- Rail delays after train develops fault between Durham and Darlington
Several rail companies have been affected by the delays, including LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and Lumo
- Police warning after drugs stolen in South Tyneside pharmacy burglary
A quantity of medication – understood to be Morphine Sulphate and Oxycodone – was found to have been stolen during the break-in
- Lotto results LIVE: Updates on winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, December 27
It's the Lotto and Thunderball draws tonight so we will be bringing live updates and the results below
- Gateshead mum who wanted to lose weight for wedding sheds 6st and now 'loves' walking 10k
Vicki Ewat has swapped weekly takeaways for homecooked meals and an active lifestyle
- Product recalls issued by Aldi, Tesco and B&M in December
In December Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury's, B&M, Morrisons, Iceland and Waitrose were just some of the retailers to recall products this month
- Meet the dogs that found loving homes in 2025 after combined total of 12 years in kennels
A Lurcher that "nobody wanted" faced a three-year wait before finally finding a forever home with loving new owners
- Investigation into death of prisoner who brutally killed North East grandad
David Smith, 45, died of multiple drug toxicity at HMP Northumberland
- 'I could be dead': Woman claims hospitals showed 'lack of care' after being hit by bus
Susan Spooner, 60, was Christmas shopping in the city when she was hit by a slow moving bus near Costa Coffee
- Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher's brutal analysis nailed problem that is blighting Newcastle United
Newcastle's form continues to frustrate fans and pundits - as does Anthony Gordon
- The two Newcastle restaurants where you're bound to see a United player in 2026
There are two restaurants in Newcastle that are proving particular popular with United football players
