Drivers born after 1997 are more likely to use technological aids while driving than any other age group - but there is a warning associated with this trend

The concession is automatically granted to people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In England, however, it's up to financially stretched local councils to provide the benefit earlier, resulting in only a handful of areas like London and Merse...

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a new update for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants - including those who access the Blue Badge scheme and free bus travel through the benefit

The Met Office has forecast 'heavy and thundery' rain for the region with high temperatures falling into the teens as downpours hit

The old post office has most recently been used as offices for an architectural technology firm

Summer Smith was last seen on Sunday at 1pm

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

Andrew Hadwin was awaiting sentence when he passed away

Connor Fraser, 29, was given a 28 week prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court

All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, July 14

Stanholme is tucked away in the ancient woodland of Whittle Dene in Ovington

A leading trade union figure is leading calls for the Government to step up protections for workers in extreme heat

BBC interviewer Annabel Croft was criticised by viewers over a question she asked to losing Wimbledon 2025 finalist Carlos Alcaraz

The UK is currently in the midst of its third heatwave of the year, with several parts of the country experiencing heat over 30C this week. But the hot weather is set to return later this month

A plane crash has taken place at Southend Airport in Essex on Sunday with witnesses reporting a "huge fireball" after the aircraft exploded in the incident

Jennifer from Gateshead says she wants to raise awareness of how women and girls mask autism and often go undiagnosed

The new Reef Salon expansion includes a Japanese head spa and licensed bar

John Rutherford, 40, was given a suspended prison sentence after admitting two counts of sexual assault

BBC Wimbledon commentator Andrew Castle was far from impressed as the men's final had to be stopped due to a stray champagne cork

From Malcolm Macdonald at St James’ Park, to Brendan Foster at Gateshead Stadium - 10 photos of Tyneside in 1975

The 111 option 2 NHS can be called 24/7 if you need urgent mental health support

Daniel Hall was also found to have two knuckledusters in his home after it was subsequently searched by police

Fire chiefs led an event highlighting water safety on the river Tyne

Vernon Kay has been following the Gallagher brothers on their 41 date tour this month

Have you been following Wimbledon, or do you just tune in for the grand finals? Either way, here's where and how you can watch it