Four people rescued after car becomes stranded on Holy Island causeway
At 4pm today, HM Coastguard received a report of the stranded car at Holy Island Causeway
ADHD experts share signs of disorder in women - and why it's difficult to get a diagnosis
They say that women are "less likely than men to have hyperactivity as a symptom", and so they're diagnosed less often.
Woman whose body was found in North Shields shopping centre died amid drug and alcohol battle
Sonia Little died at the age of 46 on August 1 this year
Gateshead thug made victim drink from dog bowl and threatened to chop hands off in two-day attack
Reece Nixon, of Gateshead, launched into a foul-mouthed tirade at a judge while he was being sentenced for attacking his sister's former partner
SNP by-election candidate called King Charles 'inbred' and 'intellectually challenged'
EXCLUSIVE: Marie Robertson, who is standing in the Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse ward of East Ayrshire Council, also called a Labour MP a "quisling" on her now deleted social media account.
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Scorpio warned to be careful
Today's horoscopes, brought to you by Russell Grant.
Schools pay row is failing our children but it's only fair staff get bigger slice
Industrial action is on the cards.
The 'dry' foods to avoid if you've got Covid - and the 'perfect' snacks to eat instead
A doctor has revealed the best and worst foods to eat when you have a sore throat - and some of his tips may surprise you
Wallsend murder accused George Ness pleads not guilty to killing John Smyth and aggravated burglary
George Ness, of North Shields, will stand trial in January accused of murdering John Smyth in Wallsend
Images released after woman sexually assaulted by stranger who barged into Ashington home
The assault happened overnight on Tuesday, September 24, into Wednesday, September 25
Scots toddler killed by pensioner with dementia who was 'unfit to drive'
A sheriff has recommended the current system of pensioners declaring they are fit and able to drive be overhauled following an inquiry into the death of Xander Irvine.
Northumbria Police officer sacked over 'rape fantasy' messages and sending picture of genitals on duty
PC Blake Payne-Humphries, who was based in Sunderland, told his belief that women wanted to be raped and said he was attracted to underage girls
North East community groups could land a share of £100,000 Pride of Britain fund supporting local heroes
Women's Street Watch Newcastle is a patrol with purpose, and are the perfect example of a community group which could be nominated for the Pride of Britain Fund
Former Scots nurse who poisoned child with laxatives has jail sentence slashed
Tracy Menhinick was jailed for seven years earlier this year after she was found guilty of wilfully ill-treating the boy over three years to the danger of his life.
Man still fighting for life in hospital four days after crash on Whitley Bay's 'Beehive' road
Police are investigating the collision, which happened on Hartley Lane, on Friday afternoon
Next steps for new Berwick Academy buildings set to go before Northumberland County Council cabinet
It comes as one councillor says the reorganisation of schools in the area has been mismanaged
How lessons learned from Holly Newton's murder could help keep other teens safe
Holly, 15, was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail in Hexham
Teen pedestrian seriously injured in rush hour collision near Blue House Roundabout
The 17-year-old is still in hospital following Friday's incident on the A189 Jesmond Dene Road in Newcastle.
Parents group defends Monkseaton High School as future remains uncertain
A parents group, established in the aftermath of North Tyneside Council's consultation on the future of Monksaton High, has defended the schools enrollment and highlighted potential impacts on current SEN pupils.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car on Newcastle's Coast Road
A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the death of a 50-year-old man
Cardiff Christmas lights switch-on event confirmed after coming under threat
Festive cheer has been restored thanks to the council's work to get a sponsor
Vulnerable Melissa Eastick had more than 100 injuries including cigarette burns, murder jury told
Stephen Todd, of Sunderland, is standing trial accused of murdering Melissa Eastick, which he denies
Sick Scots beast caged for abusing three young kids for more than a decade
Robert Foulkes filmed himself abusing a young girl then showed her the footage.
Scots drug dealer caged for three years after cops find £100,000 haul in raid
Sean Myles was caught in Dundee.
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