- Lawyers call for 'independent investigation' into heart surgery failings at the Freeman Hospital
Lawyers say that there is a need to review individual cases after more detail of failings at the Freeman Hospital's renowned heart surgery unit emerged.
- Northumberland crystal shop owner left feeling 'intimidated' after beliefs questioned by local vicar
The Diocese of Newcastle has confirmed it is speaking to both parties after the incident
- Gateshead High Street regeneration plea as locals call for end to 'false promises and false starts'
While it is hoped that the demolition of the Gateshead Flyover will offer fresh hopes of major regeneration in the town centre, local businesses fear that they cannot afford to wait
- North East thugs pulled out gun and knife in clash with bouncers months after taking part in riot
Lewis Stubbs and Tony Hall had already attacked police during the Sunderland riot when they subjected door staff to a shocking racist attack
- Full list of North East neighbourhoods among England's most deprived areas
42 areas in County Durham, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Sunderland, Northumberland, Hartlepool and Gateshead make up the 225 strong list
- Millions of pensioners to get up to £300 in coming weeks
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be making Winter Fuel Payments to over 66s across the country this winter to help keep their homes warm
- State Pension update following call for anyone approaching retirement to 'access payments early'
The Chancellor has been urged to make a major change to the state pension system
- Cullercoats RNLI has busiest year on record with 63 calls so far in 2025
The lifeboat station previously recorded 2024 as its busiest year, with a total of 45 calls, but this year has already comfortably exceeded that
- DVLA warning issued as UK motorists risk hefty fine
The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists this week, urging them to consider whether their car needs to be taken off the road. Here's everything you need to know
- North East dealer forced to sell cocaine by 'Geoff' had Samurai sword and petrol bomb
Callum Thynne, 27, was forced into dealing drugs after running up a £4,000 debt to dealers in Easington, County Durham, when he was in his early twenties, a court heard
