Mainstream companies such as Ford and Toyota will see certain models affected, while BMW, Mercedes and Audi vehicles will also be impacted

Reginald Wilson is set to be released on licence despite two Government attempts to block the Parole Board's decision

The winter woes aren't over just yet with snow forecast for parts of the North East

The scheme is now live, and officials hope it will make a big difference to motorists

A Government minister says that with more people being dragged into higher rates of income tax, it is 'increasingly important' they claim all the tax relief they are entitled to

Campaign grows over free fares for young people and for everyone in UK over the age of 60

Major new research has explained the driving habit changes you must 'never ignore'

The individual suffered a lower leg injury in the fall and was unable to weight bear

Mohammed Moufareh admitted robbery and dealing crack cocaine and carrying ammonia

The UK Health Security Agency has urged travellers to follow specific advice amid cases of Nipah virus in parts of Asia, with a recent outbreak reported in West Bengal, India

A total of 83 new schools in the region will join the free breakfast club programme in April

Sunderland Shorts Film Festival is collaborating with the Snowdance Film Festival in Essen

All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, February 2

Ronald Tindale was nearly three times over the limit when he was breathalysed

The 14-year-old was fatally injured in a violent clash between two gangs

A total of 83 new schools in the region will join the free breakfast club programme in April

The cameras are there for driver and pedestrian safety

Dr Fenwick Justin John Lawson carved many sculptures from trees in Durham and was a familiar and much-loved figure

The best time to catch the lunar spectacle is expected to be around 4:06pm, though this will vary depending on where you are in the country

Here are all the big money changes and deadlines to be aware of in February 2026

McDonald's is launching seven new items this Tuesday including the Tikka Chicken Wrap, Milkybar and Munchies McFlurries, Brownie Pie and the return of Philly Cheese Stack

Slzzp, which has stores in Newcastle and Sunderland, appointed administrators in January and is offering customers up to 50% off

Bonnie Spence has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer and her parents want to make the most of the time they have left with her

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Iona Brown, who plays violin with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, started Slimming World and has hit her target weight