Bin changes for householders set to make recycling easy

May Bank Holiday DWP payment dates confirmed for Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefits

Third teenager charged with murder in connection with death of Felling dad Gary Belfield

Mum gives 'hugest thank you' to team at Sunderland Royal with special artwork for looking after her son

Floral tributes laid at Northumberland riverside following tragic death of teenage boy

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Strictly fans left 'choked up' after Amy Dowden gives emotional update year after cancer diagnosis

Gordon Gault's mum marks what should have been stabbed teen's 16th birthday

Drug-driver who 'smelled strongly' of cannabis banned from roads after being pulled over in Newcastle

Battle Hill mum shed six stone after struggling to finish Great North Run

Northumberland's school transport budget under pressure due to rising number of children with additional needs

Row over North Shields transport hub resurfaces following awards announcement

Look inside an 'exquisite' three-bedroom Quayside apartment with stunning views of the River Tyne

Taxi driver subjected to racist attack by Gateshead passenger turned amateur detective to trace culprit on Facebook