Cramlington estate residents finally have pedestrian link to town after two-year campaign

Crime, cost of living and promises of tax cuts - voters have their say on important General Election issues

South Tyneside Council to halt street recycling collections over the summer amid ongoing bin strike row

Strictly Come Dancing star mugged in 'terrifying' broad daylight by biker in balaclava

ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond sheds five-stone and 'doesn't recognise her reflection'

Wallsend pensioner, 79, accused of arranging the commission a child sex offence in the Philippines

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Striking teachers disrupt Northumberland County Council's cabinet meeting with bagpipes following dispute

Newcastle nightclub takeover talks underway after venue shut down amid 'poor management' claims

Whitley Bay Waves Leisure Centre to temporarily close for refurbishment

Drug driver seriously injured two pals in crash after speeding and inhaling laughing gas behind the wheel

Eyewitness tells jury of the moments leading up to death of County Durham man

Nuisance off-road bikes could be destroyed in days in Labour's antisocial behaviour crackdown

Prolific Northumberland shoplifter who ignored court order jailed after stealing vodka, meat and coal

New car parking rules in England will see drivers given 'grace period' to prevent unfair fines