- Tribute to much-loved social worker killed at level crossing
Kerry Coombes was killed in the incident, which also left an eight-year-old girl critically injured
- Huge crowds as last old Metro train journey in Newcastle attracts passengers from around the world
Hundreds gathered at Regent Centre on Friday afternoon to wave off the last 599 train of the original Tyne and Wear Metro fleet
- 'I travelled on one of the last original Tyne and Wear Metro trains and this is why I'm glad I did'
For my entire life, these trains have been the gateway to Newcastle city centre, and I felt a tinge of sadness at seeing them go
- North East thunderstorms LIVE: Thunderstorm warning in effect across region
A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
- Northumberland thug sank his teeth into police officer's neck after biting another cop's arms
Joseph Bramley was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Newcastle Crown Court
- Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £52m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
- EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, June 26
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
- Tributes paid to 'irreplaceable' Whitley Bay ice skating coach after sudden death aged 37
John Hayes' dad Jerry says that his son, who died of a cardiac arrest two weeks after his 37th birthday, 'lit up the room when he walked in'
- Newcastle United now have left-field alternative to problem position amid transfer delay
Newcastle will start pre-season without a fit first team right-back as things stand
- Gallery of 13 people Northumbria Police want to speak to in connection with ongoing investigations
Police are keen to speak to people in relation to investigations of theft, assault and criminal damage
