Brenda Blethyn teams up with an Outlander star in this “epic” drama of ambition, romance and revenge.

A man in his 50s was found to have sustained serious injuries on Dent Street, Shildon

Many homes in the county are not connected to the gas network

An ongoing probe into the levels of HMOs in North Tyneside continues, with the potential of the introduction curbing meaures.

Daniel Robson, of Newcastle, contacted police saying he was worried about a youngster but officers found he had sent sexual messages to her

Dr Alison Oliver has spoken out after a lifeline drug has been blocked by health bosses.

A new report has laid bare how head and neck cancers have "persistently poor" survival rates in our region.

The plan will look to boost growth industries such as clean energy

Connor Wade, of Jarrow, took part in a disgraceful and gratuitous attack which left the victim injured

Fans pictured ahead of Tuesday's Champions' League clash turned STACK black and white as the Magpies took on FC Barcelona

Little Haisleigh Finlay was less than an hour away from death after A&E medics failed to diagnose her with a form of meningitis.

Martin says anyone who is worried about energy bills rising should go on to a comparison site and find the cheapest fix that’s cheaper than the existing price cap

Kim McGuinness' plan to return the North East's bus network to public control could take a significant step forward next week, after an assessment concluded it is 'affordable, feasible and deliverable'

FC Barcelona fans made their way from Bigg Market to St James' Park ahead of the Champions League clash on Tuesday evening

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

Former PC Vivek Varghese would have been dismissed from his role without notice today had he not already resigned from Northumbria Police while under investigation, a police misconduct hearing concluded

Keiron Kennedy, of Washington, left the two victims injured and frightened during a prolonged and violent attack in Sunderland

Newcastle United will take on Barcelona at St James' Park this evening

His family were concerned for his welfare

Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court charged in connection with an alleged assault near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Merseyside at the weekend

North East mayor Kim McGuinness has promised £24 million to finally kickstart the building of a new arena on the Gateshead Quayside, after years of delays

A man in his 70s was taken to hospital after the incident on Whinneyfield Road saw a huge emergency response

Recent increases in the cost of driving could be the primary factor behind the decision

Experts say the impact of conflict on UK prices could be "significant"

The company appealed to the Competition and Markets Authority to be allowed to increase bills but its bid has been declined