Alerts have been issued by the Food Standards Agency after major companies take action over concerns regarding their products

Gemma Proud told her victim’s business associates he was 'a wife beater' and told a football team he sponsored that he was 'an ex prisoner and drug dealer'

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Mike McCarthy, 74, stepped on the scales at 26st 9lb at his heaviest and has now been given a new lease of life after joining Slimming World

Internet Matters, a group that helps families stay safe online, has this advice on spotting signs of cyberbullying and the steps you can take to protect your child

Work is taking place at a site on Northumberland Street in Newcastle in preparation for the store's opening later this year

These men and women paid the price after being caught out trying to sneak drugs and other illegal items into North East jails

An opportunity has arisen for people who might want to up sticks and start a new way of life in an historic part of Northumberland

An inspection report found there was a risk to resident's safety at Picktree Court Care Home, Chester-le-Street, if actions weren't taken

Officers will be carrying out extra patrols in places such as parks to monitor outdoor meetings

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A government source told the BBC that the option of allowing people to show a negative test was also being looked at

A third wave of infections is cutting through much of mainland Europe

A top city council official has warned that major sections of Eldon Square will be “fairly dark” when shoppers return to the city centre as lockdown restrictions are lifted

Paul Robson, of Wallsend, denies murdering and blackmailing teacher Caroline Kayll and trying to kill her 15-year-old lover at her home in Northumberland

Scooter operator Neuron confirmed that it has issued more than 40 suspensions since the orange electric vehicles were launched in the city in February

Documents show that officials have been concerned about the vile smells from the Walker Road site, which is run by Suez on behalf of the city council, since 2013

Ten photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall people enjoying a Bigg Night Out in Newcastle city centre nearly two decades ago

The music promotion firm has staged some huge gigs in the North East, including festivals and shows by the likes of Noel Gallagher

Stagecoach said four routes would be withdrawn from part of the West End due to 'numerous windows being broken' in the area

Capital radio host Roman Kemp aimed a jibe at Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce after DNA Journey aired on ITV

Chris and Rosie Ramsey have left South Shields and moved to a massive property in Northumberland with their two sons

Finding Jack Charlton is a moving portrait of an extraordinary Northumbrian: an English World Cup-winning legend, who also became an Irish hero

Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt announced on Thursday that ministers were committing to raise support levels for infected blood victims and their families - ending disparities between the UK nations

A change in lockdown rules kicks in on Monday March 29 which allows people to reunite in time for the Easter break