New charges are coming in for EV drivers soon

The figures released last week show "ominous" signs of winter pressure building

Matthew Hodgkiss breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order just days after his release, when a forbidden mobile phone rang in his pocket during a police check

Customers who have the affected item are being told to return it to Next - here are all the details of the product that has been recalled

Improvements to the much-loved Pets' Corner have been welcomed across the region

The North East Terrier Rescue based in Northumberland, has issued the plea after a "run of dogs" arrived with the same story

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to make their first joint public appearance in the UK in four years as they visit Nottingham for a series of engagements focused on youth support, food poverty and mentoring.

Anthony Coyles, who has 115 previous convictions, is back behind bars for breaking into a home and pub in Sunderland

Secretary of State Pat McFadden spoke about triple lock changes and pledged '£2,000 a year more' for pensioners

The figure in London is double that of the rest of the UK

The £27 million scheme will help to improve water quality in the River Wansbeck

The sensors monitor how full each bin is and use intelligent software to predict when it will reach capacity

A new footbridge connecting Ouseburn to Gateshead's South Shore Road is among the new developments envisaged in a 2050 blueprint for central Tyneside

A senior police officer warned on Monday that an increasing number of illegal e-bikes are being used to commit crimes, ranging from drug deals to acts of serious violence

The cost of the fuel has soared in recent months

Developers have put forward enough sites to build over 100,000 new homes

Elizabeth McGuckin had asked to stay with her parents for a few days when she lost her temper after being asked to be quieter

Kaylee Davidson-Olley was the first baby in the UK to receive a successful heart transplant at the Freeman Hospital in 1987

Newcastle Benfield Juniors FC Girls Under-14s are now wearing a new kit embossed with the company's logo

An illegal fly-tip in Barley Mow has been cleared at an estimated cost of over £20,000

Bradley Aston pleaded guilty to a public order offence

The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws

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

Leighton Baldwin claimed he only fired food at the bird but prosecutors claim he killed it

Justin Cairns and Barry Solomon targeted two innocent members of the public in robberies