Just before 10pm on Friday, April 10, the man, later identified as Dean Larvin, 39, is reported to have entered the water

Many airline passengers have said they faced long queues and delays at airports in Europe after a new entry and exit system was launched

Kate Osborne, the MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, has criticised the government for focusing on 'divisive commitments'

Joshua Dean and John Robinson were sentenced on Wednesday, after they were caught taking a delivery of almost one kilo of cocaine

The annual Sunday Times survey of wealth also features a new North East billionaire

The discount could save hundreds of pounds for households

The bank said there can be mistakes in processing payments

Construction firm Kier has been appointed to carry out a major redevelopment of Regent Centre Metro station

Charlotte Adams now has two disqualifications hanging over her head after she pleaded guilty to her second drug-drive offence

Jordan Lockyer left the victim with life-threatening injuries after stabbing and slashing him

An inspection found that more work needs to be done by the force to improve the investigation of child exploitation offences

The awards recognise beaches that meet high standards for cleanliness, safety, environmental management, and visitor facilities

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed one young person has died and two others are receiving treatment following a meningitis outbreak in Reading, with close contacts being offered antibiotics as a precaution.

Marc Lancaster appeared in court after a five-year campaign of controlling behaviour against his then-partner

We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, May 14

With a near-perfect 4.5 score from thousands of travellers, the historic landmark in North Tyneside stands as the nation's favourite coastal beacon

Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

The community hub is designing the garden so locals can sit in to remember their loved ones

Shaun Donnalley stole the pastries near Vanessa Jardine, who was out walking her dog in Whitley Bay

Schools in North Tyneside have been affected by potentially contaminated 'play sand' products

Senior North East politicians who lost their seat at last week's local elections have called for a quick resolution to the turmoil surrounding Sir Keir Starmer's future

Lynda Graves, from South Shields, wasn't able to afford to replace her boiler

Motability confirmed that the controversial scheme would be put on hold for the time being

We have made a list of all the items containing sand that have been recalled this year due to possible contamination with asbestos

Just two days after adopting Peggy, a health check up at the vets revealed that she likely had a heart condition which required surgery