Wideopen Football Club has been granted its first ever alcohol licence, despite objections. The amended permit allows for drinks to be served between 12pm-7.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

A County Durham man threatened to slit his partner's throat and watch her "bleed out" during a controlling relationship. Adam ...

Diversions are now in place and a full closure is expected to last several hours, according to National Highways, with police, fire and ambulance crews dispatched to the scene ...

The North East Autism Society has planted the young tree at a farm set to be transformed into a visitor centre and hub for autistic people ...

Labour ministers have announced the first freeze to rail fares in 30 years, but it will not apply to the Tyne and Wear Metro ...

A woman left her vulnerable mother petrified by punching, kicking and nipping her before throwing water over her and chucking her medication out of the window. Caroline Aggas was supposed to be caring ...

Judith Mackay, 53, and her autistic son Callum, 24, are living in a private rented property where they are not happy ...

Tesco is recalling its Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label ...

Newcastle's next opponents were left with ten men against Manchester United after Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card ...

A North Tyneside school is set to reopen following a sudden closure due to a "potential critical threat". Kings Priory School ...

Since the 1870s, The Northern School of Art has been helping individuals turn their creative passions into professional ...

Tees Valley is on a mission to lead the UK’s creative economy by becoming an engine room of production – a place where global ...