Plans to invest £260m in council housing over next five years. Click here for the latest on this story and more Tyne and Wear Updates

Residents thanked as restoration of the Tyne Bridge moves onto next phase. Click here to read the latest news.

Management of green spaces and allotments in the city have been transferred to Newcastle City Council. The transfer took place last Friday.

Storm Eowyn Live: Thousands without power, fallen trees and travel issues. Click here for the latest updates.

BREAKING: Shildon Fire on Main Street

Concerns as Ryton cafe could be demolished. Click here for more information on this story and more Tyne and Wear Updates.

First Tyne and Wear Metro pulled from service. Click here for the latest Tyne and Wear Updates and Metro news.

90 year old man dies after being hit by vehicle. Click here for the latest news and Tyne and Wear Updates.

Tyne and Wear Metro - First new Metro now in operation. Click here for the latest Tyne and Wear Metro updates

Comedy series tops Christmas TV ratings - but how many watched? Click here to read more about this story and the figures.

Latest as Newcastle Council set out 2025-6 budget. Click here to find out the latest on Newcastle City Council.

Heaton In Bloom as new garden created at local church. Click here for the latest on this story and other local updates.

Tyne Bridge 2025 restoration - latest updates as programme set out. Click here for the latest on this story.