News (North East)

Officers appeal for witnesses following serious collision in Northumberland

Stark report shows 35% of North East children living below the poverty line

Numbers of North East businesses facing serious financial distress increases by more than a quarter

Sunderland to celebrate Chinese New Year

New contact handlers join Northumbria Police

Frustration for Sunderland after Hull defeat

Former carers sentenced over ill treatment of patients at County Durham hospital

Tyne Tunnel fare rise from May

Tyne and Wear Metro fares to rise from April

Female deaths related to alcohol are the highest since records began

Gateshead Police officer's widow hits out at prison system over wait for a decision

RAAC-affected schools should have grades uplifted says Durham experts

Man charged after Cramlington collision in which two teenagers died

A man has been charged following a disturbance at a football match in Gateshead

Still no sign of promised funding for Tyne Bridge restoration

The people of Newcastle have been urged to have their say on the city’s future

Pensioner dies in County Durham house fire

Closure orders against Birtley venues linked to suspected criminal activity are extended

Investigation following complaints about police investigation into the murder of Nikki Allan

Family of Newcastle Student want meeting with delivery app bosses following his death

Northumbria PCC Campaigns for an end to knife violence

Two teens convicted of manslaughter over death of Newcastle schoolboy

Coroner rules man died from allergic reaction to nuts in pizza in Newcastle

Volunteers needed to help the NSPCC share vital messages in County Durham primary schools

A firefighter has been attacked whilst trying to extinguish a fire in South Tyneside.

Darlington baby death - two arrested

Hopes North East Infected Blood Scandal victims get justice they deserve

Three men target 'Newcastle United stars house' in burglary in Darras Hall

Eddie Howe says late defeat to Man City is 'very, very painful'

90s TV classic Gladiators returns

Howe admits it'll be tough to strengthen NUFC squad in January

Walls of 10 Downing Street to be adorned by paintings of the North East

Solar farm approved for County Durham

Woman jailed for causing death of Sunderland couple by dangerous driving

Fare increase proposed for Tyne and Wear Metro

Searches continue for missing Teesside woman