e-gates restored after disruption at UK airports including Newcastle

Armed police called to Longbenton street as suspected gun hoax sees man arrested

Wetherspoons to invest £5m into Newcastle city centre hotel and 'super Spoons'

Kim McGuinness starts work as North East mayor with big bus shake-up pledge

Dad left partner fearing she would be killed by strangling her

Disappointed customers slam Monster Truck event at Newcastle racecourse

See Geordies reliving the 80s and 90s at the Bigg Market Reunion

The vanished Newcastle pubs we used to love

Meet the dogs looking for loving homes after a lonely stay in North East kennels

Reaction as Labour's Kim McGuinness wins historic North East Mayoral Election

Police car involved in head-on crash near Newcastle Quayside

Sir Keir Starmer's promise to the North East after mayoral win

Two teenagers, aged 17 and 15, charged with murder of Gary Belfield in Felling

Local elections 2024: All the results from Tyne and Wear

Man to walk Hadrian's Wall barefoot to raise awareness of rare skin condition

'The streets are a mess': I visited South Shields as bin strikes are suspended

'Divvy' driver who ignored pleas to slow down gets 18 years for killing teens

Pill-pressing machine able to produce millions of fake tablets seized by police

South Tyneside bin strikes suspended as 'way forward' agreed

Newcastle United's Lewis Miley celebrates 18th birthday with Toon tattoo

Escape rooms and steampunk bar heading to Metrocentre in North East first

See CCTV footage of moment driver smashes into theatre at high speed

Stroke of luck leads to Longbenton boy meeting Prince William

Vera filming to shut down road in Northumberland for 14 hours

Faces of 44 North East criminals locked up in April

Building site manager who stole £18,000 of bricks must pay back less than £4,000

'Vet bills are going to kill us' - Cat café squeezed by cost of living crisis

Two men charged over felling of Sycamore Gap tree

Shoplifter banned from range of UK supermarkets after tormenting businesses

The Late Shows line-up for Newcastle and Gateshead's free events

Cemetery and castle among unusual polling stations across North East

Live updates as Prince William visits the North East with two stops in region

Alleged murder victim named as seven arrested in connection with his death

Why voting in the North East mayoral election is so important

Metro bosses claim 'good progress' on fixing problem with new train fleet

Drivers to pay more from this week as Tyne Tunnel tolls to rise by nine per cent

Skydiving firm to close all week after parachute death of 'friend and colleague'

The Glasshouse set to host BBC Proms weekend

Northumberland County Show to return on second May Bank Holiday

North East alcohol deaths hit record high as mum hits out at 'glamourisation'

Gull warning for visitors heading to North East beaches ahead of bank holiday

Dog attack boy's 'childhood has been taken away' as he's still terrified

Murder investigation launched after man, 40, dies following suspected attack

LNER to scrap daily route from Sunderland to London in 'bitter blow' for city

Man arrested after allegedly throwing tiles from property in rooftop stand-off

Uber driver's warning after being charged £561 for two drop offs at airport

Metro station louts who targeted passengers in unprovoked attacks jailed

Construction worker nets almost £20,000 jackpot from £1 Blackjack bet

Gateshead International Stadium uncertainty and council's next move explained

Police looking to trace man two years after report of Bigg Market assault

Danny Boyle film seeks runners and cyclists as it announces new 'extra' roles

Man arrested by armed police on Seaham seafront on suspicion of carrying knife

Pervert had hundreds of 'stomach-churning' indecent images of child abuse

Curtis Warren pictured leaving court after pleading not guilty to 18 charges

Newcastle city centre bar to reopen as Vampire Rabbit under new ownership

TUI flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde diverted after 'bird strike'

'Bleak' Newcastle square could be transformed into £2m street food market

Gateshead FC fans gather outside stadium in 'show of solidarity'

