Local News
Crime group member admits smuggling drugs to UK in empty gas cannisters in North East cocaine plot
Andrew Doran, who was arrested by Spanish Police earlier this year, played a pivotal role in the conspiracy
Local messages
Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist hit by car on Tyneside road
A woman has been left with serious injuries after the incident on Monkseaton's Front Street on Friday morning saw a huge emergency response
North East dog owner issued warning after German Shepherd kills cockapoo in attack
The cockapoo was being walked through Bewick Park in Wallsend when the larger dog came bounding from a garden before attacking it
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Northumberland row over 'cruel' plans to remove thousands of residents from housing register
The move has been branded "cruel" by opponents despite insistence that those in need will not be removed
North East cinema trials ‘smart caption-glasses’ for movie lovers with hearing issues
A North East cinema has become one of only 14 UK cinemas to trial smart captain-glasses.
Unusual photos show how Newcastle city centre office block will change skyline
The HMRC and Government offices on Pilgrim Street have reached a new phase in their development
Five members of eastern european grooming gang jailed for four decades
Five members of an Eastern European grooming gang have been jailed for a total of four decades for the sexual exploitation of vulnerable schoolgirls.
Five men jailed for raping and sexually abusing underage girls in Gateshead
Codrin Dura, Leonard Paun, Bogdan Gugiuman, Klaudio Aleksiu, and Stefan Ciuraru were convicted of a series of offences involving the sexual exploitation of six girls
Clip of Sunderland players laughing at former Newcastle striker unites region ahead of derby
A clip of Sunderland players laughing at a joke about a former Newcastle United players has gone viral ahead of the Tyne Wear derby.
Which? says 'stop wasting money' on item that 'shortens lifespan of clothes'
A Which? expert has shared the reasons she never uses a common cleaning product
The neighbourhoods across Newcastle where the most crime was reported in October 2025
The latest police data shows where the most crimes were reported across October.
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2)
Court hears grandad beat, stabbed and attempted to set his victim alight
A grandad has been jailed for robbery after a "brutal" attack in which he beat, stabbed and attempted to set his victim alight.
Gateshead mum of three-year-old 'scared' after car broken into and bag stolen
Iuliana Toma, 35, woke up on the morning of Wednesday, December 12 to her car window smashed after the incident on Denton View in Blaydon
DVLA full list scams that could cost drivers as warning issued to motorists
The official driving agency has released a list of ways you can help protect yourself from being scammed
Sir Bobby Robson Foundation first charity to join Newcastle HogmanHOWAY 5K
Sir Bobby Robson Foundation first charity to join HogmanHOWAY 5K
North East woman celebrates 104th birthday and shares secret to long life
Vera Jackson who was born in Kibblesworth celebrated her birthday surrounded by family
Ryanair passengers face major change as two items can now go on flights for free
The airline says you can bring two items of carry-on baby equipment for free including pushchairs, car seats, booster seats or travel cots
DWP paying up to £441 every four weeks to people with common condition
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is paying the tax-free sum every four weeks to more than 500,000 people with arthritis through Attendance Allowance
Flu hospitalisations surge by 77% in just 2 weeks across North East plunging NHS into "worst case scenario"
Flu hospitalisations have surged by 77% in just 2 week across the North East, plunging the NHS into a “worst case scenario” situation for December, new figures reveal today.
Council leaders call on fans to enjoy Tyne-Wear Derby responsibly
Couns Karen Kilgour and Michael Mordey say there's more that unites Sunderland and Newcastle than divides us - but both still hope for wins on Sunday