News (North East)

Firefighters attacked on a call out in Sunderland

E-scooter trial in Sunderland set to be extended to 2022

Newcastle Lord Mayor left sickened after racist attack

Six suspected drug dealers charged as part of clampdown on crime

Work begins on Northumberland "Giga-factory"

Calls for Newcastle street-lights to be dimmed in the early hours to protect wildlife

Newcastle theatre welcomes North East folk group to tell the true story of local working class hero

Magic Weekend returns to Newcastle after 2 years

North East football fans jailed over altercation after match

Police warning after a new vaping trend debilitated a teenager

CCTV appeal after a series of assaults inside a Newcastle nightclub

Family pay tribute to South Shields teenager who died following assault

Man left fighting for his life after being punched in Sunderland

Northumbria Police praise officers after their biggest drugs crackdown

Newcastle man named after fatal collision as police appeal for witnesses

Newcastle's Ritson and Hartlepool's Marshall on the bill in October

Man jailed after killing his friend in a collision on the A19 near Houghton-le-Spring

Appeal after criminal damage at Newcastle student accommodation

Northumberland surf instructors save family caught in rip-tide

Delight for Newcastle as St James’ Park retains World Cup opener

Police say a passenger involved in a collision in Houghton has died

Police name much-loved dad who sadly died in Northumberland collision

County Durham exporter to celebrate Royal Seal of Approval

Did somebody say jobs for Sunderland

Sunderland's Festival of Light to return to Roker Park in October

Police to investigate a serious collision in Houghton-le-Spring

Newcastle legend diagnosed with dementia

Sunderland children's service jumps from inadequate to outstanding

Ex-Northumbria police officer who sexually exploited vulnerable women is sentenced

Record number of applicants for UK City of Culture - including County Durham

Northumbria Police seize thousands of vehicles each year – here’s the most common reason

Ban for prolific offender who left families frightened in Easington Lane

Sunderland nursing staff help Bob celebrate his big birthday milestone

Visitors to the coast urged to respect wildlife

Air Amublance service helping firearms teams with medical training

North East Councils vow to support refugees fleeing from crisis in Afghanistan