Volunteer groups have been meeting just after high tide at several North East beaches since Monday in an attempt to rid them of tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles

Holidaymakers are being urged to print out the paperwork and keep it separately to your phone - here are more details

The event returns to Stockton Globe for a second year running

Sainsbury's has expanded its Nectar loyalty scheme

Johannes Kongsnes Natland was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder after flying to the UK and being arrested in a Huddersfield hotel with guns and ammunition

The pensioner has been convicted under the Single Justice Procedure after the £20 tax on his Ford Fiesta went unpaid accidentally

Support surges as official give pledge over 'new minimums'

While the beaches of Cornwall and Devon become overcrowded this summer, it may be time to consider this hidden gem in Northumberland, which visitors praise for its 'crystal clear waters'

Rachel Cousins is accused of leaving the victim with a 'puncture wound' to her hand after whilst robbing steaks from Tesco Express

TT2 has donated a new RNLI rescue craft in connect with International Lifeguard Appreciation Day

Ian Murdy assaulted his long-term partner after after consuming alcohol

A Gateshead councillor is calling for all parties to tone down their rhetoric in an increasingly "toxic" political climate.

The chief inspector warned she had concerns about "the performance of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service in keeping people safe and secure from fire"

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The bakery giant has cooked up a number of new shop formats as part of aggressive plans to sell to more corners of the country

Jaxon Robert Hubery was rushed to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) for treatment but died from his injuries

Sarah Stone thought she had lost her engagement and wedding rings forever until Andy Grant and Lorna Rawlings turned up to Embleton Bay with their metal detectors

Youngsters Georgie and Raffy Gordon have been running a stall selling eggs laid by their five pet chickens bought with their pocket money

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It is currently illegal to ride privately owned electric scooters in public

WARNING: This report contains language heard in court which some may find offensive

John Peacock heard a "huge noise" around 10.15 on Wednesday morning, which turned out to be an Amazon drone crashing into a neighbour's garden

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

Parts of France, Spain and Italy have all been badly affected by wildfires, and travel experts are pointing UK holidaymakers towards cooler alternatives this summer