- Reform councillor faces calls to quit after sending just two emails in six months
Northumberland County Councillor Shaun Knowles has also attended just two meetings since being elected in May
- Residents invited to have their say on how Tyneside council tackles anti-social behaviour
Residents will have until January 11 to make known their thoughts on the council's draft environmental and anti-social behaviour policy
- Man charged with criminal damage after incident on North Shields street
A huge emergency response was sparked with Howdon Road blocked off in both directions by police
- Sandro Tonali is Newcastle United's conductor that has lost his 'rhythm' despite Paul Scholes claim
Tonali's form has dipped in recent weeks and that should concern Newcastle and Eddie Howe
- Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, December 15
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, December 15
- Heartbroken family's tribute to 'much-loved' 17-year-old who tragically died in A19 crash
Harley Patterson sadly died at the scene of a crash which closed the A19 for around 12 hours
- North East mums welcome 'perfect Christmas gift' twin baby boys after IVF
Holly Leighton and Emma Robinson underwent fertility treatment at a North East clinic earlier this year
- 'One person to blame' for limp Newcastle United derby loss as season falters
The Magpies barely threatened Sunderland in their first derby since the Black Cats returned to the Premier League this year - and fans are deeply frustrated
- Nick Woltemade 'problems' as Alan Shearer raises huge Newcastle alarm bells – 'He can't do that'
Alan Shearer has criticised Nick Woltemade following Newcastle United's 1-0 defeat against Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby - and outlined why he is a "problem"
- Newcastle e-scooter company deploys breathalysers and reaction tests due to 'party city' reputation
People now have to pass a reaction test if they want to hire one of Newcastle's Neuron e-scooters between 9pm and 4am over the Christmas period
