- Great-grandmother dies after being hit by van in Northumberland supermarket car park
Alicia Ternent, 69, passed away following incident at Morrison's in Alnwick
- Government to scrap police and crime commissioners after 'failed experiment'
Police and crime commissioners will be abolished from 2028, in a decision that one in the North East has branded an "ill-thought through proposal"
- Gateshead's Kate Waugh ready to make more T100 history with penultimate race in Dubai
Waugh had never raced over the 100km prior to this year but has been at the podium at each of the T100 races she has contested this year.
- UK households getting £174 BBC TV licence refund after 'switching to Netflix'
TV Licensing is sending out refunds of up to 174 to households that have recently cancelled their television licences
- Boy, 10, in 'critical condition' after being hit by a car on North East road
A man in his 20s has been arrested following the collision on Old Mill Road in Sunderland
- Octopus energy announces some households will pay £0 energy bills for five years
The energy giant has issued the update for households living in France, in the European Union, as it extends and expands its Zero Bills initiative
- Millions of UK drivers urged to 'fill up now' before 12pm on Friday
The Met Office has issued an amber alert for Storm Claudia, which is expected to bring torrential rain and strong winds across large parts of the UK - here's what to do
- Item inside your car that's 'dirtier than a toilet seat'
Your car is likely harbouring more germs than you think
- Ruthless Eddie Howe to make Newcastle United changes that can transform season
Eddie Howe won't hesitate in making some serious changes in the next few games as stars return to fitness
- Drivers with dogs issued £5,000 fine warning over little-known pets rule
Dog owners not only face a big financial penalty but also risk the safety of their pets by flouting one rule
