- North East Lloyds bank branches among 59 set to close in 2026 - full list
Lloyds branches in South Tyneside and North Tyneside are among those set to shut this year - here's a list of sites affected
- North East MP 'delighted' after being appointed to Government whips office
It follows a reshuffle after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned from the Government
- Newcastle's new council leader speaks on St James' Park future and Saudi controversy
The future of Newcastle United's St James' Park stadium and the city's controversial relationship with Saudi Arabia are among the big issues facing new council leader Colin Ferguson
- Newcastle Plate Day 2026 travel, timings, tickets, bars and entertainment for Racecourse yet
Northumberland Plate Festival will be back at Newcastle Racecourse from June 25-27
- Dates for Beamish Christmas Evenings announced as huge ticket demand expected
Extra-early tickets made available for six Christmas events at Beamish Museum
- Newcastle United transfer news LIVE Steve Nickson and Victor Munoz latest after £60m deal
Latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours as the Magpies look for another breakthrough
- Newcastle United agree £60m shirt sponsor deal with KNOX as full contract details emerge
The Magies launched shirts with no sponsor on the front last week but will soon confirm a new deal
- Couple use free Government money to buy a house - at 19
Millie and Alfie saved as much as they could then topped it up with free cash from the Government to buy their home
- Parents of 'remarkable' police officer who died in line of duty pay tribute to 'greatest pride and greatest joy'
Janice and Andy Turnbull have described their 19-year-old daughter Jess as 'our greatest pride and our greatest joy' in 'heart-breaking' words
- County Durham man could have received 'definitive' treatment if ambulance had arrived in target time, inquest hears
Andrew Watson could have been taken to hospital for urgent care if an ambulance had arrived within target times, a court heard
