- 'Positive change' at Newcastle hospitals in two years since damning report
External advisers from Grant Thornton LLP found the new leadership at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust had made "substantial" progress since 2024
- Northumberland County Council bosses confident savings programme can achieve balanced budget
The programme needs to make millions of pounds in savings in the coming year
- 'Obsessive' Newcastle stalker harassed ex-girlfriend from jail with up to 50 calls a day
Scott Hulse, of Throckley, was unable to accept the relationship was over with his ex-girlfriend and bombarded her with calls
- Iconic soap actress dies as family plans touching final tribute to TV star
A well-loved actress, who starred in two soap operas and worked on both stage and screen, has died as her family share details of their incredible upcoming tribute
- Met Office snow warning as North East faces 'rare and dangerous' weather event
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of England and Wales, with 16 areas facing a rare and potentially dangerous weather phenomenon - freezing rain
- EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, February 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
- North East woman diagnosed with anxiety after suffering chest pain actually had cancer
Emma Herring, 22, was told her chest pains were down to anxiety - but it was actually Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- North East mayor Kim McGuinness takes leave of absence after 'routine surgery'
Council leaders were told on Tuesday that mayor Kim McGuinness is currently off work as she recovers after undergoing an operation last week
- Eddie Howe has massive problems in one area but Newcastle United must fight til the end
Manchester City lie in wait and it's a tough test - but nothing is impossible
- Metro's new £2.50 fare cap approved – but many ticket prices will rise in April
April 1 will see the launch of a £2.50 single journey fare cap for Metro passengers who use a Pop card, but not everyone will benefit from the price limit
