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Heavy police presence and demonstrations in Newcastle city centre - the key details

Protests were held by United to Stop the Far Right group and the Unite the Right group

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Fire brigade called to blaze near Jesmond Dene House as smoke seen rising from building in grounds

Firefighters tackled a blaze 'in the grounds of Jesmond Dene House'

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North East youngsters taught essential self-rescue techniques after heatwave drownings

Vital live-saving skills are are being taught across North East pools as part of drowning prevention week 2026

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Tyneside football team to take on epic cycle challenge fundraising for prostate cancer

Marden over 40's Football Team will be riding 41-miles on Saturday to raise vital funds

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Newcastle fire LIVE: Updates as firefighters leave scene near Jesmond Dene House

Firefighters are on the scene of an incident said to be in the grounds of Jesmond Dene House.

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The true crime club operating in the heart of Newcastle with 1800 members

Members can meet at the Maldron Hotel to discuss an unsolved criminal case every other Saturday

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British tourists warned as easyJet flight met by police at Tenerife Airport

A flight from London Gatwick to Tenerife was met by police upon arrival this week after 12 passengers allegedly caused disruption on board

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Incredible total raised at Picnic in the Park 2026 to support charity's work across North East

Picnic in the Park 2026 raises over £3,000 for local services

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Weather maps show date North East will hit 23C as temperatures to rise this week

It comes as the Met Office predicts a spell of 'very warm or hot' weather for the UK before the end of June

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Newcastle city centre LIVE: Updates amid heavy police presence for Saturday demonstrations

A huge Northumbria Police presence was in Newcastle city centre on Saturday as rival demonstrations take place.

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CCTV image released in search for missing Northumberland man last seen a month ago

Northumbria Police have appealed to the public for help as they continue efforts to locate Paul, who was last seen in Alnwick on May 13

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County Durham police incident LIVE: Updates as police cordon and forensics on Peterlee street

There is a large police presence in Passfield Way, Peterlee

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Key details after police cordon erected in County Durham street

Police have been present in Peterlee throughout Saturday morning.

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The ancient Newcastle street that was erased and buried beneath concrete, steel and glass

High Friar Street was demolished in the early 1970s during the construction of Eldon Square Shopping Centre

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Man arrested coming into Newcastle Airport after allegedly attacking ex

Anthony Harrison is accused of restricting his former partner's breathing by putting his foot on her neck and pulling out a clump of her hair during the suspected incident two months ago

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How much you can be fined if you take your child on holiday in term time

Unauthorised school absences can result in hefty fines or legal action - here are the rules and the penalties that can be imposed

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Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United Harley-Davidson to be auctioned for Cancer Research UK

The 1990 Sportster, finished in a unique Newcastle United F.C. livery, has been owned from new by the football legend, with a percentage of proceeds going to Cancer Research UK

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UK measles update with urgent warning to parents as over 100 new cases confirmed

Families have been urged to make sure children have the MMR or MMRV vaccines for 'the best and safest protection against measles'

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New road cameras to issue fines over phone rule that catches out many drivers

New AI cameras are being trialled to detect drivers using their mobile phones - but research has shown more than half of motorists aren't aware of what's illegal

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Grandad picks up wrong child from nursery and drives away as mum left with 'worst nightmare'

Jody Riley was working in a nearby café when she received a phone call every parent dreads - that a stranger had collected her daughter nursery