News (North East)

£4.5m Newcastle track upgrade completed

Bishop Auckland murder investigation

North East Ambulance Service face strike vote

Police name Northumbria Uni student, as murder investigation continues

Family of Tomasz Oleszak pay emotional tribute to their son

Gateshead community to gather for vigil tonight.

Newcastle United Women return to St. James' Park

Ex-soldier committed suicide after PTSD support ended, inquest told

Murder investigation launched after 14 year old boy dies in Gateshead

Great North Air Ambulance Service rated outstanding

Newcastle Indian chef crowned best in Britain

Police seize £50,000 of illegal drugs in freshers week disruption

Clean Air Zone signage unveiled as cameras are switched on

CCTV appeal after suspected stalking incident in South Tyneside

Investigation into death of County Durham girl continues

Bus drivers in Sunderland plan five-day strike over pay

Chancellor visits Darlington to champion investment zone and support the Economic Campus

Man arrested following a police incident in County Durham

Funding boost for homelessness services in Sunderland

Northumberland pubs helping communities stay warm this winter

Massive street mural planned for Newcastle's Quayside

World Cup Fanzone announced for Eagles arena in Newcastle

Appeal for witnesses following arrest by Northumbria Police in Newcastle

Tynemouth library approved for demolition and redevelopment

Police appeal after a man is left with fractured eye socket in Sunderland

Man charged after a firearm discharged in South Shields

Huge indoor city centre World Cup Fan Zone announced at NX Newcastle

Taskforce to deal with Nestlé closure in Newcastle

Hundreds of bus drivers vote to strike in Sunderland in pay dispute

Newcastle appoint Joe Kinnear

Sunderland prisoner of war John Harding used as a 'punching bag' over days of torture in Ukraine

Appeal for information after two parrots are stolen in Gateshead

Witness appeal after a car is stolen with a girl inside in County Durham

Sunderland wastes no time trialling smart bins

Durham University study: Unborn babies smile for carrots and grimace for kale

Northumbria Police praised in latest inspection