News (North East)

'No reason to suspect equipment failure' in skydiver's death, inquest told

Outdoor fires up by 230% last month in County Durham and Darlington

Gateshead family urging people to wear blue in memory of Manchester Arena bombing victim Philip Tron

Former Northumbria Police detective spared jail after stalking ex

Over 150 residents leave Sunderland block of flats over fire safety concerns

Smoking takes up over 90,000 GP appointments a year in Gateshead, report finds

North East surgeon spearheading renewed anti-knife crime efforts

Family of "professional burglars" who targeted Alexander Isak's Darras Hall home are jailed

Pensioner hit by car in Berwick

First female Lifeboat Operations Manager for Tynemouth RNLI

First female Lifeboat Operations Manager for Tynemouth RNLI

Newcastle expert says stockpiling disposable vapes raises serious fire safety risks

The Great North unleashes new era of prosperity spearheaded by Northern Mayors

Teen arrested after elderly woman killed in motorcycle collision in Sunderland

Family of teenager who died after getting into difficulty in River Tyne mark the year anniversary

More eligible children getting free school meals in Newcastle

Hartlepool's Michael Rice and Durham students give Eurovision predictions

Whitley Bay Metro building to be converted into learning disability employment space

Change of date for Newcastle's Come Together Festival

Sam Fender officially Freeman of the Borough of North Tyneside

FIVE more arrested in connection with death of Layton Carr

After The Blast - The Benwell Tragedy

Drug dealer JAILED for his part in Benwell explosion which killed 7 year old boy

Drug dealer to be sentenced TODAY for his role in Benwell explosion

Sunderland confirm trip to Wembley

Nissan to shut seven factories and cut 20,000 jobs globally

Appeal to identify man as officers investigate report of child being bitten by dog in North Tyneside

Call for “urgent” answers on Prudhoe High School three months after shock closure

Tributes to para dressage 'pioneer' Anne Durham OBE

County Durham Reform UK Councillor resigns over conflict of interest

County Durham man jailed for 18 months for making threats to kill his MP

Reports Nissan plan to cut 20,000 jobs in cost-cutting measures

Man jailed for 12 years after firing handgun at man in Tyneside street

Artist says Sycamore Gap tree lasting legacy will continue

Death of pensioner in Washington treated as unexplained

Magic Weekend's record breaking results