North East News
Child mental health referrals rejected
Data shows half of the referrals in 2023 resulted in no treatment.
Victim's family takes stalking campaign to schools
Alice Ruggles was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2016.
Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life
A Georgian cloth hall and a huge flour mill are among the buildings to have been rescued in England.
'We are here for you', says doctor as strikes begin
Dr Sean Fenwick says the NHS remains capable of helping those with life-threatening illnesses.
Gateshead v Oxford City
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Gateshead and Oxford City.
Bullet from John Lennon killer's gun up for auction
The "macabre" artefact will go under the hammer next week.
Almost 50% rise in patients waiting month to see GP
About 188,000 GP appointments took place more than 28 days after being booked last year.
Friends complete rowing race across the Atlantic
The pair faced some challenging weather conditions on the 2,700-nautical-mile challenge.
Abdul Shokoor Ezedi: Body found in Thames confirmed as Clapham suspect
Police say Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, the suspect behind last month's chemical attack, died by drowning.
Council tax rise and £16m budget cuts approved
Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon says he knows increasing council tax will be unpopular.
Arsenal v Newcastle United preview: Team news, head to head and stats
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United.
Former Labour MP Ronnie Campbell dies aged 80
Sir Keir called Mr Campbell a "dedicated servant" to the people of Blyth Valley.
Foodbank fuelled by Pattison Arctic Challenge
Vicky Pattison completes a gruelling Arctic trek for Comic Relief to raise funds for Hebburn Helps.
Joint director for councils' public health teams
Alice Wiseman will take over the role for both Newcastle and Gateshead councils from April.
MP to retire after 41 years in politics
Gateshead MP Ian Mearns will be stepping down from his role at the next general election.
Northumberland adventurer to aid Great North Air Ambulance
Claire Hughes was at risk of losing her foot after falling on ice in the Pennines.
Prison employee held in drug supply probe
The 56-year-old woman, employed by Sodexo which runs HMP Northumberland, remains in custody.
Mountain team carry out back-to-back rescues
The Northumberland mountain rescue team helped people at Kielder Water and the Cheviot Hills.
Dangerous South Shields driver jailed for driving at police car
Monsur Miah was already banned from driving when he damaged a police car and parked vehicle.
Council could use £15m 'to buy back gigafactory land'
Northumberland County Council approves plans to put £15m of public money in reserve.