Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman and agreed to step down as Prime Minister, a No 10 source has said

Former Prime Minister Theresa May could replace beleaguered Boris Johnson in the job as she is "uniquely placed", says a source

The airline has reacted furiously to the widespread disruption experienced by holidaymakers this summer

Most stores have special recycling points for hard-to-recycle empties but busy shoppers don't always notice they are there

Hexham MP Guy Opperman has left his role as pensions minister

An 18-year-old man has since been charged with drug offences as well as having no driving licence or insurance

Disposable e-cigarettes, which cost around £5 each and come in a range of fruity flavours, are increasing in popularity, campaigners have warned

As tougher sentences for road menaces come into force Michael Tate, from Kenton, says he never got justice for his beloved little girl who was killed by hit and run driver Connor Marsden

World Cup organisers hope to sell out Newcastle United's stadium when England take on Samoa, one of four Rugby League World Cup games in the city

A record amount of Cabinet resignations came as Mr Johnson was forced into a humiliating apology over his handling of the Chris Pincher row

The inspirational six-year-old stole the hearts of people across the North East

James McEwen, of Wallsend, was found guilty of offences including rape and indecent assault in relation to two young girls

Aldi is looking to hire four assistant store managers in North Tyneside and Northumberland

Opinion: 'It's now a matter of when, not if the Prime Minister will resign'

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Michael Buble wowed the crowds at the Riverside ground in Chester-le-Street

A flurry of MPs have resigned from the Government in the past 24 hours over Boris Johnson's leadership

"Jacques deserves no more screen time" - viewers outraged at behaviour

The 1922 Committee is having an election which could lead to rule change

Full scale cabinet revolt fails to persuade him to go

The pupil is said to have been in tears when she was told she would not be allowed to attend her school prom

Darlington MP Peter Gibson highlighted his experience as a gay MP in his resignation letter to the Prime Minister

Councillor David Hall has written to Durham County Council asking for urgent road improvements to be made to the A690 junction by installing traffic signalling

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Detective Constable Simon Spellman is said to have gained entry to the woman's room by asking to borrow toothpaste