Newcastle star striker and highest-scoring overseas player life to be documented in new book

North East woman reported missing in Thailand arrested in Georgia on suspicion of drugs offences

Urgent tsunami warning for Crete after 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Greece

Nissan factory closures unclear as mayor predicts 'strong future' for Sunderland plant

Plans launched for 500-job £923m South Shields cable factory

Northumberland couple and friend walk free from court after dealing crack cocaine

Northumbria Police praised by inspectors for reducing crime but force 'doesn’t always carry out thorough investigations'

Memorial tree planted on Newcastle hospital grounds in memory of NHS staff lost to suicide

More Civil Service jobs to be moved to the North East under Government shake-up

Ouseburn tower latest as council issues update on objections to Malmo Quay plans

Birtley fire: What we know so far after major blaze breaks out at Gateshead industrial unit

Wallsend headteacher and new union president warns against 'silent babysitter' technology

HMRC issues urgent Child Benefit warning asking parents to take action or payments could stop

Farne Islands' seabirds to be shown on webcams as annual puffin count gets under way

Ex-Northumberland County Council leader brands US-UK trade deal as 'body blow' for rural economy