- Keir Starmer LIVE: Updates as Tory Kemi Badenoch targets PM and Burnham
The Prime Minister announced his resignation during a speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday morning
- A1 Northumberland crash LIVE: Major delays with road closed after serious collision between car and truck
The incident took place in the area between the turn offs the A697 in Morpeth and Acklington, with the closure put in place just before 4.30pm
- Doctor Who legend leaves staff thrilled with 'unexpected' visit to Italian in Newcastle
A former Doctor Who star has been in Newcastle over the last week and had time to check out one of the best Italians
- 'No clear direction' - North East reacts after Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister
There are mixed feelings about the Prime Minister's decision to quit with Andy Burnham tipped to be his replacement at Number 10
- Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: Kees Smit interest rekindled, Tonali latest
All the latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours as the Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his squad
- Byker murder probe LIVE: Updates as forensics search Walker property after fatal stabbing
Gino Robb, 25, died following a stabbing on Shields Road in Byker. Forensics are now scouring a property in Walker as part of the investigation
- Van driver arrested after two-vehicle 'road rage' incident on A1 near Durham
The collision happened just after 7.30am on the Northbound slip road at Junction 62 (Carrville)
- Recovery truck driver who murdered girlfriend by crushing her against lamppost jailed
Mohammed Azim murdered his 19-year-old girlfriend after an agurment on his birthday in November last year
- Popular Newcastle restaurant loved by A-list actor now taking London by storm
A hugely popular Newcastle restaurant is now generating considerable buzz since opening its doors in London
- Police car damaged by 'suspected stolen' van later found abandoned near Northumberland church
The occupants of the van are believed to have fled on foot after leaving the scene
