David Merryweather admitted possessing cocaine with intent to supply

Fires involving the heaters have reached a five year high as people look for cheaper ways to stay warm

A query was raised about people nearing retirement age who may find it difficult to work due to health conditions

The Reform UK leader was not featured on the episode of the political debate TV show based in Clacton-on-Sea

A UK charity is urging people to be cautious

Thomas Clasper was stopped in the early hours of the morning whilst behind the wheel of his Mercedes

Councillors will determine whether a prospective slots casino in North Shields can go ahead

The figures cover 2022-2025 and do not reflect a number of recent Government moves aimed to bring down poverty

Four centres which are now operated by GLL have seen over £1m invested in revamps and refurbishments.

Officials have stressed the plan is at a very early stage

Paul Southern left the victim shocked and horrified when his head appeared under the cubicle partition as she used the toilet at Newcastle Central Station

The ferry service between North and South Shields could re-open in mid-April, but not before.

She has claimed more than £23,000 in disability benefits

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage predicted his party will soon control councils in Sunderland and Gateshead, ahead of crunch local elections in May

Sky successfully obtained a court order requiring Revolut Bank to provide names and addresses of over 300 subscribers who used the banking app to pay resellers of pirated streaming content

Plans for over 100 new soon-to-be council homes have been given the thumbs up by councillors today.

The University Hospital of North Durham has been plagued by "increasingly critical" issues with parking, an MP said.

The PM has also proposed banning under-16s from social media

Premium bonds are a popular option for people saving money and entering into draws.

Kane Donnelly, of Sunderland, left blameless stranger Declan Jones with devastating wounds in a shocking attack

Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

The county council is consulting on changes to the service which is only available to people living in the former Blyth Valley Council area

Jack Bolam was placed in an induced coma on the intensive care unit but did not respond to treatment

A public meeting was held after residents raised concerns

Reform party leader and MP Nigel Farage is attending a rally in Sunderland to launch the party's local election campaign this year.