North East News

The approval of the legislation will pave the way for the North East mayoral election on 2 May.

Scrum-half James Elliott signs a contract extension with Premiership side Newcastle Falcons to the end of the 2025-26 season.

In a drug-fuelled "psychotic episode", Lee Herron threatened to rape the baby's mother, a court hears.

The charge relates to a poisoning investigation in Newcastle and follows a house search in Teesside.

People can leave unwanted or broken small electrical items on their doorstep for collection.

Gateshead midfielder Luke Hannant scores penalty deep into added time to salvage a point in 1-1 draw at home to Eastleigh.

Police say the incident is not connected to the search for Abdul Ezedi.

Police continue to search for corrosive liquid attack suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi for a sixth day.

Councillors are due discuss the plans, which already include redeveloping the old fire station.

Northumbria police commissioner Kim McGuinness says she made the decision "reluctantly".

Scientists find vitamin D deficiency in teeth from a North Shields burial ground.

Colin Brown is behind bars after lashing out while being arrested for smashing neighbours' windows.

Plans to demolish a former primary school in South Tyneside will be considered by council bosses.

Police say a man was detained and bailed on suspicion of helping Abdul Shokoor Ezedi.

It was announced last week the scheme was being scrapped early following a 10-month trial period.

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi was last seen leaving Tower Hill Underground station on Wednesday, police say.

Members of the project in North Tyneside can get 15 items for £5, including fruit and vegetables.

A five-year programme of arts, events and funding has been made available in North Shields.

Health bosses warn that Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool are at risk of an outbreak.

Police are hunting Abdul Shokoor Ezedi over a corrosive-substance attack on a woman and her daughters.