- Pilot 'probably affected' by cocaine withdrawal in helicopter crash which left newly-weds dead
Diane, 57, and Ron Hughes, 65, from Neston, were visiting family in Australia when two helicopters collided mid-air on the Gold Coast on January 2, 2023
- Families to remember loved ones at Christmas in touching tribute at Newcastle Cathedral
The Lights to Remember service hosted by Marie Curie will take place at Newcastle Cathedral this Sunday
- Percy Hedley raises £120,000 to fund 'transformative' inclusive sensory play area
Plans to create the wheelchair accessible space that will honour students that have passed away are now in motion
- M&S shoppers say 'comfortable all day' suede winter boots 'feel like slippers'
'These are the perfect winter boot - they look good, are easy to get on and off, and comfortable enough to wear all day,' one shopper said of the Suede Block Heel Ankle Boots
- Hexham fire station demolition on hold as new council debate ordered amid Antony Gormley row
A decision to demolish the old Hexham fire station rather than sell to sculptor Sir Antony Gormley will remain on hold ahead of a new county council debate
- 'These women have been through enough' says lawyer supporting NHS breast cancer scandal victims
Women who have come forward to highlight failings in their breast cancer care should be "commended for their bravery" a lawyer said
- Geordie shoppers snap up Monopoly Newcastle edition 'more fun than the original'
Featuring some of Tyneside's most iconic landmarks from St James' Park to Grey's Monument, the board is the ultimate Geordie Christmas gift
- Newcastle drug dealer who sold cocaine to fund her crack habit and buy food walks free
Bernadette O'Donnell, of Lemington, was found with around £3,000 of cocaine at her home during a police raid
- Jeremy Clarkson makes announcement about his Diddly Squat Farm Shop
The 65-year-old shared some news on the shop's Instagram account
- CrossCountry to operate normal service on all Saturdays in December after strike called off
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) had previously planned to walk out
