- Newcastle pre-school placed into lockdown after man seen carrying 'suspected weapon'
A man thought to be carrying a 'suspected weapon' was sighted outside the pre-school, sparking a huge police response
- EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, March 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
- Police cordon off Newcastle house with investigation ongoing as officer stands guard
Police have taped off a residential property in Fenham with an officer at the scene on Tuesday evening
- Newcastle police officer picked up and thrown downstairs feared he'd broken his neck
Jack Kennedy, who lifted the officer up and threw him down a flight of stairs causing him to land on his head, said he'd 'had a bad day'
- Northumbria University staff announce 10 more days of strike action in pensions row
UCU members at Northumbria University have confirmed that they will take another 10 days of strike action, as a dispute over an alleged 'pension grab' continues
- The downfall of North East drug dealer who has not learned the error of his ways
Scott Ridley was arrested after police found over 1,000 MDMA lollies, heroin, cannabis and cocaine at his North Shields home
- Mum feared son was dead as he lay 'unresponsive' after being knocked down by car in Newcastle
Alfie-Joe is lucky to be alive after being hit by a car in Throckley on Saturday when mum Sian said all her worst nightmares came true at once
- What Newcastle's 'chocolate fireguard' defence must change to deny Man U's Geordie saviour
Eddie Howe's once-proud backline is making mistake after mistake but must refocus against Sesko and Co
- 'Loyal' Reggie's remarkable recovery after being 'one of skinniest dogs' RSPCA staff had seen
After an incredible recovery 'loyal' Reggie is now looking for a forever home where he can live the life he deserves
- North East MP appointed junior health minister as Keir Starmer carries out mini-reshuffle
Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson was appointed on Tuesday
