- Drink-driver took police on early-morning coastal pursuit in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Northumbria Police officers initially tried to pull Martin Grieves over in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea because they thought he was a wanted man but he refused to stop
- Full list of North East schools to see more nurseries from September
The announcement will come as a relief for many parents in the region
- Fan zone photos capture the excitement, nerves, celebrations and sorrow on Tyne-Wear Derby Day
St James' STACK and Digital were just two of the fan zones packed out in Newcastle on Derby Day
- How Tyne-Wear Derby day unfolded on Tyneside
Here's what you need to know about how the Tyne-Wear Derby day unfolded on Tyneside
- Harvey Barnes handed boost after derby day devastation as star given England call-up
Harvey Barnes had turned down Scotland in a bid to keep England hopes alive in a risky move but one that has now paid off
- Three arrested during Tyne-Wear Derby Day in Newcastle
There was a high police presence in Newcastle city centre on Sunday as officers worked to minimise clashes between Newcastle and Sunderland fans
- Major new alert for Northern Lights across UK tonight as officials say 'aurora likely'
Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) which erupted from the Sun will strike Earth leading to the dazzling show
- Woman with history of carrying blades caught with stash of nine knives in Newcastle city street
Abigail Gamble had a flick knife, lock knife and seven Stanley knives when she was stopped by police in a Newcastle city street
- Inside the £4.95m Corbridge period country house with twin turret treehouse
The twin turret treehouse at Springfield House in Corbridge, Northumberland, was commissioned by the designers behind the iconic one at The Alnwick Garden
- Newcastle United desperately need a rebuild as big names will now leave
The fallout from a miserable week for the Magpies will inevitably lead to some changes
