PCC Joy Allen says lives should come before "consumer demand and profit" when deciding pub hours.

Relatives of Maya want a disclosure scheme to reveal the history of new partners and caregivers.

Middlesbrough midfielder Sverre Nypan makes his Norway debut in a 1-1 friendly draw against New Zealand.

A county council says the tractor work was completed correctly and part of an annual plan.

The applicant hopes the facility will help improve people's mental health.

Plans are being developed to build almost 1,000 homes around the Metrocentre in Gateshead.

UKIP supporters hold a protest in central Newcastle while Stand Up to Racism hold a counter rally.

Some parents say help is not available quickly enough to deal with violence from their children.

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens wishes he could "press the fast forward button" in an attempt to get his team up to speed in The Prem.

Five men are found guilty of multiple offences committed in Gateshead between 2015 and 2019.

Gateshead Council says the process for improving vacant properties can take more than two years.

In-form Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade expresses his delight after scoring his first international goal in Germany's 1-0 win over Northern Ireland.

Edwin Youll became violent towards victims if they did not do as he commanded, police say.