- Tyneside NHS department marks 30 years caring for our eyes and saving our sight
The ophthalmology department at the RVI has been there for 30 years now
- Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, July 16
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
- Will Newcastle fanzones be showing England v France on Saturday?
Think it's all over? Here's what our main city fanzones have to say about the weekend's final World Cup games
- Aberdeen University employee charged over Ann Widdecombe death social media post
A member of staff at Aberdeen University has been charged in connection with the post, following the former MP's death last Thursday
- Man suffers 'serious facial injuries' after alleged bottle attack in Sunderland
A man in his 30s has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident in Sunderland city centre
- Benton crash LIVE: Updates as road reopens after car overturns in three-vehicle collision
A police cordon was put in place on Station Road in the Benton area after a serious collision
- FIFA statement after Falkland Islands Government speak out on 'insensitive' Argentina banner
The Falkland Islands Government described the banner paraded by Argentina players after the semi-final against England as 'insensitive' - now FIFA have responded
- Metro suspension LIVE: Service resumes after cable theft halted trains affecting 10 stations
The incident, reported by Nexus, affected services on the Yellow Line, in both directions, between Wallsend and Monkseaton
- North East small venues under threat of 'tragic' closure set for £2m boost
Venues that can provide a launchpad for the North East's brightest young talent are being offered new grant funding to help them deal with rising costs
- Never mind new arrivals, Newcastle United are still waiting for last summer's transfers to spark
While we look forward to fresh faces at St James' Park, some of last year's arrivals next to step up