John Henry Sayers: New arrests in probe into attack at Newcastle home

River Tyne could be used to heat new homes on key Newcastle development site

Anti-hunting lecturer terrified by stalker who put tracker on her car

New route for coastal cycling event after cycle lane safety fears

Pictures of drugs farms in Newcastle posted online by Albanian influencers

Cyclists criticise Tyne Bridge renovation disruption

Danny Boyle descends on Rothbury as 28 Days Later sequel confirmed

'It was chaos': Nine injured in alleged brawl outside Whitley Bay pub

£20,000 reward offered in renewed appeal to solve murder of Kieran Williams

Horse dies after suffering 'significant injuries' following collision with a car

Danger driver fractured spine falling down cliff as he ran from police in dark

Woman says partner 'snapped' and attacked her then allegedly killed her brother

Man given 10-year animal ban after leaving husky with life-threatening infection

Boxer Joe Laws launches fundraiser for the kids of opponent who has died

NUFC advert shot in city as fans star and racing car driven up Grey Street

Huge emergency response after baby in pram falls down embankment in Tynemouth

Murder accused pleads not guilty to killing woman who was found dead in house

Dad-of-12 knocked girlfriend's tooth out on the bus during row over dog

Newcastle to Dubai flight delayed as UAE hit with year's rainfall in a day

Check how your MP voted in relation to a young smoking ban

Two teenagers at Newcastle school rushed to hospital after using vape

Mum appears in court over death of baby found unresponsive in bath

South Shields FC say fans have suffered 'emotional trauma' after horror A1 crash

Plan to reintroduce lynx could be 'exciting opportunity' for region

South Shields man jailed after cocaine found hidden inside blocks of cheese

Tragedy as man dies after collision between motorbike and SUV in South Tyneside

CCTV image released by police after woman sexually assaulted near university

Four in court over burglary at Newcastle United star Alexander Isak's home

Mother charged with causing death of seven-month-old baby

Homeless thief stole woman's bag as she celebrated 50th at Newcastle bar

Tyne Bridge updates as delays expected with lane closures in place - LIVE

Delivery driver smashed into back of pregnant woman's car in multi-vehicle crash

Rivals come together in support of South Shields fans involved in minibus crash

Newcastle Comic Con taken over by North Shields 11-year-old with rare condition

Sunderland woman caught Lyme Disease after dog lay on hedgehog nest in garden

Neighbour from hell threatened to kill and 'slice up' terrified elderly woman

Sam Fender's Vera 'return' confirmed 12 years after ITV drama death

Driver hurt after car hits stationary vehicle 'near central reservation' on A1

£65m redevelopment of Eldon Square including go-kart track given green light

Spitfire replica to be installed to commemorate 80th anniversary of air crash

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes worth £12,500 seized in County Durham

Pair given Criminal Behaviour Orders over shocking mess left outside their home

CrossCountry rail strike planned for this weekend is called off

Dad's horror at being told his son had been hit by a car on Felling bypass

Gateshead Council to consider £1.3m demolition scheme to clear empty offices

Man pronounced dead after police called to Seaham street

Evil teacher murderer admits attacking prison officers in HMP Frankland

Man disqualified from keeping animals after three lurchers found in squalid flat

Two men arrested after 600 cannabis plants seized in Gateshead

Danny Weatherson pleads not guilty to charge of assaulting an emergency worker

Four suspected Tyneside drug dealers arrested as part of police 'clampdown'

Plans for new 'container cafe' development near ferry landing in South Shields

Flights diverted after 'defect' inspected at Newcastle Airport runway

Concerns raised over potential reintroduction of lynx to Northumberland

North East shoot for Danny Boyle film seeks outdoor types to fill extra roles

Four suspected Tyneside drug dealers arrested as part of police 'clampdown'

North East mayoral candidates criticise water companies over sewage dumping

Artist creates woodland trail in memory of Sycamore Gap tree

New flood alerts issued in the North East - list in full

Bollards set to go as another Newcastle low traffic neighbourhood faces axe

North and South piers to remain closed over the summer

RNLI volunteers called out to sea to 'rescue' Baby Yoda balloon

Pot Noodle offering £33 compensation to people offended by advert

Man jailed for kidnap of cable tied victim has cash and property seized

Thug hit man over head with whisky bottle he stole to celebrate community order

Mum tells how the Post Office Horizon scandal pushed her to the brink of death

Businessman told teen he could be her 'sugar daddy' as he groomed and abused her

North East flood warnings LIVE: A189 Spine Road closed due to flooding

All North East flood alerts and warnings including River Tyne and the coast

Salon owner jailed after going back to drug dealing during lockdown

More than 50 data breaches recorded by Gateshead Council so far this year.

