Metro Riverside could create more than 4,500 homes on the banks of the Tyne

New National Minimum Wage explained and how to check if you are underpaid

Here's a list of countries where a new entry and exit system is in operation and what holidaymakers will need to do

The BA.3.2 strain was first identified in Africa in November 2024 and health professionals have cautioned that existing vaccines may be less effective

Ground handling workers at Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, Malaga, Palma and Canaries airports are striking from Monday over pay disputes

Older people with health conditions could get more money after the Government increases benefit rates from April

Mags Burns, from Cleadon, said her dogs enjoy the same meals as her every day - and will even receive steak on their birthday

Experts have predicted the busiest day for road trips this upcoming weekend

Nestlé has confirmed that 12 tonnes of KitKat products were stolen while in transit between the factory in central Italy and Poland, but says there are no concerns for consumer safety and supply is not affected

Royal Mail is urging dog owners to display 'I have a dog' signs after 2,197 attacks on postal workers were recorded last year, with deliveries at risk of suspension if pets are not secured

The new 'shape' of the Covid virus could confuse your immune system

14 million deals were unfair and therefore eligible for compensation

Jonathon Valentine was part of a team of 13 explorers who took part in the 'trip of a lifetime' to raise money for the children's charity

All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, March 30

The two bedroom property, which is being marketed by Living Spaces, has a balcony that looks out over the River Tyne

Taxi driver Nathan Platt, who is an Everton supporter, caused the damage when Newcastle United played the The Toffees in February

Keith Burge, 62, is taking on the incredible challenge from April 22 to May 4, in aid of James’ Place

Christopher Lawless carried out two road rage-fuelled episodes of dangerous driving within a few days

Safety improvements have been pledged as part of the Government's new road improvement strategy

Eagle-eyed viewers of the second ever episode of the Sky TV show yesterday will have seen a small tribute to NUFC's greatest ever goal scorer

Flowering plant could provide big help to endangered bumblebees

Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service flooded Melbourne Street this afternoon due to the major incident

Amy Hardman paid tribute to everyone at the Royal Victoria Infirmary who looked after baby Poppy Rose - and the charities who supported her family too

Ray Hunter, 41, wants to raise the cash to defy his muscular dystrophy and race Minis

Bryan Cartmell was spotted with the blade by a taxi driver, who reported him to the police