- Central Station new entrance finally opens after seven-year wait, as taxi rank relocation dropped
A new gateway to Central Station has been opened opposite the Centre for Life, but linked plans for a major rejig of the station's taxi rank and car parks have been dropped
- North East artist marks 100th birthday with exhibition to thank hospital that saved him twice
David Hughes is thanking the teams at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a very special exhibition
- How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle – TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Newcastle United are set to face Bayer Leverkusen as their Champions League campaign continues
- Heartbreaking burglary sees Chronicle Sunshine Fund charity fight to plug funding gap after donations stolen
A North East charity that funds equipment for disabled children faces a fight to replace up to £10,000 of fundraising that now won't be possible this Christmas
- Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special winner leaked weeks early as fans fume
Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special winner has been leaked online weeks before the December 25 show - and fans have been left furious
- Newcastle WAGs party with fans in Germany ahead of Champions League tie against Leverkusen
Several Newcastle United WAGs soaked up some Christmas spirit and the pre-match atmosphere ahead of the Leverkusen game
- Grieving North East father's campaign after wife and son killed in horror crash
Bill Boyack wants to push for more traffic controls, as well as getting sentences for offenders which reflect justice for the victims left behind
- 'Elegant' Vivienne Westwood watch that's 'beautiful' and an ideal Christmas gift is £161 off
The Vivienne Westwood Bloomsbury Women's Quartz Watch is on sale for a limited time at Amazon, making it the perfect Christmas present
- Metrocentre welcomes 16 million visitors for first time since pandemic amid wave of investments
The Gateshead shopping and leisure complex has also seen occupancy rates rise as more retailers open and expand stores
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United LIVE early team news and build up from Champions League tie
Live updates as Newcastle United take on German side Bayer Leverkusen in matchweek six of this season's Champions League
