- Tynemouth MP named Leader of the House of Commons in Keir Starmer's Cabinet reshuffle
Sir Alan Campbell will replace Lucy Powell MP who has held the position since Labour was elected
- Man who threw can of lager towards people during 'terrifying' Sunderland riot jailed
Callum Armstrong, of Seaham, admitted violent disorder for his role in the widespread disorder in Sunderland last August
- North Tyneside Council assessing only 17% of education and health plans within 20 week timeframe
As the demand for Education and Health Care Plans continues to grow natioanlly, North Tyneside Council has pledged to speed up assesments.
- 'If we can keep patients at home not at hospital, they will live longer, healthier lives'
South Tyneside and Sunderland health and care bosses are working to keep as many patients as possible from getting "stuck" in hospital.
- EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, September 5
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, September 5
- Northumberland County Council leader insists the fight to dual the A1 ‘must’ continue
The leader has written to the Secretary of State to raise the issue
- Government still yet to commit to funding for Berwick school ahead of business case submission
There will be no funding confirmed from Westminster until the next phase of the spending review is finished later this year
- Newcastle City Council cabinet resignation as Labour economy chief steps down
Denton and Westerhope councillor Dan Greenhough resigned as Newcastle City Council’s cabinet member for economy, jobs and skills on Friday
- Tragedy as man dies after suffering medical episode on Northumberland Street
Emergency services were called to Northumberland Street in Newcastle city centre shortly before 10.35am today
- What North East Labour MPs said as Angela Rayner quits as deputy prime minister
Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after admitting to underpaying on stamp duty when she bought a flat
