Whitley Bay primary school once earmarked for closure saved by Academy

Tears at joint funeral for couple who died in hot tub in Spanish villa

Consett police incident LIVE: Cordon in place and road closed due to 'ongoing police investigation'

15-year-old North East boy missing for three days as police appeal for help

Footage shows terrifying moment armed robber threatens staff at North East shop

Tyne and Wear Metro suspended LIVE: No trains running between Chillingham Road and St James

Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies, age 84, after Alzheimer's battle

Former Brookside star arrested in Spain after £13.6 million fraud

Judge appointed to lead inquiry into North East NHS mental health trust failings

Three-vehicle crash closes A1 at Newcastle as emergency services respond

Special reason hundreds of motorbikes will travel in convoy through the Tyne Tunnel

Heartbroken loved ones say final farewell at funeral of beloved Valentina Foster, 7, after tragic fire

'Very evil' Newcastle man jailed for 24 years for sexually abusing three children

Newcastle 'eyesore' social club to be demolished as councillors back Jesmond regeneration vision

North East glass workers told they will not be paid as administrators lined up