Newcastle drug dealers found with 10 wraps of crack-cocaine stashed inside Easter egg

Popular doughnut shop with 'fattest donuts in the toon' announces closure this Sunday

New Layton Carr video footage statement released by police investigating 14-year-old's death

Madeleine McCann new developments explained ahead of Channel 4 documentary

DWP issues new cost of living payments update as households urged to act

Nationwide customers told 'please don't' ahead of major change

Full list of VE Day events in Northumberland, Newcastle, County Durham and Sunderland

Infected Blood Inquiry hearings re-open as compensation fight becomes 'scandal within a scandal'

Man 'touches woman's bum' on Newcastle bus after sitting next to her

Police update after Northumberland A1 crash involving overturned lorry

Exact date Met Office weather maps shows North East temperatures will soar this week

DWP benefit means 500,000 people entitled to free BBC TV licence but don't claim

UK drivers warned of 'honest mistake' that could cost them their licence

BBC Bargain Hunt's Philip Serrell receives touching support as he shares family update

DWP urges claimants 'contact us straight away' ahead of payment shake up