Banks including HSBC, Lloyds and TSB are offering the cash incentives to customers who meet the switching criteria

Malik Masood is accused of sexually touching the woman as he drove her home

North East travellers will be able to take direct flights to the coastal city of Lisbon with easyJet from June, for the first time ever

Senior officials from the department were grilled by MPs

Gavin Golden snapped a video of the stoat in its white winter coat in the grounds of Bavington Hall

The equestrian facilities and stunning views make this property, which is being marketed by Pattinson, a unique and rare opportunity

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Residents on the Newcastle Great Park feel a strong sense of community is finally there but more help is needed to bring in outside business

A former prison officer has lifted the lid on life behind the walls of jail dubbed 'Monster Mansion'

Inspectors have deemed these care homes as outstanding for the quality of support they provide to those most vulnerable

From Eldon Square Shopping Centre to the Tall Ships Race - 10 images recalling Newcastle in 1986

Scott Orr was jailed for four years and two months for wounding with intent after scarring a man for life

This comes after 80% of participating University and College Union members backed the proposed industrial action

National Highways has shared information about the sudden closure, which is between the A192 at Northgate, and the A197 near Morpeth

In a surprising result Monkey Business finished bottom of the vote on Saturday night's The Masked Singer

The devastated mum has opened-up about her loss for the first time.

Ex wrestler Jason Melrose who now runs a gym in South Shields was in action on BBC's Gladiators on Saturday night

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

Toastie was back in action on The Masked Singer on Saturday night as fans claimed to know who was inside the costume

Carly Scott is urging people to attend vital cervical screenings after doctors discovered she'd had cancer for eight years

Prior to Saturday's episode of The Masked Singer fans flooded the comments thread of a certain pop star's Instagram post

Peter Darke suffered broken ribs, a bust nose, and cuts to his eye, ear and lip after being attacked by two thugs

Residents had raised fears that the arrival of another premises selling alcohol could worsen existing problems with anti-social behaviour

Child Benefit rates are rising but parents need to be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Charge, which means you may have to pay some or all of your benefit back

The two-bedroom apartment has views across the River Tees in County Durham