Move to 'digital by default' method in spring 2026 aims to save money

Hayden Wright, of Ashington, has been charged with wounding with intent to commit GBH after an incident on Marlborough Crescent in Newcastle city centre

Aena has bought a share in the airport in what is being seen as a vote of confidence in its growth plans

A family has shared their "scary experience" after a teenage girl suffered a severe allergic reaction following use of a Primark face cleanser

Sprouts are packed with vitamin K, vitamin C and antioxidants

The airport has also announced a major refinancing deal to support its growth plans and environmental measures

From council tax rise to frozen thresholds, here's a guide to next year's taxes

Callum Brammer had just bought a house together with his partner and step-daughter when they received the heartbreaking news

Harley Rutley, 20, punched a police officer to the ground and left him with a head injury

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said the increase demonstrates that something must be going badly awry

Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region

A pharmaceutical expert explains how the festive red berries may offer several potential health benefits

The NHS has issued guidance to people taking Bisoprolol about rare but serious side effects that require emergency medical attention

The supermarket is removing product lines from its shelves as part of a simplification strategy after suffering a sales slump in the run-up to Christmas

A woman with decades of cooking experience has drunk one particular tea throughout her whole

Major changes could be on the horizon for the BBC TV Licence

A year on from passengers first setting foot on a new Tyne and Wear Metro train, North East mayor Kim McGuinness has called for the network's old fleet to be totally decommissioned by summer 2026

Denvah Finlay was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in November

Where it is placed could prove crucial this winter

The Shout-Up! programme has continued to grow across the city this year, as it works to build a safer night-time environment

Jessops has used tourism websites to collate a list of popular winter getaways and attractions

James Barrass, of Blyth, was found guilty of a series of offences against two women, including rape

The shawl, worth over £800, is thought to be one of the many gifts Grace Darling received for her act of bravery

The badge was used unlawfully by the badge-holder's daughter-in-law

David Ashdown, 46, runs 1920 Tattoo Studio on Station Road, and is doing something special this festive period for the third year running