Huge emergency operation as firefighters tackle North Shields house fire

Warning over packing lithium batteries in suitcases ahead of summer holiday season

Tyneside shipyard owner welcomes new opportunities in Defence Investment Plan

Sunderland's National Glass Centre added Heritage buildings at risk register

Major TG Jones update as 150 high street shops at risk of closure under shake-up

Greggs finance boss to retire after 28 years with the high street bakery

Search for missing 15-year-old last seen bare foot believed to have travelled to Newcastle

Two 'crucial' things you must do now to avoid paying higher energy bills

Metro suspension LIVE: Updates as trains back on but passengers warned normal service 'will take some time'

Gateshead cat rescued after being run over by car and left 'close to death'

Former Royal Navy officer jailed for double murder on trial for rape and indecent assaults including North East boy

Dramatic rescue from North Shields house fire as probe launched - fire brigade statement in full

Metro suspension expected for 'most of day' following 'failed engineering vehicle' - key details

UK's longest-serving female prisoner who murdered North East woman is set for release

Longest-serving female prisoner who murdered North East woman is set for release