Read the latest local news from Newcastle and the North East, including breaking stories, council updates, community issues, public services, neighbourhood developments, and important updates affecting residents, workers, families, and local businesses.
A rapidly strengthening El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could influence Newcastle and North East weather over the next six months, increasing the likelihood of wetter and stormier conditions during autu...
A Facebook community that has quietly attracted more than 10,700 members has become one of Newcastle...
For many households across Newcastle and the wider North East, the weekly supermarket shop feels not...
Rough sleeping has hit a record high and councils spend billions on temporary accommodation as homelessness rises. We look at the crisis and its root causes.
Plans for a major housing development at the Newcastle City Heliport site have suffered another setb...
Newcastle and the wider North East have long been known for their strong sense of community, indepen...
Benefit fraud is a subject that often sparks heated debate across the UK. While some believe fraud i...
The region's water company discharged raw sewage into our waterways for over 280,000 hours in a year. We look at the sewage scandal and the state of our waters.
While heroin once dominated discussions around addiction in Newcastle and the wider North East, a ch...
The North East has the highest school absence rates of any English region. We look at the crisis of empty desks and the toll it takes on the region's children.
As Britain braces for what could become one of the hottest spells of the year, transport operators a...
The transformation of one of Newcastle's most recognisable landmarks has taken another significant s...
Parents across the North East, including Newcastle and surrounding areas, are being urged to check c...
Travellers are being urged to take extra caution and expect delays following a vehicle crash on the ...
Newcastle has invested heavily in cycling for over a decade, but how much hard evidence is there that it is getting more people on their bikes?
Residents in Chapel Park have raised concerns after a sewage leak was reported on Hillhead Parkway i...
Tyneside's Clean Air Zone charges only older commercial vehicles, and the councils say air quality is improving. We look at how it is changing the streets.
Thousands of households across Newcastle and the wider UK could soon benefit from a simpler and more...
Across the UK, households are becoming increasingly aware of the impact food waste has on both their...
