- More than 1,600 college places to be created across the North East to tackle NEET crisis
A fifth of young people are classed as economically inactive
- North East Mayor vows to put residents ahead of 'big tech' amid concerns about data centre overdevelopment
There is concern some parts of the North East could suffer from overdevelopment
- Married Northumberland grandad caught in police trap trying to have sex chat with 14-year-old
James Gillesphey began talking to someone he thought was in his 20s but it was a decoy profile and he was then told they were 14
- Man fined after 'really poor attempt' at cannabis farm found in his Newcastle home
James Wilson had decided to try and grow the drug when police searched his address
- 24 Pictures as demolition of Gateshead flyover reaches final stages
It is hoped that the project can be fully completed by next month
- Northumberland walk taking in moors, pubs and 'ghostly hillforts' makes world best list for 2027
Lonely Planet has rated the historic St Cuthbert’s Way among the 'best experiences'
- Fire crews to battle blaze at military barracks 'throughout the night'
Crews were called to the fire at an accommodation block in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire on Thursday evening, September 24
- Every update from North Tyneside Council meeting as High Borrans campaigners say petition decision is 'disgraceful'
A meeting of North Tyneside Council was held after a petition against the closure of High Borrans outdoor education centre passed over 2,000 signatures
- Sunderland dealt huge Brian Brobbey injury blow on international duty
Brian Brobbey was in flying form for Sunderland AFC against Manchester City at the weekend, but now faces a potential spell on the sidelines in cruel fashion
- "Shame on you" - public outcry over council's High Borrans petition response
“Shame on you!” - Tonight’s full council meeting has seen public outcry over the council’s decision not to act on a petition calling for a pause to High Borrans closure.
