Tyneside woman repeatedly bit PC and pulled chunks of her hair out in horrific attack

Jacket potato bar Spuddy Holly opens at top North East ice cream parlour

Travel expert nominates North East attraction with 'the wow factor' for top UK award

Matthias Jaissle breaks ice in no-holds-barred meeting as Newcastle star leaves media amused

Northumberland Estates finance boss stole £700,000 from the Duke of Northumberland

'Happy-go-lucky' Newcastle dad found in Leazes Park died after suffering fatal head injury

Andy Burnham pays emotional tribute to late father as he sets out vision for UK

Riverside lodge 90 minutes from Newcastle offers escape 'perfect for wildlife lovers'

Bookings open for £185 Christmas dinner at Newcastle restaurant loved by Alan Shearer

Lewis Hall sent harsh 'shut your mouth' message as Newcastle United ace told he's being watched

Car enters River Wear LIVE: Major emergency response near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland

Andy Burnham vows to 'break the mould' in Labour conference speech as PM

'New era' heralded for Gateshead as flyover demolition completed

Friends and Saved By The Bell star ends up at Newcastle restaurant after hiking Hadrian's Wall

Anthony Gordon receives apology from World Cup boss over F-bomb ahead of reunion