Met Office's North East forecast as heavy rain hits with flood warnings issued

Pop World in Newcastle to host Doggy Disco Party

Updates as flood barriers up on Quayside as River Tyne 'about to burst banks'

Man charged with possession of knife after police called to North Shields

Gateshead boy, 6, needed facial surgery after go-kart crash at family attraction

Ted Baker to close 15 stores and axe 245 jobs as administrators announce cuts

'Obsessive' arsonist caught on CCTV torching car in 'revenge attack'

Thug carried out vicious glassing attack in Bigg Market bar after being pushed

Benwell woman jailed after trying to take drugs into a prison

The tranquil village with just '36 chimneypots', a castle, and a stunning chapel

Man rescued after being left trapped between rolling vehicle and road barrier

The reasons the Tyne Bridge restoration will take four years to complete

Tributes to former Newcastle lord mayor known for 'fearsome dedication'

Police searching for wanted Newcastle man following burglary

Driver attacked in road rage incident after sounding horn at car blocking road

Decision due on £65m Eldon Square redevelopment vision

Judge tells thief to act his age after store worker threatened with screwdriver

Ant McPartlin made to 'confess' he's a Sunderland fan in ITV stunt

The Hoppings announces summer dates and debut of new white-knuckle ride

Urgent health warning issued over flesh-eating dog disease spreading across UK

Man in hospital after bus crashes into bus stop in Newcastle city centre

Image released after machete wielding robber made threats to shop staff

Boy, 12, taken to hospital after being hit by car on Felling Bypass

Robber threatened man with vacuum cleaner pipe after bursting into his home

Delays on Central Motorway as Tyne Bridge lane closures in place - LIVE

'Everyone is getting sick of it' - Tree stump causing 'thousands' in car damages

Adopted daughter learns dad has been missing for 25 years after tracing family

Man given 'last chance' after hitting police officer on head with her own baton

Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel saga nears end as troubled lift project in 'final stages'

Burger chain Wendy's plans Newcastle restaurant in 24-hour licence application

Police chased down a suspected car thief in Kingston Park

EasyJet relaunch flights to Alicante from Newcastle International Airport

Rail strikes set to cause disruption this week with three days of action

Ant and Dec to return in major ITV show after Takeaway ends

Driver seriously hurt after car 'fails to stop' for police before crash

Police appeal after attack left man in need of hospital treatment

Northumbrian Water pumps raw sewage into waterways for more than 280,000 hours

Gordon Gault's mum returns to ward where he died to deliver Easter treats

Three North East villages named among the UK's 'poshest'

Police investigation ongoing into unlawful council staff exit payments

Vera plot 'leaked' ahead of ITV filming as new character introduced

RSPCA seeks new home for toothless cat rescued in Northumberland

Heartbroken partner's tribute to alleged murder victim Andrew Darn

Names and faces of North East criminals jailed in March for horrific crimes

Ant and Dec play 'quitting TV' prank on fans for April Fool's Day

The food hygiene ratings for every single Greggs across Newcastle upon Tyne

Mum says waiting years for family's autism diagnosis hits 'all aspects of life'

