Reporting a pothole feels like shouting into the void, but there is a defined legal and inspection process behind what happens next.
Newcastle has had to find close to £380m in savings since 2010, with council tax at the cap and more cuts ahead. We look at the squeeze on council finances.
From the moment your bin is emptied to the point materials are sold on, here is what really happens to household recycling collected across Newcastle.
The biggest change to renting in England for nearly forty years took effect on 1 May, and Newcastle's large private rented sector is squarely affected.
For generations, stories of strange lights, unexplained objects and mysterious encounters have becom...
For generations of shoppers across Newcastle and the North East, a trip into town was about far more...
The backlog of local road repairs has hit a record £18bn and would take over a decade to clear. We look at the pothole plague and the state of our roads.
Newcastle's population has passed 300,000 and grown strongly, even as the wider North East ages and grows slowly. We look at a region in transition.
For thousands of people across Newcastle and the wider North East, the daily commute is one of the b...
Newcastle upon Tyne has always been a city that looks beyond its own borders. From centuries of ship...
As temperatures rise during the summer months, more people are tempted to cool off by taking a dip i...
One of Newcastle's most important historic buildings is set to begin a new chapter after Newcastle C...
Artificial intelligence is moving faster than almost anyone predicted just a few years ago. AI write...
For households across Newcastle and the North East, rising energy bills have made every pound count....
A look at the North East's children's hospitals, from the Victorian institutions founded by charity and love to the great modern children's hospital of today.
A celebration of Newcastle's People's Theatre, one of the country's oldest amateur theatres, bringing community-run drama to the people for over a century.
Countless morning routine guides promise transformation, but building one that genuinely lasts comes down to a few realistic, sustainable habits rather than an elaborate checklist.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the UK, affecting joints throughout the body, and while it cannot be cured, a range of treatments can genuinely ease symptoms.
Bangers and mash has fed generations of British families through hard times and good, and its curious name has a genuinely surprising wartime origin.
Rules introduced in 2024 significantly strengthened the position of people tricked into transferring money to a criminal, but acting quickly still matters most.
County lines drug networks rely on exploiting children and taking over the homes of vulnerable adults, and the warning signs are often visible to neighbours.
A Reform UK councillor representing Sunderland has been charged after allegedly posting what police ...
Six league titles, one of the most famous cup upsets in English football and a stadium built on a colliery: Sunderland's story is not a small one.
The story behind Winter's Gibbet near Elsdon, the lonely Northumberland landmark that recalls a notorious 1791 murder and the grim custom of gibbeting.
How the bond between Newcastle United and its community, from loyal fans to charitable efforts, expresses the togetherness and caring spirit of the region.
A tribute to the North East's volunteer lifeboat crews and mountain rescue teams, who risk their own safety to save the lives of others.
Piles are an extremely common condition affecting most people at some point, and despite the natural embarrassment many feel, effective treatment is widely and easily available.
Fish pie brings together Britain's long love affair with seafood and its equally enduring devotion to comforting, potato-topped bakes into one genuinely beloved dish.
For households across Newcastle and the North East, rising energy bills have made every pound count....
A celebration of Newcastle's People's Theatre, one of the country's oldest amateur theatres, bringing community-run drama to the people for over a century.
A tribute to the North East's volunteer lifeboat crews and mountain rescue teams, who risk their own safety to save the lives of others.
Three separate registers, three different processes, and a set of rules that changed significantly in recent years without many people noticing.
A celebration of Sunday for Sammy, the much-loved North East charity show born of friendship that showcases the region's talent and supports young performers.
A celebration of the day the Tall Ships came to the Tyne, drawing huge crowds to the riverside for one of the great community gatherings in recent times.
A celebration of Tyneside's city farms, the community-run urban farms that bring animals, growing and a green oasis into the heart of the North East's cities.
In a world that often feels increasingly noisy, Newcastle's Quaker community offers something refres...
