The southbound side of the major route has been closed for several hours, after the two-vehicle crash took place

The XFG variant, also known as Stratus or 'American Covid', is spreading across the UK

Connor Quinn denied raping the young girl but was found guilty at trial - he is now starting a long stint behind bars

A campaign calling on Chancellor John Healey to raise frozen personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 has hit a key target as support soars

The Polar Vortex could add to winter conditions in the UK with potential of snow

The suspected gunman who killed six people in the Krakow shooting on Saturday has died in hospital

Collision investigation work is being carried out

Dale Wood took the jewellery from his mother's home to fund his drug addiction

A report found that Kate Allen, who died of sepsis and cardiogenic shock, was not found accommodation upon her release as she was in hospital at the time

Chestnut Lodge, in Medburn, has four bedrooms, is situated on a 'sought-after' road, and is being marketed by Brunton Residential

Here are all the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, November 9

Stephen Nott gained access to a North Shields flat which was used as a retirement holiday home by a family

The company said the hiring spree will be particularly focused in the Midlands, north of England, Wales and Scotland, as it targets further growth north of the M25

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the UK state pension age will rise from 66 to 67 in stages from December 6, 2026, affecting those born on or after December 6, 1960 – check if you are among those who will wait longer for the...

The Met Office has warned a weakening polar vortex could push freezing Arctic air towards Britain this winter, with El Niño increasing the risk of a UK cold snap and heavy snow

Middle-lane hogging can be frustrating for drivers, but police have explained exactly when overtaking on the left is and isn't allowed under the Highway Code.

Shaun Ellis sliced the left and right side of his then-partner's face with the blade after repeatedly punching her

Patrick Yugire, 64, admitted sexual assault when he appeared in at Newcastle Magistrates' Court

I'm A Celebrity: How To Survive The Jungle, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, will air on ITV next weekend

The Maritime Volunteer Service Northumbria Unit held the 14th Annual Remembrance Day Parade of Sail on the River Tyne

Lewis Naisbitt, 19, from Saltersgill, Middlesbrough, led Cumbria Police on a high-speed chase through Carlisle, reaching 100mph in a 30mph zone and weaving through traffic and red lights before crashing into a parked HGV and attempting to flee on foo...

Tyler Davidson, 30, of Stockton, admitted possessing prohibited firearms after Cleveland Police found a pistol and sawn-off shotgun linked to him in Grangetown and Norton woodland

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

The King and other royals including the Princess of Wales gathered at the Cenotaph this morning for the annual Remembrance Sunday service

Ethan Newham admitted possession with intent to supply drugs after being found with bags of white and pink powder at the NX venue in Newcastle