- Durham Police slammed by coroner over failings which saw officers not told of woman's suicide threat
Natalie Ainsworth died aged just 29 last year. A coroner has highlighted concerns as to police process in her case.
- The rise of soft play cafes - the trendy kids' hubs thriving across Newcastle and beyond
"It's more for the mum to be honest!" Six owners discuss rise of play cafes
- Grieving Northumberland mum urges action on social media after daughter took her own life
Jay Patterson, from Cramlington, is urging the Government not to miss the opportunity to ban youngsters from accessing harmful platforms after Charley, 12, took her own life
- Police issue scathing statement on Lucy Letby following MP's claims about baby killer
The force has issued its own statement in response to MP David Davis claims in parliament this week
- The Grainger Market business owner who was invited to Downing Street to represent female entrepreneurs
Tian Tang, owner of Tian's Gifts in the Newcastle city centre location, travelled to London on Wednesday at the request of Chancellor Rachel Reeves
- Newcastle art collection to go on auction in hopes of saving charity
A prestigious collection of more than 80 pieces of New Light artwork showcasing the best in Northern talent is to go on sale next week
- County Durham church 'upset and frustrated' after third roof theft in three years
St Mary's Church in Easington Village says it will take time to recover from the thefts, which have left it with £1,500 in insurance excess bills
- Dinosaurs on the loose in Newcastle as major new attraction opens with a 9ft T-Rex
The Great Dinosaur Escape has opened at the Life Science Centre in Newcastle featuring a 9ft long T-Rex
- Northern Trains to offer Bedlington Terrier owners free travel as town's station opens
Bedlington railway station is the sixth and final new stop on the Northumberland Line, which reopened to passengers in December 2024
- Newcastle is in the running to take over UK's top TV festival
The Edinburgh TV festival could be moved, with three cities vying to take on the event from 2027
