Bebside

How a hat became an election social media phenomenon

Election night takeaways: Speedy counts and new names

'I'm almost 100 - I don’t like countries at war'

Closure of major road for work to reopen railway

Shopkeepers urge action over 'spiralling' shoplifting

Lifeguards 'unable to protect beach' after eviction

Seven takeaways from BBC Newcastle's election debate

Your Voice, Your Vote: 'Bus services must improve'

Ultramarathon runner carried down mountain in dark

Dealer lost his cocaine at petrol station

Who will be the first to return election result?

'We're caught between two countries and forgotten'

Education group recognised for asylum seeker work

Second man denies felling famous Sycamore Gap tree

Growing school gets £6.5m investment

Rural pub to reopen after nine years

'Positive' talks in schools row but strike goes on

Return of railway line could be extended to more towns

Kayaker pulled from water after night mayday call

Blyth relief road plan submission delayed

Union Chain Bridge closes again for further works

D-Day event at historic coastal WW2 site

'Country classroom' day expected to be biggest ever