A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected

The power grid for the North East has issued warnings to locals as thunderstorms disrupt local infrastructure

A Met Office thunderstorm warning remains in place until 10am this morning, though more thunder showers are expected this afternoon

Scarlett van der Valk was diagnosed with rare condition BPAN, which is expected to cause dementia and Parkinson's disease-like symptoms in adolescence, after suffering a 30-minute seizure on the day of her first birthday party

Youssef Wynne and Josh Hawthorn were jailed for their roles in the murder of 'gentle and caring' Andy Foster in Wrekenton

People in the UK have been experiencing the hottest June temperatures in history

Cambridge University Hospitals has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and is investigating whether all 40 members of staff had a legitimate reason for accessing the child's medical records

The Government has launched a consultation

The council carried out a comparison exercise looking at 10 similar local authorities

While most crime and ant-isocial behaviour is on the decline, nuisance motorcycling remains a menace in North Tyneside.

Three years on from its saviour, the local authority has spent tens of thousands on the beloved bridge.

Northumberland County Council shared the image of the destruction at Druridge Bay after flames ripped through the land

Dean Moore, who was jailed for three years in 2023 for having indecent photos of children, also further breached his court order by chatting to a kid online

The target of seven weeks is unlikely to be reached nationally until autumn next year

Forecasters say weather will feel humid and temperatures could reach 27 °C

The 77-year-old cut his first tour show short, leaving the stage citing health concerns

Jet2 said investigations are now ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the death of father-of-three Callum Kerr

Morrisons is recalling its Coronation Chicken Pasta because some packs may contain Florida Salad which contains milk and is not mentioned on the label

We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, June 25

Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

Photos capture people having fun at The Hoppings on Thursday, June 26

James Barron was jailed for more than seven years for a horrifying attack on Chloe, who says she 'doesn't feel safe'

'We were delighted to help and seeing the adverts knowing they were created in one of our buildings'

A murder trial continues following the death of two-year-old Isabelle Welsh in September last year

Mum of three Danielle Gwyer married her partner of 17 years Gareth in hospital before she passed away