Gardeners urged to keep hold of grass clippings - but not for your compost bin

Bank Holiday Monday May 5 weather forecast for North East with 'fairly chilly' spell coming

Heartbreaking tribute messages left for 'sensitive soul' Layton Carr at scene of fire death

Gateshead fire death: Updates as police investigate death of 14-year-old Layton Carr

Northumberland cricket club pays touching tribute to World War II heroes with tree project

NHS explains whether you should send your child to school if they have a fever or other illnesses

Forgotten Jarrow WW1 female football star finally recognised with headstone

The PIP claimants most at risk of losing benefit payments under new DWP changes - full list

Police cordon in Gateshead as probe into teenager Layton Carr's fire death continues

Police and Crime Commissioner's message to loved ones of tragic Gateshead teen Layton Carr after fatal fire

Houghton-le Spring man in court accused of dealing multiple types of drugs

The house in a County Durham seaside village with a £1 auction starting price

Racist thug smashed takeaway window and yelled abuse after being refused service

Council tax rule labelled 'deeply concerning' as family hit with bill

Mapped: the anti-social behaviour that hit Newcastle city centre worse than anywhere else in England last year