The company is expanding its portfolio of venues - with several set to welcome customers before 2025 draws to a close

The European Union has approved a range of new driving rules to improve road safety across the bloc, including the introduction of digital driving licences

The BBC Director-General resigned in the wake of a news story about the King's health

The crackdown on side-loading is a "welcome step in tackling the growing threat of illegal streaming apps," FACT Chairman Kieron Sharp has told GB News

Unite has branded the decision to cease operations at the two plants 'a complete mistake which should be reversed'

Bonus payments of up to £900 are available but deadline looms

Savvy drivers could secure a hefty discount on their car insurance policy using this 'sweet spot' tip

The Government has said it will reconsider its decision not to give compensation to Waspi women after new evidence came to light

Users told the new scheme will enable them to get points to spend

The DWP has issued an important update to millions of benefit claimants who are being moved to Universal Credit from several older payment schemes

Trump's lawyers on Sunday threatened to sue for $1 billion in damages

A concessionary bus pass is only accessible to certain groups of people - here's everything you need to know

Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region

New apartments, a multi-storey car park and an urban park built on a disused railway viaduct feature in plans to breathe fresh life into a disused train yard in the heart of Newcastle

Some have called for people which have 'lifelong' conditions to be exempted in some cases from having to regularly apply for PIPs

Documents relating to the "Battle of Orgreave" should not be destroyed, a minister said

Frances Leach, of Gateshead, was employed by Signature North East to manage properties when she carried out the fraud

These schools have been identified as high achieving when it comes to boosting pupil attendance

Former MP Alan Milburn has promised an "uncompromising" probe into the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET)

Vile rapist Rizwan Khan told one of his victims "I want what I want"

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Samantha Hymers, 29, says she has been able to "walk again, marry the love of my life, and hold my daughter in my arms" because someone decided to donate to the Great North Air Ambulance Service

Proceedings in the employment tribunal case brought by seven nurses over a colleague's use of the female changing areas have concluded - but a judgement is not likely for several months

Originally launched by Northern Leaders Trust the awards have grown in popularity and impact and shine a light on young people making a difference

While concerns mount before the autumn Budget, fuel prices are at least going down