Newcastle post office robbers grabbed woman's neck, threatened her with knife and hit her

Plans emerge for up to 300 new homes in popular Northumberland seaside town

Farming Northumberland council leader warns food security is 'hugely important' amid falling production

North East mayor set to move into 'problem' council-owned offices in line for £10m revamp

Northern confirms new rule for North East train passengers with mobility scooters

Gateshead drug dealer who made £185,000 ordered to pay back just £8,000 of dirty cash

Nissan Sunderland to get £170m investment to produce new model

Five new North East hubs announced for mental health support and employment opportunities

Gateshead man among 22-person operation which fleeced homeowners out of over £1m

New Order keyboardist reveals she is 'living with cancer'

Newcastle robber threatened Central Station shop workers with shard of glass after being caught out

British man found dead in Sicily as police rule out 'rituals'

Meadow Well police incident LIVE: Updates as cordon in place near Metro station with forensics on scene

Meadow Well police incident LIVE: Updates as cordon in place and Metro station closed

Major Tyneside council update on future of day care nurseries facing closure