A man was arrested after six people were treated for injuries following an alleged incident on Tuesday

Universal Credit is set for major changes next year including a 6.2% rise in standard allowance and cuts to health payments for new claimants

The 16th-century prophet Nostradamus is believed to have foreseen huge world events such as 9/11 and Princess Diana's death, and new interpretations suggest 2026 will bring conflict and unsettlement

This year's baby name favourites from BabyCentre show surprising new trends, with experts predicting major changes for 2026

NHS doctor and TV medical expert Dr Amir Khan has shared his top health advice for those aged 40 and above in an Instagram post

The ticket matched five main numbers and one lucky star in the December 12 draw

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice

Standard Life analysis shows working just two days a week on the new National Living Wage from April 2026 is enough to kick-start pension savings through auto-enrolment

There are some occasions the NHS says people should call 101 - and it also issued an alert over a drink

Mick Raine has cleared landmines in current or former warzones around the world

Here are some of the most high-profile cases involving murders and killings to have been heard in 2025

A travel expert has shared how you can maximise your time off work in 2026 by strategically booking around bank holidays

Motorists were reportedly carrying out handbrake turns on bends

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

These twelve canines have been waiting months for the right new home

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge credits his 'dopamine diet' approach with helping him lose 11 stone over three years, focusing on protein-rich foods that trigger the 'happy hormone'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) awards Cold Weather Payments to people who receive certain benefits when the temperature drops.

Charlotte Crosby and fiancé Jake Ankers have defended themselves after the reality star shared an edited photo of baby Pixi on a plane during their Maldives trip

At least 800 drug mules have been caught at UK airports this year - with Thailand's relaxation of drug laws sparking a surge in cannabis smuggling

We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, December 30

A charity has been given a cash boost to expand veterans support services into County Durham.

The hospitality sector has found 2025 a particularly challenging year, with a series of cafés and restaurants closing across the region over the last 12 months

Kim McGuinness says her office is drawing up plans for a £2 per night charge on tourists booking hotels, holiday lets, bed and breakfasts, and guesthouses across the region

The warning is for people who have been taking the drug for extended periods of time

Children of the Revolution blamed the closure on struggling to compete with Amazon, a rise in costs across the board and issues with parking in Tynemouth village