- Gateshead Council approves plans to make Felling special school autism only
Gateshead Council's cabinet has approved measures to make a Felling school a autism specialist school
- Exclusive poll shows the North East backs banning U16s from social media
The majority of people in the North East want the UK to introduce an Australia-style ban
- Council set for decision on new 130-home development in Gateshead
Gateshead Council's planning committee is set for reach a decision on proposals for 130 new homes in Felling
- Handcuffed Newcastle man tried to headbutt police officer after his pants fell down
Craig Kennedy said he became violent towards the constable because he 'felt embarrassed' that his trousers had fallen down while he was being arrested
- One of the longest serving Metro drivers in the North East retires after four decades in the job
Brian Bulmer began working for the Tyne and Wear Metro when in the 1980s when the system was new
- Amazon shoppers snap up Pantene mask that leaves 'extremely dry hair feeling soft' at just £4
'After just one use my fragile, over processed hair felt super smooth, way stronger and so much easier to style'
- Burial prevention suspect remains under investigation as Walker 'funeral home' probe continues four years on
A man was arrested on suspicion preventing lawful and decent burial of a body
- Tyneside robber used large Toblerone bars he was stealing to attack shop worker
Lewis Carlson, of North Shields, turned violent when a member of staff in Sainsbury's tried to thwart his confectionery heist
- Rothbury Estate purchase fundraiser passes halfway mark after £5m donation
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has donated £5m to the Wildlife Trusts' and Northumberland Wildlife Trust's attempts to buy the Rothbury Estate, taking the total to approximately £16.5m
- Eddie Howe admits 'unforgivable' Newcastle United scenes at the Nou Camp
The head coach warned his players they could not defend the way they did against a world class side
