- The reason campaigner and MBE was spotted at Newcastle Quayside with a 36kg post box on his back
On Sunday Stu Skinner carried the 36kg cast-iron post box from Newcastle Quayside to the Angel of the North
- Four new padel courts planned at North East leisure centre following 'growing demand'
Councillors are due to decide on Everyone Active's plans to replace four outdoor tennis courts with four covered padel courts at Silksworth Community Pool Tennis and Wellness Centre on Monday, September 28. Planning officers recommend approval.
- Northumberland town set for 'Halloween takeover' including huge firework display
A town in Northumberland is going all out for Halloween with a whole week of spooky goings on lined up
- Film about North Shields man's 128 marathon challenge 'could save lives'
Leodhais Macpherson hopes a new film which documents the 128-day, 3,332 mile challenge he completed last year could save lives.
- The curious viral case of Seydou Doumbia from FIFA legend to Newcastle United flop
It did not work out for Seydou Doumbia on Tyneside as he failed to bring his goal-den touch to St James' Park
- Fabian Schar spotted at Newcastle restaurant that United footballers 'can't get enough' of
Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar headed out for a hearty Italian meal at a restaurant in town this weekend
- I went to see Lucy Beaumont live and it clicked I'm in the same position
I saw the Hull comedian as she performed the second night of her tour in Newcastle
- Meet the Newcastle NHS staff who support families on 'extraordinary journey' of organ transplants
Organ transplantation is a complicated thing - and families require a lot of support.
- 'I'm 25 but living with the terrifying impact of multiple sclerosis makes me feel like I'm 65'
Jess Newby was diagnosed with MS earlier this year.
- Dan Burn delights staff with visit to celebrities' 'favourite' Northumberland restaurant
Newcastle defender Dan Burn enjoyed a slap up meal out during the international break at a place no stranger to a famous face
