'He deserves everything he’s getting. He literally deserves it all'

Benefit rates are due to go up in April but not everyone will get an increase straight away - here's why

The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed they are "deeply concerned"

Details have been shared about which banks will be asked to provide information to help stop benefit fraud as the Government launches a crackdown

The major closure is in place between the A1046 Haverton Hill Road in Portrack and the A139 Norton Interchange at Billingham Bottoms

Carla Georgescu was tragically found dead at the halls of accommodation at the University of Lancashire

The Department for Transport has confirmed people in England will have to wait an additional year to receive their free bus pass

Paul McDougal, 35, has now completed the mammoth 24 hour ultra-marathon, raising almost £12,000 for charity in the process

A leading medic has spoken out on the need to 'break down the barriers'

Plans have been submitted to convert a former pub into a nursery - creating 30 jobs

All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, February 9

The property, which is being marketed by Bradley Hall, is on the outskirts of Durham city centre, and is described as a 'truly rare find'

Faiz Mohammed, of Hazlerigg, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old online but it was an undercover police officer

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is hiring for wholetime firefighters who will be permanently based at the region's stations

Kimberley Finn has been struck from the nursing register.

The building of a proposed two-storey expansion to University Hospital North Durham's A&E is on hold due to funding issues

Hamda Salah was already on suspended prison sentences for sexual assault and assault when he carried out more offences

Seven stars of different faiths travel the North East coast over 12 demanding days in the ultimate physical and spiritual journey

Prisoners without hot water have been taking cold showers and left eating sandwiches for the last three days

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

Ant McPartlin couldn't resist mocking his friend and Limitless Win co-presenter Declan Donnelly, after the star realised he'd lost something very important to his wife, Ali

Ayodele Oladun allegedly flouted the speed limit while behind the wheel of a Mercedes

John Hancock celebrated his birthday surrounded by friends and family at Eothen Homes in Gosforth

Demonstrators called for sanctions on Israel and for the release of Palestinian hostages

Newcastle City Council is hiring for a range of positions, from cleaners to carers