The rain has been incessant across the entire country for the better part of two months

ITV's Good Morning Britain halted the show to report fresh allegations

Expert gardener reveals five time-sensitive tasks to tackle in February, from pruning fruit trees to dividing snowdrops

The plans have been approved after having been earmarked in the local plan in 2017 for housing.

Drivers must inform the DVLA about medical and eye conditions that affect their ability to drive safely or face fines up to £1,000 and possible prosecution

Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure before key decisions as campaign secures MP debate as support soars

There is also hope that more smaller libraries could become volunteer-led

Flood alerts and a yellow weather warning of snow and ice have been issued for the North East

Plans for a new 3G pitch and upgrades to the skate park have been agreed

The Chancellor has issued a warning over keeping watch over new rules

Flood alerts have been issued for areas in Northumberland, County Durham and Sunderland

Britain's biggest supermarket is actively reviewing whether to extend offers to people born after date

Richard Brooks, 54, was seen getting into his car and driving away after being handed a disqualification

Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, is suspected of fatally shooting eight people and wounding 25 others in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, February 10

St Oswald's Hospice smashed its initial target of £80,000

Community Transport is raising money for bundles which come at a cost of £150 each and will include a safe bed base, a new mattress and fresh bedding

The DWP highlighted protections available to ‘at-risk’ claimants who are moving from legacy benefits to Universal Credit

The Northumberland Wildlife Trust carried out an 18 month project between Amble and Berwick

The £12.7 million scheme will provide annual savings by avoiding the use of costly external placements

Auditors monitoring Newcastle City Council's finances have branded the authority "ineffective", but senior councillors accused the firm of being to blame

Andrew Charleston subjected the woman to a vicious and lengthy attack at her home

The findings were branded "unacceptable" by the regulator

The Duke of Edinburgh formerly opened Fujifilm Biotechnologies enlarged campus on Wednesday

Shaun Allan will be sentenced next month

StaceyLee Dodds and William Keith Allen have been charged in connection with the incident