The naval base is set to be granted the Freedom of the Borough by Gateshead Council next week.

A consumer expert has explained just what older people need to do and why or face paying HMRC back double the full amount

Dubai International Airport was temporarily closed after a drone struck a fuel tank and caused a fire, while Emirates said it expects to operate a limited schedule

Chevez Le-Cheminant also had his suspended sentence activated for his involvement in a street brawl on Easter Sunday

Rita Pearson passed away aged 85 in February, and her family are asking the council to allow her partner Jimmy Wastell to continue living there

Here is a full list of the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, March 9

Following the closure of the council's consultation on the prospect of nearly 20,000 new homes in the area by 2042, the council is now considering the feedback.

Brazen Dawn Thompson, who once told a court she used her PIP money to 'treat herself' to some crack-cocaine, stole more than £1,100-worth of goods from Marks & Spencer

Asif Bilal hopes that he can take Hebburn takeaway Balti Masters to a new level in the former Kelly pub, which featured in the Chris Ramsey sitcom set in the town

The Edwardian-style property, which is being marketed by Brunton Residential, dates back to 1910, and is in the heart of Longframlington, near Morpeth

PC Jonathan Miller communicated with a woman involved in sex work with a view to obtaining her services

Jess Wraith, of Byker, left the woman seriously injured after revving his car and driving it into her in temper

The new Emirates A350 aircraft flew into Newcastle Airport for the first time on Sunday

A six pack of Walker Hot Honey crisps with a best before date of May 16 have been recalled

Emergency services have been called to a collision in West Denton Way, Newcastle.

The North East bus operator is hiring across a range of roles and locations

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

Martin Lewis has shared a major rule change to the Disabled Persons Railcard scheme, allowing over three million Blue Badge holders to save a third off train travel

Emergency services descended on Front Street, North Shields on Sunday where two cordons were placed outside a property

Kiyan Batson had the blade when officers stopped him on a platform at Newcastle Central Station

Colin Thomas, 35, said giving up smoking had meant he was able to change his children's lives for the better

Cam Francis grew up in Swarland but has spent almost a decade travelling through the United States and Argentina with his guitar

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has filmed a new reality TV programme with her husband Ercan Ramadan

Myles Griffin was born in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, less than three hours after mum Kayleigh went into labour

Martin says that people anxious about future energy price rises should consider locking into a cheaper fix now