- Full North East bank holiday weather forecast as 23°C scorcher on the way
The Met Office forecasts a glorious start to the May bank holiday
- Ticket prices confirmed for Bents Park concerts in South Shields as free entry scrapped
The Sunday concerts are returning to Bents Park for 2026 with the line-up announced on Thursday morning
- Airline that flies from Newcastle cancels flights to three cities until June
The Middle East crisis is continuing to have an impact on flights to and from the area - here's the latest from KLM
- DWP confirms benefit payment date changes in May 2026 due to bank holidays
Here's a list of benefits that will be affected by payment date changes in May and when people can expect to see the money in their bank accounts
- 80s legends, Judge Jules, Ultrabeat and Joe McElderry confirmed for South Shields summer concerts
An eclectic mic of acts have been confirmed for the Sunday concerts at Bents Park in South Shields this summer
- Campaigners welcome 'resoundingly positive' new law that means 17-year-olds can never buy cigarettes
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has received Royal Assent and become law
- Ex-Newcastle midfielder Scott Parker leaves Burnley by mutual consent following relegation
Burnley have announced that Scott Parker has left the club by mutual consent following their relegation from the Premier League
- Eddie Howe's PIF explanation, £220m truth and Newcastle United's decision in May
Head coach Eddie Howe will be up in front of the powers that be at Maften Hall as the season so far will be reviewed
- Scots mum's gender reveal rage turned to horrific violence as baby girl dies with 'car crash-like' injuries
The newborn girl had injuries consistent with being violently shaken and repeatedly hit off a hard surface
- Two day Bank Holiday rave to take over Newcastle for 'biggest ever' event as huge site built
A massive two day rave will be taking place in the heart of Newcastle city centre over Bank Holiday weekend
