Latest plans for Blyth Energy Central Institute on site of former Keel Row shopping centre
The shopping centre was controversially shut down earlier this year
Scottish Government plans for 25p 'latte cup levy' backed by litter campaigners
Charity Keep Scotland Beautiful said the plans for a single-use coffee cup charge are a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to tackle litter and waste.
Gosforth beautician grabbed colleague by the hair and smashed head off car roof
Lauren Brown assaulted the woman in a car park at an industrial estate in Kingston Park
Controversial phone pouches could require additional €2 million investment per year
Last month, Education Minister Norma Foley announced a €9 million fund to allow schools to buy magnetic pouches for students to put their phones in during the school day. This caused widespread controversy
Sunderland murderer who left ex with 123 injuries including cigarette burns jailed for life
Stephen Todd, of Sunderland, subjected Melissa Eastick to repeated attacks in his home which caused her death
County Durham firefighters and fire engines attacked on Bonfire Night in 'disgusting' scenes
Firefighters had lit fireworks directed at them, while bricks were thrown at two fire engines
Gardai safely remove man from crane on Dublin construction site as 'media blackout' lifted
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'.
Teenage girl dies suddenly at Scots secondary school as community left devastated
A female pupil is understood to have died at J on Tuesday.
St Oswald’s Hospice devoted Chair Dr Christine English steps down from board
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
New pictures show scale of devastation at blast scene as three manslaughter suspects held
Seven-year-old Archie York and Jason Laws, 35, were killed in the explosion at Violet Close
Tyne and Wear and Northumberland Fire Services thank residents for support after Bonfire Night
The two North East services were well prepared for one of their busiest times of the year.
'Unfettered power' - North East academics react to Donald Trump's election win
Professors at Newcastle, Northumbria and Durham universities have all had their say after Donald Trump's unprecedented victory
Tuition fees hike welcomed by North East universities but 'work still to be done'
North East universities have welcomed the tuition fee rise but want to see more support for the higher education sector
Newcastle mourns explosion victims as people of Benwell praised for 'bravery' in wake of tragedy
A minute's silence was held at Newcastle City Council on Wednesday evening, three weeks on from the tragic Violet Close explosion that killed two people
Newcastle tower block demolition delayed to avoid clash with Benwell explosion one-month anniversary
The date of a controlled explosion that will bring down Hexham House in Walker has been pushed back, as it would have fallen exactly a month after the tragic Violet Close blast
Newcastle City Council leader faces no confidence vote after Labour loses majority
The Liberal Democrat opposition are planning to trigger a vote to remove Labour council leader Karen Kilgour in December, after a string of resignations wiped out her party's majority
Three arrested over 'cannabis farm' house explosion that killed boy and man
Police investigating an explosion that tore through six flats in Newcastle and killed a boy and man have arrested three men on drug and manslaughter charges.
Sunderland barber avoids jail after groping two women in Newcastle nightclub
Jabar Ali, 34, was convicted by jury of two sexual assaults which took place in Powerhouse nightclub in October 2022
One of Tyneside's most prolific thieves caught trying to break into Aldi with axe
Patricia Office, a regular in court, has finally been jailed after he latest offending put her in breach of a suspended sentence for a second time
Controversial plans for 71 acre quarry in rural Northumberland given green light
The quarry will extract 2.8 million tonnes of material over the next 20 years
Mum of schoolboy mowed down by car recalls horror moment she saw son lying on road
Shareen Hussain said the sound of the vehicle striking nine-year-old Ayaan still haunts her months after his accident.
Trump election victory: 'Don of an error - a dangerous one'
What will be ahead for world poltics after Donald Trump's victory?
Educating Manchester teacher struck off after Ofsted investigation
Drew Povey resigned during the second series of Educating Manchester.
Man, 20s, arrested as Gardai seize double-barrel shotgun, cocaine and cannabis in Dublin
The significant seizure was a result of ongoing intelligence-led Garda investigations targeting organised crime activity under Operation Tara
Man charged with attempted murder over alleged blade attack near Manors Metro station
The alleged victim, a man in his 30s, suffered serious face, neck and chest injuries
Pensioner dies following Chester-le-Street house fire despite heroic community rescue effort
Members of the public attempted to rescue the woman from the burning building in South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street
Benwell explosion: Detectives continue to question three suspects held over fatal blast
Seven-year-old Archie York and Jason Laws, 35, were killed in the incident on Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle, in October
Tragic mum Victoria Taylor's cause of death released as coroner opens inquest
Victoria Taylor, 34, was reported missing on Oct 1 - police found her body 22 days later.
Edinburgh Cowgate victim named by police after horror bus crash
Michael Leneghen, 74, has been named as the man who passed away.
Perfume stolen as thieves raid Prudhoe Boots store
Front Street shop boarded-up after early morning break-in
School Ofsted results in Northumberland are at 'highest level ever'
94% of the county's schools are rated as good or outstanding
Superhero fan, 5, dies after radiator falls on him while playing 'Spider-Man' at home
Saleh Aslam was seriously injured when a radiator fell on his head as he played a game at his home.
Woman dies in hospital four days after being struck by car on Scots road
Emergency crews raced to the a crash involving a female pedestrian and an orange Mitsubishi L200 pick up on Farmeloan Road, Rutherglen around 8pm on Saturday, November 2.
Man appears in court after alleged knife attack near Manors Metro station
Scott Orr is accused of leaving the male victim with 'slash and stab' wounds to his face, neck and torso
Monkseaton High School takes step closer to closure as council finds 'no viable alternatives'
North Tyneside Council has deemed it "necessary" to shut down Monkseaton High School in 2026, despite the pleas of angry parents fighting to keep it open
North East Ambulance Service Chief Executive to retire in March after 42 years in NHS
Helen Ray began her career in 1983 when she trained as a nurse, and joined the ambulance service in 2019
Four-weekly black bin collections plan was dropped after push back from the public
Three-weekly collections are due to start in 2026
Police release image of man as officers investigate Newcastle city centre restaurant burglary
Police received a report that a man had entered a restaurant in Grey’s Quarter, between 4.45am and 5.15am on October 27
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