Local News
Driver, 17, taken to hospital after Mercedes leaves A19 and crashes into tree near Stockton
The collision happened on the A19 northbound near to Maltby in Stockton shortly before noon on Sunday
Local messages
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two women struck by vehicle in Northumberland
One of the women sustained serious injuries in the collision, which occurred in Blyth in Northumberland during the early hours of Friday
The angry Newcastle Uber customer who turned violent and pulled out an eight-inch knife
Karl Glendenning, of Kenton in Newcastle, who has form for weapons offences, turned violent after a dispute with an Uber driver
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
'The whole hospital community helped us survive a year on the wards at the Freeman'
Kevin Bablee and wife Anjna said that the whole hospital community, walking the Newcastle Freeman Hospital corridors, and visiting its chapel daily helped them through a challenging year
Guitars behind Newcastle United anthem and 1960s beat scene head to auction
Two rare 1962 Fender Stratocasters are due to be offered for sale at Anderson & Garland's Music Auction in Newcastle
Northumberland patient allegedly punched and tried to bite ambulance workers
Paul Mason is also accused of trying to bite a security guard at a hospital as he was being evicted
Police confirm 13 arrests made during Newcastle city centre demonstrations
Northumbria Police said 13 people had been arrested on suspicion of crimes committed during demonstrations on Saturday.
Trump claims US-Iran deal to be signed today but warns of 'ultimate alternative'
The US President said that the Strait of Hormuz will be 'open to all' - but Iranian officials have cast doubt that the signing of a deal will take place this weekend
Jesy Nelson's heartbreak at room full of toys her twins are unable to play with
The former Little Mix star's new documentary about SMA newborn screening across the UK shows Jesy navigating life with her daughters and their rare condition
New all weather lifeboat to arrive at Tynemouth RNLI this summer
The RNLI is modernising its fleet, with a number of lifeboats being replaced
How small businesses are reviving the heart of Newcastle's West End
Small businesses throughout the West End grow with BIPC business support
Electric vehicle sales update in major alert for drivers
The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate was introduced by Boris Johnson's government
World Cup winning rugby stars back Lewis Moody's MND fight - 'it's not incurable, it's underfunded'
"It's not incurable, it's underfunded."
30 pictures from Newcastle as rugby legends join the Lewis Moody XV and set off on ride for MND
Lewis Moody revealed his own diagnosis last year and is leading a major fundraiser for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
The feral Northumberland goats found wandering the Cheviot Hills
There around 450 feral goats in the Cheviot Hills which are descended from Britain's original primitive goats introduced by farmers during the Neolithic period
Work starts on development of new North East homes
The new energy efficient homes development will include a two-acre landscaped open space promoting biodiversity
North East parents urged 'talk to your teens' about water safety after heatwave tragedies
A North East police force has warned of the risks and dangers associated with bodies of water as families get ready for the summer holidays
Warning North East faces 'future economic timebomb' due to youth employment
A forum event examined the issue in detail after a major report warned of a "lost generation"
Why Northumberland is investing heavily in homes for vulnerable children
The move will bring vast savings by avoiding the huge costs of private providers
Motorists warned of £5,000 fines over mistake when driving with dogs in the car
A pet insurance expert has warned UK drivers about the potential fines and consequences of not properly restraining their dog in the car under Highway Code Rule 57