Cabinet approve cost-cutting changes needed to 'modernise' Northumberland library services

Man and woman appear in court charged with murder following alleged assault in Brunswick

Fresh bid to turn derelict Victorian tram shed in Newcastle West End into aparthotel after rejection

Metal detectorists visit County Durham hometown of Sir Bobby Robson and raise £2,000

What were the loud bangs in Gateshead last night which 'sounded like gun shots'?

Crowds of mourners gather as poignant funeral of Coldstream Guard Liam Potts takes place in Hexham Abbey

Woman repeatedly raped in secluded park by man she met in South Shields nightclub

Pictures as moving funeral of Lance Corporal Liam Potts takes place at Hexham Abbey

Met Office weather forecast for Great North Run as thousands head to Newcastle

Arrests made after alleged street brawl with weapons in Gateshead

New tool makes it easier to claim PIP and disability benefit

Man who died following Brunswick street brawl named as two charged with murder

Man who died following Brunswick street brawl named as two charged

Keep mice and rats out of your home this winter with common household item they 'hate'

Update issued on Tyneside nurdle spill with 'different approach' to be taken over clean-up operation