North East News
Southend United 0-1 Gateshead
Gateshead move into the National League play-off places with a 1-0 win at Southend.
Harwood Forest 'major' peat restoration project completed
Experts say peat is one of nature's major weapons in the fight against climate change.
South Shields cafe which employs staff with autism faces closure
The Sea Change cafe in South Shields has received a £20,000 energy bill.
Hexham Abbey events celebrate 1,350th anniversary
The Grade 1 listed church was founded 1,350 years ago by Northumbrian-born Saint Wilfred.
Adult learners 'let down' by funding cut threat
A learning provider in north-east England says it could lose money in the region's devolution deal.
Man jailed for killing wife of 45 years
Wendy Caxton died after being assaulted by her husband, Alan, at their home in Whickham in 2019.
Mixed views after low traffic neighbourhood axed
It comes after Newcastle City Council announced that the Jesmond scheme will be scrapped on Monday.
FA Cup fifth-round TV picks: Newcastle and Man Utd ties to be shown on BBC One
All eight FA Cup fifth-round ties will be shown live, with Blackburn v Newcastle and Nottingham Forest or Bristol City v Manchester United on BBC One.
Thieves use Roman fort's scaffolding to steal lead
The metal has been stolen from Segedunum Roman Fort, which is a designated Unesco Heritage Site.
Newcastle United v Luton Town preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Luton Town.
Boardmasters 2024: Sam Fender announced as final headliner
The 29-year-old joins Chase & Status and rapper Stormzy at the top of the bill for Boardmasters.
Food bank buys new van after 32 clean air fines
Kenton Food Bank has been able to increase the number of its weekly collections after buying the van.
Government hands over £35m for Tyne Bridge repairs
The funding was promised in June 2022 for renovating the Tyne Bridge but had not been paid.
Everything we know about the search for the Clapham attacker
Police have warned Abdul Shokoor Ezedi should not be approached as the search for him continues.
Isaac Hayden: QPR sign Newcastle United midfielder plus Wolves' Joe Hodge on loan
QPR sign midfielders Isaac Hayden and Joe Hodge on loan for the rest of the season from Newcastle and Wolves respectively.
Suspect in Clapham alkali attack from Newcastle
Abdul Shakoor Ezedi was last seen in north London, and police warn the public not to approach him.
Police given file related to £1m council pay-outs
The council made payments to six managers which did not have proper authorisation from councillors.
Ice swimmer heads to first European Championship
Fenwick Ridley wants to add more medals to his collection after World Championship success.
Romaine Mundle: Sunderland sign winger from Standard Liege on four-and-half-year deal
Sunderland sign winger Romaine Mundle from Belgian club Standard Liege on a four-and-a-half year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
Alex Pritchard: Birmingham City sign Sunderland midfielder for undisclosed fee
Birmingham City sign Sunderland midfielder Alex Pritchard for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-half-year deal.