Gateshead Council approves over £320,000 of funding to community organisations

Newcastle mother left man with facial injuries after attacking him

Heartbroken partner's tribute to alleged murder victim Andrew Darn

Proud parents welcome babies at the RVI in Newcastle on Easter Sunday

DWP cost of living cash to help North East people with food and household bills

Your chance to ask questions of the North East mayoral candidates

Police name man killed in Great North Road crash as Andrew Murphy, 40

Drugs gang member 'Peas and Gravy' who used encrypted device for selfie jailed

Alleged North Shields murder victim named as man charged

Boxer convicted of sexual assault after victim recorded 'distressing' audio

Easter lambs at Ouseburn Farm are set to have visitors flocking

Tragedy as man dies after being hit by vehicle on Great North Road in Newcastle

Murder detectives continue to quiz two over alleged trading estate stabbing

Two schools placed in lockdown after litter picking tool mistaken for gun

RSPCA rescue corn snake from roof that was pet missing for over a year

Newcastle crash LIVE: Great North Road closed after serious collision

Man, 68, arrested on suspicion of murder after alleged stabbing in North Shields

Cop who exposed himself at pub pool table while wearing a Santa hat is sacked

Live updates as forensics arrive at scene after 'disturbance' in North Shields

Updates as operation launched to recover overturned concrete lorry from cemetery

Court papers explain why wanted Newcastle man Abdul Ezedi was granted UK asylum

Burglar doused homeowner in 'petrol' and threatened to burn house down

Tyne Bridge restoration: £41.4 million revamp saga timeline and schedule of work

Farne Islands reopen to visitors for first time since July 2022

Former Durham University worker breached sexual offence order

Newcastle man arrested on suspicion of murdering Bristol woman in 1993

Confidence Britishvolt site will secure investment "at some point" in the future

Pensioner forced to pay £30,000 after falling ill while on holiday in Jamaica

Newcastle's museum to get £3m for urgent repairs after 'serious decline' warning

Manhunt launched as victim in hospital after suspected knife attack - updates

Teenager downloaded and distributed terrorist material from his bedroom

North East to benefit from £8 million to invest into walking and cycling routes

Over £1 million worth of drugs seized in raids along with more than £100k cash

Veteran's five year fight to clear name after being 'barred' from Army Battery

Council leader insists there is no need for mistrust among members

Newcastle mother assaulted ex-partner and harassed him with threatening calls

Rapist who attacked own daughter dies in prison from cancer

Drunken nuisance found with 'shoplifting magnet' after arrest

Pet food bank expands to Whitley Bay due to 'ridiculous' demand

Son raises thousands after mum-of-five is told she has 36 months to live

New build homes left with lampposts blocking entrance and driveway

Death notices and funeral announcements this week

Tell us where you're heading for fish and chips this Good Friday in our survey

Beaver tours to be launched at Northumberland country estate

I tried Northumberland's first Turkish restaurant during Morpeth Restaurant Week

Arthur's Hill police incident as officers remain on the scene - updates

Ouseburn Farm sees bookings skyrocket after goat walks go viral

Woman, 51, dies after being hit by a car on A184 in South Tyneside

North East's top 20 fish and chip shops food hygiene ratings for Good Friday

The lowlifes who have preyed on elderly people in disgraceful crimes

Inside the North Tyneside apartment with 'unparalleled' views of the River Tyne

Kate Middleton: Live updates as Princess of Wales confirms cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton statement in full as Princess of Wales confirms cancer diagnosis

Send your well-wishes to Kate Middleton after Princess confirms cancer diagnosis

Fantasist jailed for damaging lies that six innocent men had raped him

Hypnotist jailed after hacking victims' social media and selling intimate photos

Five teens walk free and man jailed for gang clash in which Gordon Gault died

Travel chaos expected as Arriva announces two weeks of strike action in April

Tragedy as body found in search for missing South Tyneside woman

Gordon Gault's friends to learn fate today over deadly clash between rival gangs

Tyne Bridge restoration set to start as final countdown begins

Tyne Tunnel Northbound to close for 36 weekends for maintenance

Case dropped against trio charged after man plunged from cliff

Sadistic mother found guilty of murdering her three-year-old son

The chilling voice note from County Durham killer mother

Updates as jury find Christina Robinson guilty of murdering three-year-old son

Two men charged in connection with Andrew Peart murder probe

Dad facing fine for taking eldest son on holiday while youngest given time off

Wanted burglar avoided arrest for nearly two years despite working as bailiff

Cost of fixing 'astronomical' number of Newcastle potholes hits £185 million

Man arrested after gun allegedly fired during incident in Fenham

Cannabis farm uncovered by police in property after reports of 'disturbance'

Man given three-year animal ban after wolfhounds found living in squalid flat

CCTV appeal after man spat in victim's face during racially-aggravated assault

Building firm fined £60,000 after Bradley Lowery's dad Carl badly burned

CCTV released after handbag containing £160 stolen from Greggs in South Tyneside

No charges after woman reported being raped near Tynemouth Priory

Man charged with murder following death of North East woman Melissa Eastick

Greggs hit by technical glitch in stores across the UK as tills stop working

Care home residents distressed by raiders who stole from their honesty library

Police inspector 'hoping' for answers on Sycamore Gap felling 'soon'

Over 300 train driver and conductor jobs available with Northern in 2024

Hairy Bikers fans in tears as Dave Myers' final scenes air weeks after death

Woman who 'financially abused' vulnerable people banned from parts of Gateshead

Man, 23, due in court after police called to 'disturbance' at holiday park

Murder accused mum: 'Please do not find me guilty for something I have not done'

