- Teen violently robbed by 14-strong Newcastle city centre balaclava-clad gang
Mohammed Moufareh admitted robbery and dealing crack cocaine and carrying ammonia
- Nipah virus travel alert as UKHSA warning issued - all you need to know
The UK Health Security Agency has urged travellers to follow specific advice amid cases of Nipah virus in parts of Asia, with a recent outbreak reported in West Bengal, India
- Full list of new North East schools that will offer free breakfast clubs to children
A total of 83 new schools in the region will join the free breakfast club programme in April
- North East film festival showcasing new talent heading to Germany for collaboration
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival is collaborating with the Snowdance Film Festival in Essen
- Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, February 2
- Driver told police 'I'm drunk' after crashing into traffic lights on Newcastle road
Ronald Tindale was nearly three times over the limit when he was breathalysed
- Mum of murdered Newcastle teen 'denied compensation' after machete death because 'son had a bat'
The 14-year-old was fatally injured in a violent clash between two gangs
- Over 31,000 North East schoolchildren set to benefit from free breakfast clubs
A total of 83 new schools in the region will join the free breakfast club programme in April
- Dance legend Sash to DJ at Bank Holiday daytime rave in Newcastle for over 25s only
Sash, the man who gave us smashes like Encore Une Fois and Ecuador has been confirmed for two big events in Newcastle in 2026
- Speed camera myths many drivers are unaware of as UK sees decrease in speeding
The cameras are there for driver and pedestrian safety
