A school in Northumberland is in need of urgent improvement, having "declined significantly" since inspectors last visited

Noel Fielding has broken his silence following Russell Brand's conviction and sentencing for rape and sexual assault

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, halting all flights across the United States for several hours

British travellers have been warned to brace for possible disruption after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop, halting all flights across the United States for several hours

Some traders fear that customers of long-standing cafes in Newcastle's Grainger Market could be put off if their usual seats are removed to make way for a new communal eating space

Holywell Hall, near Brancepeth, offers six bedrooms and a separate annexe, set within 28.59 acres

Ferenc Gyetvai has now been banned from driving

From Northumberland Street to Swan Hunter to Jarrow Shopping Centre - 10 images from 1961

A building was attacked by yobs on November 5 as chaos erupted in once troubled community

Lucky streets won in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and more

These seven offenders have been sentenced in court, and have been brought to justice for their 'shocking' criminal actions

Cullercoats Watch House Charity has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2026

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Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington is set to miss this weekend's episodes due to illness, with fellow professional Aljaz Skorjanec stepping in to dance the Argentine tango with Delta Goodrem on Saturday's BBC One live show

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

There was live music and special guests ahead of the main event at Daft as a Brush, in Gosforth

Although the author's books won't be removed, local authorities across the region expect copies of his books to "decline naturally"

A leading councillor said the firm were an "example" for other data centre developers looking to build in the county

Among the key improvements will be a 1.94km cycle route running alongside the Military Road

Robert Jewitt was handed a 24-month community order at Newcastle Crown Court

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a two-vehicle collision on the A1(M) near Washington

The woman and her unborn baby were tragically declared dead at the scene

Multiple pools at The Dolphin Centre in Darlington have been temporarily closed until Saturday for cleaning and disinfection following a 'faecal incident', according to the centre

Police have advised the public not to approach the man