Follow live updates here for the latest on an incident which has seen a County Durham road closed for several hours.

Funding for a major anti-social behaviour crackdown project cannot be guaranteed next year, the Northumbria Police and Crime ...

When Ross Wilson sold his vision for Newcastle United, academy recruitment was just as much of a focus as the first team.

In place at a baltic Whitley Park as #NUFC u18s are in FA Youth Cup third round action against Portsmouth. Follow all the ...

Suspected drug dealers have been arrested as part of a police operation in Sunderland. Northumbria Police’s Sunderland Area ...

Both unemployment and economic inactivity have fallen in the North East, though they remain above the national average ...

The grandparents are sharing a wonderful Christmas display at their home to help the hospice caring for their granddaughter ...

A bowling green and a separate multi-use sports ground have been approved to be transferred to community organisations ...

Shearer sums up Eddie Howe's dilemma thus: "Woltemade hasn't got great energy, he is not quick. He has other strengths that ...

Teachers say they are worried for their safety after calling a strike over pupil behaviour at a Northumberland high school.

We want you to tell us where you think the best Chinese restaurant in the North East is - give us your nominations ...

A Newcastle City Council said "serious concerns" uncovered in its highways department showed a need for "stronger governance, ...