- Wildlife lover creates adorable LEGO Puffin set inspired by Northumberland coastline
Steve Thomas has designed and created an adorable LEGO puffin set - but needs supporters to help the idea become an official sold product
- Gateshead police incident LIVE: Updates as armed cops descend on street
A heavy police presence was seen on Grange Crescent on Sunday morning with people instructed to avoid the area - live updates below
- Radio 1's Big Weekend LIVE: Olivia Dean to headline on third and final day of Sunderland festival
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 is back in Sunderland, taking over Herrington Country Park from from May 22-24
- RSPCA warning to dog owners over common mistake using damp towels in heatwave
The RSPCA has issued a warning to dog owners who use damp towels to cool their pets on hot days, as placing them incorrectly could trap heat and worsen their condition
- Cruise passengers warned of 'banned' luxury accessory that could be confiscated
Multiple cruise operators have introduced new rules in 2026 to ensure passenger safety on board, with certain behaviours now resulting in fines, bans, or removal from the ship entirely
- Radio 1 Big Weekend Sunderland Sunday stage times in full as Olivia Dean headlines
Olivia Dean will headline the final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland and the Sunday stage times have now been released
- 8 players who could miss Sunderland vs Chelsea as injury updates given
Sunderland host Chelsea at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League with both teams expected to have players on the sidelines
- Ex-Newcastle United star added to free transfer list just months after Toon exit
The 32-year-old is looking for his next move just six month after leaving St James' Park
- All the best dressed people at Radio 1 Big Weekend so far in 29 photos with day 3 still to come
Two days of Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in Sunderland are now complete and the fashion has been fabulous
- Met Office verdict on how long heatwave will last as North East forecast to hit 30C
Forecasters have said that there is 'a lot of warm and dry weather' on the way in the coming weeks as the UK sees record-breaking temperatures this Bank Holiday weekend
