News (North East)

Prime Minister announces £285m funding boost for local leaders

People in the North East struggling with darker nights urged to reach out for support

Northumberland residents urged to apply for gas safety checks and grants this winter

Tyne Bridge fully closed for restoration works

North Shields man who tampered with electricity meters avoids jail

Storm Boelo named as strong winds forecast for parts of northern England

Homelessness 'worst it’s ever been' in County Durham says frontline workers

Tributes paid to recent graduate who died in A1 collision in Northumberland

Killer of Billingham pizza delivery woman Julie Hogg to face Parole Board again

Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England

Young people are risking their lives entering abandoned buildings for social media, North East mum w...

New recycling initiative to roll out across Northumberland

Howaymanay New Year's Eve party coming back to Newcastle Quayside

Driver dies after car leaves A1 and overturns near Durham

North East reception teachers 'feeling pressure' as toddlers aren't school ready

Former Health Secretary warns North East jobs crisis 'engulfing a generation'

Tribute at Sunderland game to teenagers who died in River Wear tragedy

Newcastle City Council job cuts grow

County Durham tree narrowly misses out on Tree of the Year Title

Late Night Levy in Newcastle revoked, easing pressure on hospitality

Man jailed for stabbing hotel guest in Newcastle

Lorry drivers delivering NHS supplies across England to strike in dispute over pay

Northern Lights Newcastle unveils new 14-installation trail for 2026 Christmas event

New university students in County Durham and Darlington warned to be fire safe

Manslaughter charges dropped against mother and brother of teenager killed in North Shields house fi...

FareShare North East appealing for volunteer drivers to help tackle hunger

North Tyneside residents back proposed face-covering bans linked to ASB

155 new homes approved for land north of Great Park town centre

Cordon in Newcastle city centre as police receive report of 'suspicious item' at university

Families pay tribute to teenagers who died in car river plunge

Durham man jailed for grooming and sexually abusing 15-year-old girl

Tribute to ‘beautiful girl’ who died with two other teens in car river plunge

Fresh North East continuing to back plans to reduce vape appeal for young people

Durham Police officer appears in court over child sex offences and misconduct

Teenager arrested after car plunged into River Wear released on bail

Gateshead's Metrocentre subject of takeover