DWP confirms state pensioners born in these years will receive automatic £100 boost

Gambling addict stole more than £20,000 from North East charity and left volunteers under suspicion

Demolition plans confirmed for Newcastle primary school embroiled in RAAC concrete crisis

Tourist information centre in popular Northumberland seaside town to be demolished for more parking

RVI doctor who admitted 'inhaling anaesthetic' on nightshift at Newcastle hospital escapes ban

North East revealed among worst areas for brewery closures but there is some cheerier news

Gateshead teenager completes 'amazing' skydive with 70-year-old nana

Gateshead personal trainer completes 12-hour 45,000 step 'Mount Everest' charity challenge

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Council apologises after unwanted food waste caddies delivered to Tyneside homes

15 floral photos as families enjoy North East sunflower trail now open for summer

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North East robber used dog as a 'weapon' against shop workers

North East in period of 'prolonged dry weather' as UK drought warnings issued

Heartbroken Gateshead family to set up charity as toddler dies after battle with rare condition