What we know so far as police cordon put in place due to 'disturbance' in Fenham

Gateshead leisure centre closed after child taken to hospital

Fenham police incident - updates as cordon in place after 'disturbance'

Woman attacked by another woman over claims she put bleach in tumble dryer

Parents ramp up protests as children sent to school that 'doesn't exist'

Murder accused inflicted 'sadistic cruelty' before 'savage' attack, jury told

Patient threatened to kill nurses, take a hostage and blow up hospital

Vet issues safety warning after Jack Russell puppy gets head stuck in bin lid

Riley's Fish Shack damaged in burglary before offenders flee with stolen alcohol

Brother of missing Fawdon teen pleads with him to come home

Gran jailed for revenge attack with spanner after daughter devastatingly injured

Mum takes ex-company to court for discrimination and wins £28k

Care home brings in animatronic cat to help residents with dementia

Newcastle bars and pubs packed as crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day weekend

Café owners 'thrilled' after glowing review by Guardian and Observer critic

I was a Baja Beach Club regular and there was no place quite like it

HMP Northumberland prisoner who took his own life received 'inadequate care'

Elderly man seriously injured after being hit by his own car in alleged theft

Man charged after alleged Newcastle city centre watch robbery

Police issue warning as man arrested over alleged window cleaning scam

Can you name which movies were filmed in these North East locations?

