News (North East)

Artists invited to use parts of felled Sycamore Gap tree in new projects

Police powers in place as protest expected in Newcastle

NE1’s Dragon Boat Race returns to Newcastle

Northumberland man charged after ATM blast - homemade explosives discovered in Morpeth

High-visibility hotspot patrols lead to more than 150 arrests

County Durham and Darlington Play Specialist Wins National Award for Transforming Children’s Care

County Durham family to officially launch 'Maya's Law' campaign

Locomotion No. 1 replica takes test run in Shildon ahead of SDR200 celebration journey

Two 24/7 Greggs coming to Newcastle

Ho ho Howay! A new Geordie inspired Christmas experience for families at Discovery Museum

Two men jailed over criminal theft network in the North East

Greggs to open first ever PUB in Newcastle

New university students in North East and Teesside urged to stay safe

Abandonded Spaniel turned Police dog wins national award

North East Mayor’s flagship new regeneration plan aims to be “boldest” in the country

Scariest time of year takes a friendly twist as family Fright Fest returns

Gateshead Council to form plans amid £28m regional fund to tackle poverty

XFactor winner announces limited run of North East shows and Festive City Hall date

Former England rugby player was over drink drive limit when he died in Northumberland river

North East film company releases new short film about sustainability for Recycle Week

Northumbria police and partners share plans to help keep students safe as the new term begins

Over 600 North East and Yorkshire patients die waiting for organ transplant

North East children waiting longer for autism diagnosis than those in the south

Two North East and Teesside areas to take part in new health care system

North East mental health crisis lines to be retired

Coroner warns people at risk of death when stroke services only available 9am-5pm

Durham wins University of the Year

Councillors in North Tyneside have voted to give themselves pay rises

Man jailed in connection with death of Northumberland man

Manchester Arena bomb plotter refuses to appear in court over attempted murder charges

Five discharged from hospital after a multi-car crash in Northumberland

Debris from doomed Gateshead flyover hits a car

Michael Portillo takes a trip on the new Metro trains for his new TV series

Newcastle foodbank expecting to see rise in people needing support this winter

North East announced as an AI Growth Zone

Man arrested in connection with racist abuse directed at Leeds United players after Sunderland match