- Andy Burnham will be next Prime Minister as 349 Labour MPs back leadership bid
The new MP for Makerfield received an extra 27 nominations on Monday, making it impossible for any other candidate to challenge him
- Convicted domestic abuser left partner struggling to breathe after strangling her on Valentine's Day
Mark Hutchinson was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court to 32 months behind bars
- Double North East sea tragedy after dad tried to rescue his children and dog walker dies - key details
Eyewitnesses have told how the tragic incident unfolded, taking the lives of the two men on a North East beach
- Over 800 blackouts as electrical fault causes power cuts for homes and businesses - key details
Northern Powergrid is working to put an end to the disruption caused to hundreds living in Tyneside
- The huge sum the Mouth of the Tyne Festival is set to bring to the local economy
North Tyneside Council expects this year's festival to have boosted the local economy to the tune of over £1m.
- Meadow Well can no longer be 'written off' say community leaders after 'day of action'
People from a variety of organisations were out in force today to showcase the work that goes on in Meadow Well.
- Heartbreak as dad died 'trying to rescue his children' in double sea tragedy off North East coast
Davey Short, 48, of Bishop Auckland, helped to rescue one of the children, and has spoken about how the shocking events unfolded
- Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, July 13
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
- Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, July 13
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, July 13
- Newcastle United's Johan Manzambi chase offers transfer hint as Ross Wilson looks towards Plan B
Johan Manzambi has snubbed a move to Newcastle United to join Aston Villa
