Darlington man brandished needle as he attempted to rob two victims

Police officer allowed banned Newcastle motorist to drive home after failing to do 'proper checks'

North East care home slammed by Care Quality Commission for putting residents 'at risk of harm'

Benwell explosion six months on as Newcastle community to help shape future of tragic blast site

Obsessed Northumberland man rang fire service 80 times before starting fire in his home

Celebrity Big Brother's Trisha Goddard's heartbreaking show admission hours before eviction

Newcastle nuisance racially abused man in city centre hostel before spitting at police officer

Majorca facing 'major shortage' which is ruining holidays for UK tourists

Jet2 issues warning over 'fake' messages after scammers target holidaymakers

Green Party leader Carla Denyer takes to streets of Northumberland ahead of local elections

Junction blocked off as one taken to hospital after crash in Walker

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch visits Northumberland ahead of local elections

Nigel Farage pledges cuts to "unnecessary spending" in Morpeth visit

Gardners urged to feed tomatoes and strawberries 'liquid gold' for delicious taste

Why petrol and diesel drivers should never fill up cars just before 5pm