- Goodbye to old Metro trains will be sad - but passengers have waited too long for change
The last of the Tyne and Wear Metro's old trains are due to be decommissioned this month, having clocked up around half a billion kilometres since the system launched in 1980
- Newcastle already know one transfer priority for the summer of 2027 after tricky deal
Fabian Schar committed his future to Newcastle until the summer of 2027 by signing a new deal at St James' Park
- Florist to launch quirky fresh flower vending machine in the North East
Experienced flower seller Karen Woodhams says the idea is in response to customers wanting bouquets fast
- Gateshead thug attacked wife after accusing her of cheating and threatened to stab child
Wayne Bell, of Gateshead, subjected the woman to a disgraceful assault because she texted a tattoo artist about a new design
- Mum and daughter queuing since 4am are first customers of new Spud Bros Express in Tyneside
Cheryl Napier, 36, and her 10-year-old daughter Millie were the first in line for the official opening of Spud Bros Express
- South Shields crash LIVE: Updates as man arrested after car collides with mobility scooter
Emergency services were called to the collision involving a car and a mobility scooter at around 9am today
- Northumberland town with 'unique beauty' ranked among cheapest UK staycation spots
'Ideal for families, friends and couples, you can enjoy riverside walks while brushing up on local history,' the travel experts said of Morpeth
- Shoppers love 'flattering' Roman summer dress in 21 colours that's 'perfect for holidays'
The Stretch Jersey Midi Dress is 'very slimming around the tummy area' and 'doesn't crease', according to reviews - making it a must-have addition to summer holiday suitcases
- Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: New midfielder linked amid Arsenal Livramento concern
All the latest Newcastle United transfer news and gossip as the Magpies look for their first signing of the summer window
- Newcastle United hand squad veteran new deal but axe three of his pals in 2026 retained list
The Magpies have issued their retained list and the release included a new deal for their long serving stopper
