News (North East)

Man jailed for assaulting a homeless man in Newcastle

Firefighters evacuate Sunderland high rise as part of training exercise

Three charged with murder following death of South Shields man

Newcastle theatre production calls for better support for sexual assault survivors

Ukrainian refugees dirven to safety and given essentials by Sunderland man

Forty years of inspiration: the women who make up the West End Women And Girls Centre

Investigation launched after car arson spate in West Wylam

Tributes paid to a man who died following South Shields assault

Six arrested as man dies of stab wounds in South Shields

Two drug farms dismantled on Wearside

Female dog walker attacked in Washington

Hub to open for young people leaving care in County Durham

Firefighters praised after tackling blaze on Newcastle's Quayside

Appeal for help to catch vandals behind Sunderland graffiti spree

Fire crews deal with blaze on Newcastle Quayside

Durham County Council end Twinning with Russian city in support of Ukraine

County Durham woman unable to close her eyes after botched cosmetic procedure praises tougher action

Support launched for victims of domestic abuse in Northumberland

BEMs presented for outstanding service and devotion on Wearside

Families of teenagers that died after being admitted to mental health clinic call for public inquiry

Sunderland fan passes away in hospital

North East Theatre Company of Sanctuary launches new production developed with refugees

Help our ambulance staff #WorkWithoutFear

Gateshead hedgehog "Hogspital" gets a makeover thanks to donations

NUFC legend expected to be given Freedom of The City of Newcastle

North Tyneside to benefit from cultural funding pot

Tributes paid to a woman who died following a collision in Sunderland

Voiceless Britain's Got Talent winner can now speak with Geordie accent

Sunderland fan in critical but stable condition after taking ill during match.

Sunderland match suspended for 50mins due to medical emergency

More than 100,000 homes to benefit from interim mast at Bilsdale

Dog therapy cafe opens at Newcastle care home

Nick Forbes confirms exit as Newcastle council leader

The automatic sliding step on the Metro’s new trains revealed

Gateshead school handed £30k fine for taking pupils on Cumbrian hike

Tyne and Wear Metro to be suspended from Saturday evening