Families forced to leave homes after Benwell blaze being helped at community centre
Newcastle City Council's leader has told of sadness after this morning's major fire on Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle
Keir Starmer pays tribute to 'monumental figure' Alex Salmond during PMQs
The Labour PM said that the former first minister was "a monumental figure in Scottish and UK politics".
Cops probing 'murder' of Scots dad David Graham make third arrest
The 38-year-old died following an incident in Uddingston on October 6.
Life and times of Former First Minister Alex Salmond who died aged 69
Few people could claim to have had a bigger impact on modern Scottish politics than Alex Salmond.
Daughter of alleged Wallsend murder victim John Smyth reveals pride and devastation at funeral
The 63-year-old Royal Navy veteran died after an alleged attack in Wallsend
Tories confirm candidate for North Tyneside Mayoral Election next year
Coun Liam Bones will stand as the Conservative Party's candidate for the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside in 2025.
Thug who slashed man across face and stabbed another outside County Durham pub jailed
Joel Stoddart, 27, has been sentenced to six years in prison
Man taken to hospital after being injured in Byker shooting as Northumbria Police arrest 21-year-old
The victim, in his 40s, was found in the Headlam Street area with injuries consistent with having been caused by a firearm
CCTV images released as police launch probe after Edinburgh incident
The incident happened in the Stockbridge area of the city at around 9pm on Friday, October 11.
Cowgate teenager caught with indecent images of children is spared prison
Leon Dunlavy, of Cowgate, was 17 at the time of the indecent images offences and said he was disgusted by some of the material depicting younger children
More government support needed to tackle poverty in Gateshead, say council bosses
While the authority has been given nearly £2m to help its most vulnerable, councillors say more central government funding is still needed
Councillor and SEND parent delighted after issue raised with Keir Starmer
A Northumberland MP quizzed the Prime Minister on problems facing SEND children and their families
Newcastle TV star sets up GoFundMe to support families affected by Benwell explosion
Kieran Chapman, who is currently appearing on Married at First Sight UK, has raised over £7,300 already, with a goal of £50,000
Team GB member who appeared at Olympic Games guilty of eight child sex offences
Antony James was convicted today.
Prince William calls for 'systemic change' to end homelessness in the UK
The Prince of Wales has called for a movement that creates "systemic change" to end homelessness in the UK
David Graham murder suspect released by police as dad's death probe continues
The 28-year-old was detained in connection with the death of the 38-year-old.
Liam Payne dies at 31 as One Direction star found dead at Buenos Aires hotel
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from Buenos Aires hotel
Pervert travelled 300 miles to Newcastle after agreeing to pay £100 for sex with 11-year-old
Jason Martin thought he was talking to the mother of a child online but it was an undercover police officer
North East MP calls for action on unfinished housing estates
Emma Foody MP has called on the Government to help homeowners left in incomplete housing estates and mounting costs
Scottish Government should have stepped in to pay to send Alex Salmond's body home
Record View says it’s legitimate to ask why Holyrood officials did not offer at the outset to pay for the repatriation of a former first minister.
Dear Coleen: I'm trying hard to be faithful but I miss my work husband
I miss my relationship with him so much and think I must be a little in love with him.
Violent Scots thug told ex-wife he 'allowed her to be alive' in final chilling message
Natalie Morgan, from North Ayrshire, was subjected to a campaign of controlling and physical abuse by ex-husband Garry Corbett.
Consett community invited to share memories of Medomsley Detention Centre as abuse probe continues
More than 1,800 men reported that they were either physically or sexually abused at the Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham
Newcastle pensioner in court accused of sexually assaulting males in Leazes Park
Qurban Ahmadi, 70, is alleged to have carried out the assaults on two separate dates in the city centre park
Liam Payne made emotional final post about son Bear months before his death
Liam Payne shared a photo of son Bear on social media just months before his death at a hotel in Argentina
Walker woman admits making false allegations including that a car had been driven into her
Hannah Leiper, of Walker, Newcastle, admitted carrying out acts intended to pervert the course of justice and dangerous driving in Lemington
Liam Payne police statement in full after One Direction star's death at Buenos Aires hotel
The statement from police in Argentina about Liam Payne's death at a Buenos Aires hotel has been released in full
Benwell cabbie in court accused of sexually assaulting and imprisoning woman in his taxi
David Duduveica was alleged to have carried out the offences in North Shields in August last year
Byker shooting suspect still being quizzed as hunt continues
A man, in his 40s, remains in hospital after being found injured on Headlam Green
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