A road in Newcastle city centre is closed and police remain at the scene

President Donald Trump has announced that the US Navy has intercepted and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship after it allegedly attempted to breach an American naval blockade

Officers have taped off a section of Barrack Road, near Leazes Park and St James' Park

The DWP is cracking down on fraud and hopes the new powers will help to save millions of pounds as it makes efforts to reduce fraud and error in the welfare system

Macaully Beck was hiding 15 packs of drugs when police searched him

The first sections of the A167 Gateshead Highway flyover will start being torn down today, following the concrete structure's closure due to safety fears in December 2024

Legal experts weigh in on the garden issue

Billy's Bus, the viral sensation seen on Good Morning Britain and ITV News, has even caught the attention of Disney

'He failed to rise to the challenge of the moment and demonstrated flip-floppy weakness'

Bethany Tranter, who was on a community order at the time, kicked the glass door after not being allowed in due to her intoxication

All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, April 20

A gunman shot 10 people in the Cedar Grove neighbourhood of Shreveport, Louisiana

Counter-terror police are investigating whether a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in north London have been carried out by Iranian proxies

At 11.34am today, the rescue service was alerted to the incident by the HM Coastguard, who had received a call from a concerned member of the public

Jamilah Hassan, who founded South Tyneside business JH Property Connect, was one of only 50 female business owners invited to the event

The Cluny is one of 12 North East arts and culture organisations awarded funding by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport

Poppy Eagle died due to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2024

Robin Tudge has completed the Cheviot 99 challenge with dog Porsha - decades on from his own brush with meningitis

In less than three weeks, voters will be heading to polling stations across the country, with over 5,000 seats contested nationwide

The two traditionally rigged ships are part of the Full Circle Expedition, and are here for four days after making their way to the region on Saturday evening

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

The outdoor shopping destination, on the north side of the River Tyne, offers handmade gifts and street food to visitors

Over five years, Marc Lancaster subjected the victim to coercive behaviour, which also saw him slap and nip her, get her to come off social media and push her over

Where you store your blueberries can extend their life in your home

Newcastle entrepreneur shows that ADHD can be a super power with his new book