Local News
John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Barrister says Sayers Jr was acting in 'reasonable self defence'
John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
Local messages
Clash over calls for council to oppose reintroduction of lynx to Northumberland
The Missing Lynx project wants to bring the apex predator back to north west Northumberland
'The traffic is constantly increasing' - NHS worker backs campaign to improve safety on the A1
Marion Dickson regularly uses the A1 and said the recent spate of accidents is 'a real worry and concern'
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
"It's an accident waiting to happen" - Killingworth locals protest over school parking fears
Killingworth locals staged a protest yesterday amid concerns over school parking
Northumberland County Council back plans to heap pressure on Government to dual the A1
It comes after a number of serious accidents on the road this year
Gateshead councillors call for DBS checks for elected members
Councillors are calling for the local authority to undertake DBS checks for elected members.
Investigations continue at scene of double fatal North Shields house fire one week on
A man and a woman were killed in the blaze on Cragside Avenue
Little-known sock method to keep you cool at night as UK hits 35C
The Red Cross has an idea that could be really useful at night in hot weather
Police raid uncovers nearly £1.5m worth of cannabis inside Sunderland property
A search is ongoing to find those responsible
Jobs saved at South Tyneside family firm facing collapse after client goes bust
Administrators said there will be a return to some creditors and jobs have been saved
Horror as predator kidnapped drunk woman after finding her sitting alone on Newcastle pavement
Kuldip Chahalm from Blyth has been jailed after police spotted him and stopped him driving off with victim
'Saving lives is more important than saving money' - locals support campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland
With calls to urgently improve road safety for motorists coming from major political figures in the region, a petition has now been launched
Two suspected fraudsters arrested in police sting with knives and watch seized
The two men, aged 21 and 25, got an early wake-up call today, from officers of the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit
Energy supplier to give free fans and energy credit to help households cope in summer heat
EDF launches new Heatwave Relief Packs as part of a £1m initiative
Family of toddler thrown into crocodile pit say he faces "months" of recovery
An update on the health of the young boy thrown into the crocodile pit reveals a long road to recovery
What England stars Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson and Anthony Gordon have been up to after Mexico win
After England's famous win in the Azteca against World Cup co-hosts Mexico City, this is how some of the stars enjoyed their downtime
Mayor asks Andy Burnham to back A1 dualling in Northumberland and end 'national embarrassment'
Kim McGuinness is seeking Andy Burnham's support for a revival of the scrapped plans to dual the A1 in Northumberland, following a series of tragic deaths over recent weeks
Teaching assistant key pay change update as Department for Education issues statement
Campaign calling for a pay review for TAs and other school support roles gets official response over plan
Heatwave causes North East's only dementia centre to temporarily close
Silverline Memories has been forced to close its doors to protect its members
Total Eclipse of the Heart legend Bonnie Tyler dies 'unexpectedly' aged 75 as tributes pour in
Music icon Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75 after being treated in hospital for a recent illness