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

Sycamore Gap accused may have thought the 'arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery' was 'a laugh'

Rare World War II photos depict destruction, courage and hope of wartime life

Concerns about safety at Layton Carr Gateshead fire scene raised in weeks before teen's death

'Ringleader' who challenged police line and kicked out at officer during Sunderland disorder jailed

New Tyne and Wear Metro trains door problem 'cannot happen again'

Murderer Stephen Bonallie's friend jailed for killing him in New Year horror crash

Five flowers anyone can grow even with zero gardening experience

50 poignant pictures show the realities of life in WWII from home and the frontline

Gardeners urged to make one key change to keep robins coming back

Huge emergency response in Northumberland as man falls 10 metres from riverside path onto rocks

UK Visa crackdowns explained and what nationalities are affected

Whitley Bay pensioner admits causing death of two people by careless driving on A69

M&S leaves shoppers heartbroken as summer staple axed

Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album of the Year award moves out of London for first time