The A182 is closed at South Hetton after a crash on Sunday morning

The A19 is closed in both directions in Sunderland after a serious crash in the early hours of Sunday

People who need help with their personal care can get help of up to £194.60 a week but there are strict rules which must be followed

North East cat rescues have sounded the alarm over the growing number of unwanted cats and kittens

The Newcastle charity is making the point that 'a fiver really can make a difference' as its annual festive appeal begins

The presenter has been open about his condition that was only formally diagnosed at 43

The road has been closed near Stannington and emergency services are at the scene

A full diversion route is in place for drivers

The property owner said the street is plagued by cannibal rats and said he feels "fobbed off" after the council failed to respond to his complaint on time

Newcastle Great Park residents have raised concerns over school places, roads and healthcare following news of the housing places

Four Acres, in Hartford Bridge, is a nine-bedroom contemporary property within private grounds

Tesco stores are collecting new and unwrapped toys purchased in store which charities will then distribute to children who may otherwise go without

John Tyler has had the prison sentence he is already serving extended by seven years

Kevin Dickinson initially stole the basket of wine from a store in Ryton then attacked the staff member who ran after and confronted him

Malmo and Spillers Quay in Ouseburn have been the subject of some of Newcastle's most controversial redevelopment plans over recent decades

More than five decades later, a different profile of tenants occupy Grey Street’s fine buildings

Rachel Davies drove into a police car on Chillingham Road

Mum-of-two Sophie Pikett started the venture to help parents spend less on clothes that youngsters will quickly outgrow

The taxpayer-funded youth employment scheme will be expanded to include under-25s who have been claiming Universal Credit for a year, the Government has announced

Emergency services are at the scene and the road is closed near Stannington

Emma Hardy MP has said that Brits 'don't need to be worried' about water shortages, but they should 'reflect on small changes' that could collectively help

Over 50 wedding suppliers and a luxury bridal catwalk will be arriving at the Roker Hotel later this month, with free admission for all

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

The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws

Paul and Ruth Richmond-Watson have been documenting how they spend their time on social media, with over 40,000 people taking an interest