As excitement builds ahead of Sunday's Wear-Tyne Derby, organisations from both cities have been working to make the day as safe as possible

Temperatures across the region are expected to hit double figures throughout the rest of the week as wind warnings remain in place elsewhere in the UK

Timothy Paul Nellis, from Morpeth, has been locked up for more than 17 years while Sundeep Chahal, of Durham, who is on the run, got 20 years.

The UK is one of only three countries reklying on the current system

The recent surge of cases has been driven by a 'drifted' strain from the H3N2 family, known to cause more severe illness

Some batches of the popular alcoholic drink may contain small pieces of glass - here's what to do if you have bought an affected bottle

The Geordie duo shared a social media post teasing the return of I'm A Celebrity: South Africa in May, following the conclusion of the latest Australian jungle series

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has opened up about her time on the BBC One show, sharing that she was left in tears following her exit and her struggles with the Jive dance

The clothing retailer is closing 33 stores by the end of January as part of a restructuring plan approved by the High Court to align its store estate to customer needs

Natalie Jenkins' heartbroken mother is pleading for help after her daughter vanished six years ago and has never been found

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

A new map shows how flu is spreading around the country

The decommissioned ship's bell and battle honours will be on display to the public at Northumberland's County Hall

A damning CQC report has laid bare major concerns about the Solutions 4 Health Newcastle clinic, weeks after it was announced that the company's contract for the sexual health service is being ripped up

Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle last week

Bryan Storey, of North Shields, has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A1 in Northumberland

Here are just some of the stories published by ChronicleLive on December 9

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash in Gateshead on Tuesday afternoon

Stephen Jones, who has a previous conviction for indecent assault on a minor, had the images on electronic devices in his home

The Tyne and Wear Fire Service were joined by Northumbria Police on the scene of a fire in Chillingham Road.

Northumberland County Council has agreed to give the deteriorating Northumberland Hall in Alnwick over to the Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery on a 125-year lease

North East leaders want to speed up a revitalisation of Sunderland's riverside with thousands of new homes and the first phase of a promised landmark film studios

A £2.50 cap on the cost of a single bus journey in the North East will remain to the end of March 2027, but cheaper fares for young people will be limited to those with a Pop Blue smartcard

Diamonds Factory has opened in the Metrocentre and follows a series of new openings for the shopping complex

A travel specialist has explained how you can avoid problems at the airport with advance planning and preparation if you are going on holiday