A council committee rules the man is "not fit" to drive a taxi after being distracted by his phone.

Reform UK council leaders say they will prioritise care services over net zero projects.

Mayor Ben Houchen warns any potential new venue is "years away" and must offer something different.

One person was airlifted to hospital following the crash, the Great North Air Ambulance says.

Det Con Niall Thubron used "key jamming" to give the appearance of working from home, a hearing rules.

Businesses are evacuated as police and the bomb squad check for explosives in South Shields.

Wednesday's motion against Labour's Karen Kilgour is supported by her predecessor Nick Kemp.

Brodie, a 19-year-old bus-spotter, says joining the community has brought him confidence and joy.

Northumbrian Water's original plan for a grass roof on the reservoir is replaced with a gravel one.

A Newcastle councillor says he is uncomfortable approving a process he has not been involved in.

Rapist Christopher Bell also forced two of his victims to have sex with other men, the court hears.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says the Darlington station delay is "deeply frustrating".

Services are now running after being suspended on some parts of the line to deal with damage.

The training centre led by Nissan is in line to receive significant funding from the public purse.

Police say post-mortem tests also show the death of a man is not being treated as suspicious.

A judge says due to a "substantial" backlog, the trial can not take place for two-and-a-half years.

Research by Gateshead Council found one client had to refuse a bag of apples due to having no teeth.