Emergency services are at the scene on the A68 near Old Town Farm and West Woodburn with the road blocked in both directions

A 12-year-old girl was playing a round of golf at Blackwell Grange Golf Club in Darlington when she came across the huge snake curled up in the rough - and it was all because of her tee shot

New rights to be aware of are set to allow stranded passengers travel replacement costs worth up to four times the price of their original ticket

Mozafar Shan pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drug offences after a high-speed police chase through South Bank and Grangetown, Teesside, ended when he crashed into a patrol car on the A66

The Turf Bar on Front Street, Consett, applied to vary its licence and extend its opening hours ahead of a busy summer period

Leigh Taylor, 45, was distilling a new spirit in the brewery where he worked, when the container overpressurised and exploded, blowing the roof off the building

The incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one colliding with the rear of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday, according to emergency services

An employment expert has explained things

The Government is backing a new initiative that could help many renters and flat owners cut their energy bills

The new scheme is set to be rolled out within the coming months

The stylish property, marketed by Sanderson Young, boasts an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family space

After flouting red lights, travelling at double the speed limit and ultimately crashing, convicted attempted rapist Bradley Fraser had one last ditch attempt to evade officers by trying to flee on foot

Residents in several North East areas who play the national game have been lucky enough to win a £1,000 prize

With the announcement of easyJet's new direct winter flights from Newcastle Airport, this city has become much more accessible from our region

Several 'change of use' applications, work on listed buildings, proposed extensions and proposals for tree works all feature

The nine offenders have been dealt with in court, after they committed such heinous acts against people they were supposed to love

A sleep expert has shared some practical tips for getting a good night's rest

James Burrows directed over 1,000 episodes of TV and won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards

The Hoppings is returning to the Town Moor in Newcastle this weekend - here are our live updates as the event is launched

Sickle Cell Disease is affecting more people in the North East than ever before

Convicted killers Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 57, and David Taylor, 64, stabbed Kyle Bevan to death at high-security HMP Wakefield

All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

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

It was a sunny day in Newcastle today as the funfair returned to the region, to begin its highly-anticipated 10 day run

Philip Rutherford also tried to rob two vehicles from their owners while armed with a broken wine bottle