Stephen Todd, of Sunderland, subjected Melissa Eastick to repeated attacks in his home which caused her death

Firefighters had lit fireworks directed at them, while bricks were thrown at two fire engines

Gardai safely removed a man who climbed a crane at a Dublin construction site today. He was detained for his safety and is receiving treatment, with officers thanking the media for their cooperation during a temporary 'media blackout'.

A female pupil is understood to have died at J on Tuesday.

Dr Christine English is set to step down from her role as Chair of the Board of Trustees at St Oswald’s Hospice this month

Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to call the general election when he returns from Budapest on Friday afternoon.

Mia-Ann Myerscough died in the freak accident after she was left alone for just a few minutes when her mum went to search for her squishy dog toy.

Seven-year-old Archie York and Jason Laws, 35, were killed in the explosion at Violet Close

The two North East services were well prepared for one of their busiest times of the year.

As reported by the Irish Mirror, he will ask President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Dáil on Friday afternoon.

Professors at Newcastle, Northumbria and Durham universities have all had their say after Donald Trump's unprecedented victory

North East universities have welcomed the tuition fee rise but want to see more support for the higher education sector