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North East cannibal killer denied parole for ninth time

Self-confessed 'monster' David Harker was jailed for life in 1999 for killing and cannibalising vulnerable mum-of-four Julie Paterson

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KFC in Tyneside applies to extend opening hours to 5am

The popular fast food chicken shop in Killingworth is seeking to extend its serving time until 5am Monday to Sunday

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Jealous Gateshead thug glassed man he was convinced was sleeping with his love interest

Mark Murray, of Gateshead, was one of two men fighting over a woman which ended with a glassing causing 'horrific' injuries

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Newcastle mayor demands end to 'despicable' attacks on councillors' homes

Henry Gallagher, installed for a second term as Newcastle's lord mayor, has spoken out after two former Labour councillors had their homes vandalised

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First look at how Gateshead Old Town Hall will look as consultation event is launched

'It’s really important to us that local people get the chance to see the ideas early and help shape what comes next'

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The Newcastle care home with rat infestations, bedroom fires and washing powder rationing

Bowland Lodge Care Home is to close down following publication of a shocking report

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Major police presence in Benwell street with helicopter circling above

An eyewitness says there's 'police everywhere' in the Maria Street area of Newcastle with six police vehicles at the scene

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Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, May 28

Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

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Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, May 28 for £10k a month prize

We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, May 28 including those winning numbers

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Mum murdered one-year-old son with lethal milk mixture before hiding out in loft

Emma Barnett, 36, was discovered hiding in the loft of her Essex home with her 14-month-old son Oakley after the pair were reported missing

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North East firefighters issue warning to kids putting lives at risk by starting fires

The school holidays is when crews experience a spike in the number of deliberate fires which pose a significant risk to themselves and others

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The North East postcodes with the noisiest neighbours revealed after 11,600 complaints

Data obtained from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has found the postcodes in the North East with the most noise complaints.

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Funding for council’s development company on hold as leader admits 'the world has changed'

Tens of millions of pounds worth of debt had been due to be restructured

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Latest on Tynemouth Library redevelopment over six years on from closure

The building's demolition has finally been signed off but the council faces criticism over the wait

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Motorists in Newcastle warned of two weeks of delays due to Central Motorway works

From June 1, the next phase of joint replacement works will see repairs made on the northbound carriageway of the Central Motorway

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North East MP claims Tony Blair ‘out of touch’ with public after attack on Government

The former Prime Minister penned a 3,000 word essay criticising the direction of the current Labour Government

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Katie Price brands Lee Andrews 'most hated man in Britain' in Dubai update

Katie Price has spoken out after husband Lee Andrews was confirmed to be held in Dubai prison on alleged espionage charges

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Wes Streeting joins Northumberland MP to meet farmers in bid to win back voters

The former health secretary is widely expected to make a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

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Moment 'most wanted' Tyneside man tries to fool police after throwing boiling water on dad

Dangerous Daniel Gaunt, of South Tyneside, has been jailed for throwing boiling salty water over his dad in his latest attack on family members

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Popular drinks company's Northumberland base to close down after £38m takeover

Fentimans was snapped up in a £38m deal earlier this year but its Hexham base has shut this summer, its new owners have confirmed