The victim had no idea her friend was behind the awful campaign of blackmail she was receiving which left her with just pennies to her name

The sunshine is back with temperatures soaring to 20C in Newcastle and across the North East on April 8

As we get closer to the Summer, it's a topic that's on many parents' minds

The latest information from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and what travellers need to be aware of

Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt moved to London earlier in her career but made the decision to move back to the North East to be closer to her family

Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to travel to the Gulf to meet leaders of Gulf countries and has spoken out in "support" of the ceasefire agreement reached between Iran and the US

The new tax year means action is now needed for many workers, with more affected in 2027 and 2028

Work on the long-awaited cinema and restaurant complex will start this spring

It has now been 20 years since vulnerable Lee was killed by thugs Lee Nevins and Mark Lang on Gateshead's Leam Lane estate

William Gardner, of North Shields, is back behind bars for breaching his sexual harm prevention order and sex offender registration requirements

Kyle Ashford was being removed from Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital when he lashed out in front of patients

Darren White underwent a lung transplant - along with a skin graft that acted as a "window" and early warning sign that his body was rejecting the transplant

People are being asked to follow the rule to allow other visitors to benefit

The scheme means children aged 11 and under will be able to travel by bus for free during the school holidays

An exciting line-up is announced for the town centre event space launch

The plans were approved despite concerns over whether it will actually alleviate the town's congestion issues

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

Paul Seed, who played Father Harris in Coronation Street between 1979 and 1981, went on to become a BAFTA-winning TV director before his death aged 78

Roger Ray is already hosting 'Daddies and Daughters' hairstyling workshops at his training academy in Gateshead and says the classes have been "working really well"

Dozens of councillors have not completed compulsory IT security training in North Tyneside

The UN Security Council resolution failed after receiving 11 votes in favour, with two abstentions and two votes against by Russia and China

RSPB alert over food that could seriously harm popular garden visitors

Hundreds of holidays were ruined by illness outbreaks at Tui resorts on the island

Two years on from a victory that marked the Conservatives' first election win in Newcastle since 1992, Gosforth councillor Doc Anand is hoping for more history this May

County Durham steel firm William Cook has reported turnover of almost £100m and operating profits rising from £22.3m to £24.2m for the year to June 2025