Metrocentre enhances accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing shoppers

Gateshead town centre bus lane becomes new fines hotspot after flyover closure

Staff and pupils praised for their courage after County Durham girl, 10, died on school trip

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South Shields lout racially harassed police officer during arrest and claimed he was being 'discriminated' against

Two arrested after stolen car from Wallsend breaks down in Killingworth

More than 400 domestic violence disclosures made under Clare's Law in Gateshead

Victim left with Nike Air Max shoe imprint on head after brutal attack by Sunderland men

Plans submitted to loan out beach-friendly wheelchairs in Whitley Bay

Rugby fan with MND starts 650-mile bike ride at Kingston Park to raise awareness of 'death row' disease

County Durham girl, 10, died on school trip after being swept away by mudslide, inquest hears

DWP pension shake-up could see workers' pots grow by £1,000

Son of murdered 'angel' is 'glad he's gone' after Babestation killer dies in HMP Frankland

Asda hit with thousands of complaints as new change sparks fury

Pictures show damage to Northumberland property after 'accidental' fire