Pandemic

Former PM Boris Johnson has been referred to the police by the Cabinet Office over further potential rule breaches during the pandemic. PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Boris Johnson denies new lockdown rule breaking allegations

Pamela Raith Photography.

Theatre review: I, Daniel Blake is more relevant now than it ever was

Matt Hancock is one of Newcastle United’s famous fans (Image: Getty Images)

‘Buzzing’ - Matt Hancock gives 25-word Newcastle verdict on TikTok

Brits looking to travel to Spain this year could be impacted by new travel rules - but what are they?

Full list of new travel rules for Spain as Brits could be fined £25k

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

Spain launches ‘digital nomad’ visa to allow Brits to live there for up to 5 years - how to apply

Brits can now live in Spain for up to 5 years thanks to new visa

A Covid-19 vaccine record on the National Health Service (NHS) app.

NHS Covid app closing down: Here’s when it will disappear for good

Mum of 2 thought ‘tennis ball’ sized brain tumour was stress seizures

Owen Douglas was part of a North East based Organised Criminal Group.

Cocaine dealer caught in Newcastle city centre with air rifle

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients

LGBT+ History Month 2023: What is it, why is it celebrated in February and how to get involved?

LGBT+ History Month 2023 - What is it and how to get involved

B&Q announce they will close eight of their Asda sites - here’s when

Avian flu have been spotted in mammals such as minks.

WHO warns bird flu could become next global pandemic

An M&Co store is pictured in Marlow, south England.

M&Co set to close all of its 170 stores across UK - full list

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils

Tiger King’s Carole Baskin claims ‘dead’ husband Don Lewis is ‘alive’

Ant Middleton’s company reportedly goes bust

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show returns on Saturday, January 14 after a three-year hiatus.

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show - how to watch and guest line up

A pedestrian walks past a Primark store on Oxford Street.

Primark shares update on website - but many shoppers will be unhappy

Tanya Manhenga, Love Island contestant from Liverpool

Love Island cast: Student Tanya Manhenga revealed as first contestant

UK sees biggest fall in housing prices since 2009 financial crisis according to Halifax report.

UK sees biggest fall in house prices since financial crisis

NHS staff shortages are being compounded by sickness (image: Adobe Stock)

More than 12,000 NHS staff off sick in North East & Yorkshire

Demand for budget-friendly Newcastle stag and hen nights

Sir Tom Moore memorial: Climate protester in court after dirty protest

Newcastle will be the hub for this year’s UK Pride celebrations.

Northern Pride 2022: when is LGBTQ+ parade and other events

Teaching has seen a boom in Newcastle (Image: Adobe Stock)

Newcastle benefits from ‘Great Resignation’ as teaching numbers boom

The This Is South Tyneside Festival is set to hit South Tyneside for the first time since its coronavirus pandemic cancellation

The Spirit of the Carnival set to hit South Tyneside

Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia set was filled with chart-topping classics and well-worked choreography

Catchy Bops with Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia at Newcastle Utilita

Flybe is to resume flights to the capital.

Flybe Newcastle flight routes 2022: which new flights have launched?

A new Omicron sub-variant is gaining prevalence (Image: Getty Images)

Newcastle Covid cases: Steal Omicron gains prevalence

PC Amii Stewart and Chief Constable Winton Keenen

Northumbria Police office heralded as ‘inspiration’ for Covid work