We have gone back to the four challenges we set Labour after last year's big election victory to check on progress ...

Northern Education Trust - which operates six secondary schools in the North East - is making major changes to its school ...

Richie Atkinson is calling on the council to act with him believing the damage to his wing mirror was done by bin men in ...

A former Jesmond taxi driver turned to selling cannabis to feed his own habit after the breakdown of his arranged marriage.

Labour backbencher Graeme Downie has proposed a welfare reform Bill amendment that would mean more people becoming eligible ...

A popular party venue which provides a stylish backdrop to trendsetter nights out has proved it equally appeals to families, ...

It has been one year since Labour won the General Election, beating the Conservatives with a huge majority. Delivering two ...

Newcastle United transfer news latest as Eddie Howe and Magpies' recruitment team seek a breakthrough in summer market ...

Sunderland are among several clubs tracking the ex-Liverpool midfielder, with the Reds in line for a potential windfall ...

Matt Hancock's 'belligerent' defence of the Government's support for care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic has come under ...

The new NHS 10-year plan has been welcomed by regional health chiefs - but one leadng GP warned he found it "really ...

Reform councillors in Northumberland clashed with members of rival parties as they attempted to stall a constitutional review ...