- Excitement as families jet off on last minute holidays from Newcastle Airport
Newcastle International Airport welcomed families heading to destinations including Turkey, Tenerife and Cape Verde this Autumn half term
- Council exploring options for new causeway to one of North East's 'best-loved landmarks'
The causeway connects visitors to St Mary's Island
- Barry Dawson shooting murder accused branded 'arrogant' as jury hears closing speeches
Barry Dawson, 60, was fatally shot through a downstairs window of his terraced house in Stanley, County Durham
- Dramatic moment stolen BMW smashes into North East care home during police chase
Several residents at the Sunderland care home were injured when the impact caused the first floor to collapse in on the ground floor, trapping one 94-year-old under rubble and leaving her seriously injured
- Alexander Isak told Newcastle United 'stronger now' verdict after astute transfer moves
The Magpies added six players to Eddie Howe's first-team squad in the summer and have looked more able to deal with the demands of European football
- Music legend Paul Weller to headline huge outdoor festival in Newcastle in 2026
Music icon Paul Weller has been announced as the first headliner for a festival in Newcastle next year
- Chief fire officer has left Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service after suspension
Northumberland County Council has confirmed that the chief fire officer and his deputy are no longer employed by the authority
- Four arrested as Newcastle burglary report leads to police discovering suspected cannabis farm
Northumbria Police officers responded to the initial report at a property on Northumberland Road just after 10pm on Sunday
- Eddie Howe has £70m green light to kickstart one Newcastle United career
Howe is expected to shake things up when it comes to his team selection on Wednesday evening
- The Karate Kid musical coming to the North East in 2026 on first ever UK tour
A musical version of hit 80s movie The Karate Kid will launch next year with a UK tour that will bring it to the North East
