- Newcastle school to move into new building as councillors back 'exciting' transformation
Planning permission has been approved for a new building at Regent Farm First School, in Gosforth
- New £40m funding package for delayed West Denton leisure centre approved despite rising cost concern
Councillors have agreed to go ahead with a major public funding uplift to ensure the promised Outer West Leisure Centre can be built, after years of delays
- Gateshead vet shares five essential tips to pet owners for a calm Bonfire Night
Firework displays producing loud noises and bright lights can be a stressful time for animals
- Brave North East girl, 6, takes first steps after years of battling rare genetic disorder
Paige Headland, from Thornaby, was born with severe medical issues and it took years for her to be diagnosed with CTNNB1 syndrome - which affects less than 500 people in the world
- 'They wanted revenge' - Police statement in full after three found guilty of Barry Dawson's murder
Three men have been found guilty of murdering Barry Dawson who was shot dead in his County Durham home
- North East murder victim Julie Hogg's family meets Justice Secretary as killer Billy Dunlop faces another parole review
Billy Dunlop was jailed for life for the murder of Julie Hogg in 2007, after Ann Ming successfully campaigned for the double jeopardy law to be overturned. He is now eligible for parole
- Comic Con North East to bring stars of Walking Dead, Game of Thrones and Dogpool to Newcastle
Doggy favourite joins Comic Con in Newcastle this November 1-2 weekend
- Outrage as 24-hour North Shields slots casino approved on appeal despite major fears
A planning inspector has overturned North Tyneside Council's decision to refuse permission for a 24-hour Admiral gambling arcade at the Collingwood Centre
- Fire service warn of fake fireworks and advise how to keep safe this bonfire night
Injuries from faulty or fraudulent fireworks can be devastating
- Veterans and members of Armed Forces to get free bus travel in North East for Remembrance day
Go North East will be offering free travel on all services on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
