Ian Kirby, from Gateshead, says joining a book group turned his life around after his mother's death.

The new Nobel Peace Prize winner is an honorary Durham University graduate.

John Rice, a grandfather of "exemplary" character, gets a suspended sentence for dangerous driving.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued guidance recommending face masks for symptomatic Brits as Covid-19 hospitalisations rise by around 50%, with the XFG variant — also known as 'American Covid' — continuing to circulate across the UK

The volunteer-run group hope the line will be fully restored and open to the public by Easter.

Ryan Theaker was caught after his victim bravely managed to record the horrific assault

A charge on the city's pubs, bars and clubs that funded safety measures is scrapped.

Tests show that the dominant strain in the UK is XFG, also known as Stratus, and nicknamed American Covid - here are more details

North East Ambulance Service says mental health care needs will rise over the next few years.

The collision occurred on Beweshill Lane in Blaydon, near Stargate Lane and Lead Road, on Wednesday evening

Michael Armstrong's family say his death was "brutal and senseless" as his killer is jailed.

The tragic incident means that trains are unable to travel between York and Darlington, with the disruption expected to last for several hours

Necropsies are being carried out on seabirds to find out the effects of microplastic pollutants.

Mark Cain, 45, has been charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Cain and remanded in custody

The woman describes sharing bathrooms with intoxicated men in temporary housing in Northumberland.

Patrick O’Sullivan, 35, went missing in 1992 as his last contact with family was in Lombardstown

The Vampire Rabbit cocktail bar officially unveiled it

Trains have been cancelled or delayed due to an ongoing incident in Northumberland

Young people say getting work is a struggle nine decades after Jarrow crusaders marched for jobs.

The cameras have been put in to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area, ensuring that the play area can be enjoyed by families and young children

Blakelaw FC say youths are throwing eggs and stones at the cars of those coming to practise.

Millions of people will qualify for the help which goes across three benefits - with more available through a fourth

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A pilot whale and a shark recently washed up on the Northumberland coast within days of each other.

Financial remedy case starts in England and Wales reached 49,320 in the year to June 2026, the highest since 2008

The Jarrow Crusade is being remembered in South Tyneside on its 90th anniversary.

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Northumbria Police says it was called out to reports of a suspicious item at Newcastle University.

Newcastle rock giants Venom describe Conrad Cronos Lant as "fearless and unmistakable".

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Washington nurses Shannon Malloy and Lydia Taylor say the problem is getting worse.

We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, October 1

Gateshead's players and staff do not receive their September wages on time in the same week major funding is withdrawn from the club.

Landsec says it has exchanged contracts to buy 100% of the Metrocentre from Tynehawk Holdings.

The man behind a 1,000-name petition demands answers on changes at an accident blackspot in Swinhoe.

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Scientists predict that nurdles will continue to wash up on North East beaches.

Conservation groups say they will take a loan for any shortfall in funds to buy the Rothbury Estate.

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The final stretch of the doomed Gateshead flyover comes down after its sudden closure in 2024.

Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression?

Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression?

We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, September 28

Signalling issues and 'power supply problems' have resulted in services being stopped this morning in North Tyneside and Sunderland

Jess Newby was diagnosed with MS earlier this year.

Investigators are appealing for information about the crash, which occurred on the A69 on Saturday.

Many people track a range of vitamins and minerals however one needed for a healthy immune system is often missed

Conrad Dickinson has travelled to the world's most remote places but loves photographing birds back home.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has spoken out on the North East breast cancer scandal that has seen women receive delayed breast cancer diagnoses, botched or delayed reconstructions and even unnecessary surgery