Quirky North Shields home on the market for £649,950

Newcastle Airport night bus announced after council's move to restrict parking

Four-month-old baby from South Shields dies after being hit by car in Lanzarote

Mother accused of murdering her three-year-old son sacks her legal team

See 10 images of Newcastle revellers on a Bigg Night Out in 2007

Crackdown on 'illegal and dangerous' parking around Newcastle Airport

Caretaker jailed for sexually assaulting elderly widow in her own home

Whitley Bay and Heaton named among the best places to live in the UK

Tribute to 'happy, bubbly' 12-year-old who died after suffering severe headaches

I was a child of the Metroland generation and it was the best place ever

Local Hero hits number 1 as new version goes straight to top of charts

Crackdown on cross-border drug dealing sees 150 arrests made and £53,000 seized

Updates as County Durham murder accused mum cross-examined on son's death

Third person denies murdering Newcastle man Bradley Tams

Jeff Brown to leave Look North after 21 years of hosting BBC show

List of Lloyds and Halifax banks closing this year - including North East sites

Thug jailed after club-goer lost eye in 'vicious' attack in Rusty's

Major retailer moving into Debenhams store in Newcastle is named

Northumbria cop sacked after sending sexual messages to student police officer

Mum accused of killing son, 3, said she hit him with cane for messing with food

Ne-Yo 'upstaged' in Newcastle as crowd go wild for South Shields woman

Hunt for raiders who stole shoes and handbags from Joelinton’s home continues

Girl, 12, had been waking in the night with headaches before tragic death

Basshunter confirmed to perform 'intimate gig' at Newcastle bar

Probe continues into burial prevention allegation after 'funeral home' searched

Neighbour from hell left couple living in fear in their home of 30 years

Updates as County Durham murder accused mum gives evidence on son's death

New 90s festival for Newcastle announces huge line-up led by Ronan Keating

Casualty pronounced dead after incident on railway line

Duchess in near-decade long search for cocaine plants for Poison Garden

Newcastle could be hit with '3cm of snowfall an hour' later this month

Grainger Market regeneration plan unveiled as council promises 'vibrant' future

Moment drugged danger driver overtook emergency ambulance and smashed into cars

Man known as 'Greggs Steak Bake' jailed for involvement in drugs conspiracy

Police probe launched after woman threatened at knifepoint in her own home

Kim Woodburn to take over Newcastle bar for Duster Disco night

Police investigation after runner injured in alleged motorbike hit and run

City centre attack victim recovering at home as hunt for thug continues

'Weak, brittle' concrete cause of ceiling collapse at primary school

Pelaw homeless housing scheme to be decided on this week

'Weak, brittle' concrete cause of ceiling collapse at primary school

Environment Agency to erect temporary flood defence barriers on quayside

South Tyneside Council to launch probe into former leader's credit card use

'Feisty' badger rescued after falling 10 feet down a Northumberland lime kiln

Cannabis farmer hid in bed base as landlord found house turned into drug factory

Northumbria cop accused of sending sexual messages to student officer

Woman pounced on and attacked by stranger who targeted lone women when he was 13

Wallsend Fire Station to close overnight despite fears over downgrade

Boy's blood found on his teddy bear and around the family home, jury told

Drunken lout threw food in Bigg Market takeaway after missing flight to Tenerife

Newcastle surgeons live-stream operations to international conference

Manslaughter trial LIVE: Grandad 'died within two minutes' after alleged punch

Search under way for wanted Northumberland man who is 'evading arrest'

Ringleader of North East drugs gang is jailed for 12 years

Princess of Wales apologises for 'confusion' over Mother's Day photo

Families call for tougher sentences after losing loved ones to dangerous driving

Map shows housing complaints in your area - as numbers hit all-time high

County Durham lad reaches Hollywood Week on American Idol

Can you figure out where in the North East Vera is filming in our quiz?

Mum's anger after hole in council house ceiling causes damp, mould and flies

The Common Room CEO Liz Mayes steps down as trustees carry out restructure

Brit award-winning singer-songwriter to raise awareness of curlew plight

Plaque to be unveiled to remember woman who helped design Tyne Bridge

Mother of man, 27, whose body was found in river shocked by coroner's conclusion

Urgent Mother's Day warning issued over scams as fraudsters target mums

Ponteland drink-driver smashed into telegraph pole before fleeing scene

New life springs from Sycamore Gap tree giving hope for the future

The spooky Newcastle building haunted by ghosts cleaners hoover around

Meet the dogs looking for loving homes after a lonely stay in kennels

Reopening of much loved Farne Islands after two years welcomed

BBC Hairy Bikers' Si King issues urgent warning after cruel scam

Fred Olsen unveils 2025/26 cruise programme from Newcastle

North Shields rugby star leads session for female players at Newcastle school

Controversial convenience store plan put on hold over 'chaos' fears

New North East primary school to be built and existing site demolished

The dangerous North East dog owners who have appeared in court

Newcastle Council confirms it will consider Coast Road bus lane despite denial

Gordon Gault's killers locked up for deadly attack as rival gangs clashed

Tragedy as pensioner dies following County Durham house fire

Barclays submits plan to 'decommission' bank use at listed building

The top 20 Italian restaurants in Newcastle and their food hygiene ratings

Newcastle parks' future in question as charity faces £6.7m deficit

Council losing 'potential revenue' from undeveloped land claims councillor

Fresh appeal to find missing man who has not been seen for over three weeks

Man denies being drunk on EasyJet flight that landed at Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Council's £14.4m cuts and 4.99% tax rise approved

Hundreds of new homes to be built in seaside town despite road safety concerns

Newcastle Council meeting evacuated due to pro-Palestine protests

Pictures looking back on 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners' Strike

No one to be charged after woman found dead in Gateshead home

What the North East's £100m-plus 'trailblazer' deal means for the region

Junior doctor who secretly filmed people using toilet suspended for 12 months

Greggs staff set to share in £188m profits as baker continues to grow

Man taken to hospital after 'violence breaks out' at Morrisons store

Crimestoppers appeal for anonymous tip-offs to capture off-road bikers

Arriva Northumberland workers could strike as ballot opens over pay dispute

Two teenagers arrested after 'disturbance' in County Durham

Construction of £50m 'super school' gets under way

'Beautiful lad' who died after car collided with a tree was due to become a dad

Body found in search for missing man as police confirm 'incredibly sad outcome'

Sentencing of Gordon Gault’s killers to be broadcast on television

Suspected cannabis farm containing around 250 plants found inside Gateshead pub

Bulldog looking for new home after suffering 'horrific' injury in dog attack

Thief left man with dislocated shoulder when he stopped him snatching wife's bag

Schoolfriends delighted as they both give birth to very special Leap Day babies

Schoolfriends delighted as they both give birth to very special Leap Day babies

Self-driving shuttle bus arrives in North East and will enter service in spring

Man admits being in charge of dangerously out of control dog which injured cop

Yob took part in brutal Byker attack where teen was filmed screaming in terror

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust announces new leaders as it looks to rebuild