Gerard Mouille, from South Gosforth, claims diversions forced him to use the bus lane near Gateshead's Tesco Extra store

Gareth Ian Dack was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Frankland, Durham, on April 21, 2025, and a jury concluded he died by suicide

Rose West, 72, was jailed for life in 1995 for killing 10 girls and women with her husband Fred at their Gloucester house of horrors

Veronica King and best friend Sam Lee have spoken of their anguish after being denied boarding on two flights to South Africa to see Donna Hadfield, who has been told she has just days left to live

Following a successful prosecution, a Gateshead fly-tipper has been stung with a more than £1,500 fine.

Northumbria Police and Coquet Community School have issued updated statements about the 999 response this morning, confirming nothing of concern was found

The government is aiming to get 99% of households 'gigabit-capable ' but one expert says that might not be the only answer to a fast internet speed

Experts have explained the key things to do before making a decision

These North East thugs subjected women to unthinkable, degrading behaviour and have been dealt with at court recently

The Wallsend-born musician played a memorable show at Whitley Bay Ice Rink 35 years ago

Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home

A sprawling regeneration blueprint for central Newcastle and Gateshead sets out ambitions for everything from new neighbourhoods to water taxis on the Tyne

Jack Woodley was stabbed by a gang of teens in Houghton-le-Spring

Winners this week pocketed £1,000

Major housing developments in Newbiggin Hall, the Great Park, and at the Newcastle Business Park are among the planning applications currently being considered by Newcastle City Council

Anogola Siyolwe caused serious offence to a Muslim woman wearing a hijab and also refused to listen to commands from the pilot during a flight from Zambia to London

Nathan Owens, 34, from Hartlepool, is on trial accused of murdering 19-year-old Carla Georgescu

Police spent several hours searching the new school and nothing of concern was found

Liam Duckling, 21, burgled the home of an Armed Forces veteran in County Durham

All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws

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

Donald Trump has reportedly sacked new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after less than a week in the role, following a disastrous briefing in which she faced mounting scrutiny over her qualifications

Emergency services descended on an address on Mafeking Place in the New York area on Thursday morning

Officers arrested eight people during a targeted day of action

Lewis Bews admitted strangling and assaulting the woman during a series of attacks