The Met Office forecasts potential for 'some significant snow accumulations in places' across the region in the coming days

Experts have said doing so could cause a 'toxic' issue

Brenda Heslop was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years for killing vulnerable pensioner John Hardy

From Crown Works Studios to the redevelopment of a swathe of Sunderland's high street, here's a round-up of some key projects and developments to watch in 2026

Adele Brannan, 32, pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment at Newcastle Magistrates' Court

Figures show more than a million benefit claimants will have to pay back money they have been given as a result of mistakes either they have made or where the DWP has got it wrong

The farmhouse boasts unrivalled tranquillity in the picturesque countryside

These are some of the bizarre cases that came before the North East's courts last year

Debbie Houghton decided to lose weight and join a Slimming World group after suffering from a number of health issues

Many Strictly Come Dancing fans' pick to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman now looks unlikely to get the coveted BBC job

Rampage Boxing and Fitness is owned by Daniel 'Rampage' Robson, and is based on Medomsley Road in the County Durham town

Paul Whitehead, of the Castle Café, wanted to speak out after seeing comments about the tragedy on social media

Discjockey was the first act to be voted off The Masked Singer's new series as the ITV show returned on Saturday

From brave swimmers to children on sledges, the region embraced the wintery conditions during the first weekend of the year

Moth was the first act to perform as The Masked Singer returned to ITV for a new series on Saturday night

We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below

Richard Kell, of Newcastle, said he sold the £1,500 handsets for £100 each

One person was lifted to safety by winchmen and later taken to hospital after emergency services were called to South Shields

The wintry conditions mean that sledges have finally been dusted off - with families taking to the slopes of North Tyneside

Eyesight-related conditions are among the most common reasons someone might have to hand their licence over

Households are being encouraged to act now to reduce the risk of getting frozen pipes and being left without heating or hot water

We round up some of the key announcements from this year which brought new jobs to the region

Dani G says it was the 'most beautiful' she had ever felt when she got married to her now husband Jack

Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who own Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, have been pictured for the first time since the New Year fire as police open a criminal investigation

An estimated 647,000 households could receive the £25 payment after temperatures plummeted and snowfall