News (North East)

Newcastle's Live Theatre launch new show by Associate Artist gobscure

Teenager sadly dies after being found seriously injured in South Tyneside

North East victims and bereaved families of infected blood scandal to hear about compensation

Young dads get involved in Bee-Keeping in Gateshead to tackle climate change

Parents of boy who drowned in the River Tyne say death of teen brings back painful memories

Rope swing over River Tyne in Northumberland, cut down - close to when teen died at the weekend

Teenager dies and second in critical condition after falling into River Tyne in Northumberland

Durham Uni expert calls for 'urgent help' as children struggle to learn to read

Newcastle cocaine trio jailed

Murder of Hartlepool pensioner was an "act of terror" according to Teesside Crown Court Judge

Wearside charity launch help line for those concerned about domestic abuse

Sports Direct loses Court of Appeal bid over Newcastle United kit deal

Parents, workers and children protest over 'damaging' Newcastle school closure

Increase in charging rates as all Durham Police detectives undergo specialist sexual offence trainin...

Teenager found seriously injured in South Tyneside

Thunder rugby returns to Gateshead for the rest of the season

Woman reportedly struck by minibus in Gateshead

Review of one-punch attacks expected after campaign by bereaved County Durham MP

New Metro trains begin daytime test runs on the network for the first time

Sycamore Gap case is "Too serious" to be held at Magistrates Court

Family of 'beloved' father issue heartfelt tribute following fatal collision in Northumberland

Three North Tyneside beaches awarded Blue Flag status

Age limits will be set on when children can be taught sex education

Two men due in court over Sycamore Gap tree felling

Newcastle birthing unit hit by staffing shortages

Promises for more investment into wind power in Northumberland

Diplomat who saved drowning woman from China river to receive King's bravery award

Council-NUFC emails reveal Saudi money push

Council releases behind the scenes shots of Tyne Bridge restoration work

Officers in call to ditch knives as week of activity begins for Operation Sceptre

Investigations to launch into large fire in Sunderland

UK Space Agency boost for Life Science Centre

Newcastle hospitals halfway to plugging £80m deficit

Mum of missing Hartlepool man 'will fight for justice' to find out what happened

Teacher diversity crisis in UK schools, suggests new study

Plans submitted for refurbishment of St Mary’s lighthouse