The Eta Aquariids will reach their peak this week ahead of more showers in July and August - and they're not the only event for stargazers to look forward to this summer

The region will see wall-to-wall rain all day on Sunday after enjoying a warm and sunny spring spell - but conditions will improve before the long weekend is over

Passengers could face major alterations to their flight schedules due to jet fuel supply concern

Demi-Leigh Anderson turned up at the address in the early hours of the morning, having previously been shoplifting

Police are searching for Daryll, 44, who was last seen in South Shields on Saturday morning

Dozens of bank branches are closing as more customers use online services

Hay fever, depending on its severity, can be dangerous behind the wheel as it reduces concentration

The 18-year-old was found dead in a makeshift grave in Sunderland four years ago

The East Stand - which remains today - is the only part of the plan that materialised

Lawyers have called for Government intervention or even a public inquiry into breast cancer failings in County Durham.

A roundup of the North East fly-tippers who have recently been dealt with at court

We've rounded up a selection of NHS jobs recruiting now across a range of vacancies and levels of training and experience

The Northumberland home, in the prestigious and highly desirable grounds of Slaley Hall, is being marketed by Brunton Residential

These NUFC fans at St James' Park were celebrating the first Toon Army home win in a while.

All of the important details about the Lotto and Thunderball draws

The property has waste piled high and doors which are padlocked from the outside

Tracy Dimmick ran out of Sambucas, in Cramlington, after feasting on food and booze

After just one act on Saturday night the Britain's Got Talent turned on the judges with loud boos ringing around the venue

A father and son were on a Jet2 flight heading back from their holiday in Turkey to Manchester when a disruptive passenger threatened to derail their journey home

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

Police confirmed that a man had been found dead near to the river Tyne at Derwenthaugh Marina

An Air Canada flight declared a mid-air emergency shortly after taking off

Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home

The woman was taken to hospital and police are urging witnesses to come forward

Lee Pritchard was pulled over by police and later refused to let them take a blood sample