The first few stars have been confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing after the show's launch date was confirmed

A spoof Strictly Come Dancing account has been causing a stir on Twitter with its own line-up reveals

Host Laura drew a comparison between 42-year-old footballer Michael and fellow Islander Luca Bish that Gemma firmly disagreed with

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The update will ask motorists whether they are driving a petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV vehicle and work out the best way to take

Save the Children UK boss Gwen Hines visited North Tyneside after figures showed rising levels of child poverty in the North East

Green tax plan could add to already increasing receipts at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi and Lidl, industry expert warns

After 10 teens were locked up for the murder of Jack Woodley, 18, we take a look at the shocking crimes where more than one violent killer teamed up to cause devastation

Supersave Food and Wine could have its alcohol licence revoked after selling booze to children

Her Majesty has greeted well-wishers at the gates of the castle for decades

One lucky player managed to match all six numbers on Saturday night's draw - but are yet to come forward

Campbell Forster lashed out and hit his former partner to the head while his child was in the property

Newcastle City Council has officially confirmed that the city will make a bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest

Despite several visits from the council, one Gateshead tenant claims she is left freezing in her own home during colder months as a result of cracks in the walls

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Celebrities including Emily Atack and former Love Island star Zara McDermott have spoken out the distress caused by cyber-flashing

Will Quince said the country must return to a position where qualifications "maintain their value"

Love Island host Laura Whitmore made things rather awkward between Gemma and Luca during the reunion

BBC presenter Gabby Logan had some bad news for viewers who tuned into Sunday night's coverage of the Commonwealth Games

Laura Whitmore hosted the Love Island reunion but failed to ask Paige about Jacques, who did not attend

Ex Coronation Street actor and Celebrity Big Brother winner Ryan Thomas will be in Gateshead this week

It will be a warm and sunny start to the week

Paige Thorne appeared to squash speculation that her Love Island romance with Adam Collard is already over

Jacques O'Neill didn't join the rest of this year's cast to film the Love Island reunion earlier this week

Lorraine Kelly issued a very direct response to speculation she's doing Strictly Come Dancing this year