Local News
Sheridan Smith takes on 'hardest role of her life' in Newcastle shot ITV drama I Fought The Law
Sheridan Smith leads the cast of new true crime drama I Fought The Law which begins on ITV on Sunday
Local messages
29 pictures of Newcastle fans at Elland Road for one of the shortest away trips of the season
Despite one of the shortest away trips of the season to a newly-promoted club, Newcastle fans weren't left with much to cheer in Saturday's teatime kick-off.
Two arrests as police and helicopter called to 'high speed pursuit' spanning three force areas
Two people riding a stolen bike with false plates have been detained for "multiple offences"
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Lotto results LIVE: Updates on winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, August 30
It's the Lotto and Thunderball draws tonight so we will be bringing live updates and the results below
North East mum Ann Ming's 17-year battle for justice portrayed in Sheridan Smith ITV drama
Mrs Ming fought for decades to see her daughter's killer jailed, and continues her battle to keep him there.
Crooked diner makes off from three Newcastle restaurants in four days without paying bills totalling £500
Lauren Halliday had expensive meals in Newcastle City Centre eateries then either pretended their was a problem with her banking app or went for a cigarette and didn't return to pay
Heartbreak as 'little fighter' Northumberland tot dies after weeks battling organ failure
Miles Mason died aged less than two months last Saturday
North East mums taking on first Great North Run in memory of children lost to suicide
Suzanne and Mary will be wearing shirts covered in the names of 150 loved ones lost to suicide from across the North East
Rival protest groups clash outside Newcastle hotel
Rival protest groups clashed outside the New Bridge Hotel in Newcastle this afternoon, August 30.
Inside the 'impressive' Northumberland home with swimming pool in exclusive estate on market for £1.4m
Woodview is located in the exclusive Burgham Park estate, near Felton
Drunk Northumberland thug viciously attacked woman after she accidentally bumped into her in nightclub
Beth Watson headbutted the victim, grabbed her hair and struck her as she lay on the ground before punching another reveller in the face
Deadly disease that causes fever and pain sees rise in Britain as UKHSA issues warning to travellers
Reports have risen sharply compared to the same time period last year
Coldplay 'very sorry' as they're forced to reschedule two UK tour dates
Coldplay has been forced to reschedule the final two dates of their 10-show run at Wembley Stadium due to strikes on the London Underground
Care home praised by CQC following previous medication handling issues
A Gateshead care home has been praised after it was previously criticised for its management of medicine.
DWP confirms change to application process for major benefit
DWP said almost 1.7 million people currently claim across the UK
Reform-led Durham County Council removes bunting and issues advice on flags
The bunting was taken down in New Brancepeth amid fears a high-sided vehicle could drive into it and pull down the poles holding it up
DWP WASPI latest as battle goes to High Court
A High Court judge has confirmed that a legal challenge by the Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign (WASPI) will start within weeks
Meaning behind 'most misunderstood' road sign and how to avoid fines and points
The sign is common, but that doesn't stop drivers from getting confused
Police explain what to do if noisy workmen disturb you at home
Ask the Police has delved into the steps you can take if you're bothered by noisy builders
Son of murdered Wallsend teen Samantha Madgin fulfils dream with American rugby scholarship
Callum Madgin, 18, has moved to Florida to join the state's top varsity rugby programme