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Persimmon Homes Durham

5-bed home in Wardley has just been built and here is a first look

Vijay and the team which was on a mission to help Ukraine’s desperate population of sick and injured animals.

Campaigner relives the 'explosions and sirens' on mission to Ukraine

The story of Anya Seton, the US author with South Tyneside ancestry whose books inspired two Hollywood blockbuster films.

Read all about a famous US author and her links to Tyneside

Revised timetables will be in place across Easter weekend.

Metro and bus schedules for Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley pictured together during their time at Newcastle United (Image: Getty Images)

Ex-NUFC chief caught using phone at the wheel - gets ban & 'max fine'

Tyne & Wear is forecast to be warmer than the French Riviera this weekend.

Region forecast to be hotter than French Riviera as sun set to shine

Strong winds are forecast to hit the North East today.

Your hour by hour forecast as region set to be battered by 50mph winds

David Olusoga OBE is set to host the 2026 South Shields Lecture.

David Olusoga OBE to deliver David Miliband’s South Shields Lecture

Ann Cleeves with the costume from Vera

We welcomed Vera's costume to our museum for its first ever viewing

Sheridan Smith as Ann Ming in ITV’s I Fought the Law. Photograph: Anastasia Arsentyeva/ITV

Sherdian Smith wins award for betrayal of Teesside's Ann Ming

Fish & chips to become a permanent feature at North East institution

Head of Steam in Newcastle city centre.

Brewery puts four bars up for sale including popular city centre spot

Sunderland, South Shields and Newcastle connections to George Orwell

A major line closure on the Metro system has been announced by Nexus.

Nexus announces five day closure of busy Metro line for renewal work

Across the county, these primary schools shone particularly brightly

The top 20 state primary schools across Tyne and Wear

Great North Run ballot: How to still run if you didn't get a place

Kevin Cruickshanks.

Dad drove a car at his son before trying to attack him with an axe

Claude Monet's The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil is set to go on display in South Shields.

World-renowned Monet artwork set to go on display in the North East

A wintry Penshaw Monument following further overnight snow.

Hourly forecast for the North East as more snow set to hit today

Across the county, these primary schools shone particularly brightly

Tyne & Wear's top 20 state primary schools where pupils master skills

J Barbour and Sons Ltd

The North East's biggest exporters, including iconic clothing brand

Sandy the seal pup on Roker Beach.

I helped save Sandy the seal pup after finding her stranded on beach

Some of the Red Sky Foundation runners taking part in the 2025 Great North Run.

'We try to be fair' Red Sky charity sees Great North Run places cut

Firefighters carryout a training exercise on the donated Metro train.

Here's why firefighters carried out rescue on smoke-filled Metro train

Jade Thirlwall attends Hits Radio Live 2025 on November 21,

Jade reveals 3 big secrets involving fashion, crime & roast dinners

Stagecoach's Santa Paws bus is coming back to the North East.

The Santa Paws Bus is coming to town - this is where it will stop

Jade joins Rizzle Kicks at North East show

Alfie Joey will be our Master of Ceremonies

Former BBC Newcastle presenter set to host ‘speak easy’ stage event

From left: Alex Tahnee, Micky Cochrane and Russell Floyd during a previous run of The Cramlington Train Wreckers.

My two shows will honour the centenary of the 1926 General Strike

The first snowfall of the season has arrived in the North East.

Fantastic photos as snow turns parts of region into winter wonderland

Chris Ramsey and Jason Cook during a skit as security guards during the 2024 Laffs4Kids show at the Utilita Arena, in Newcastle.

Chris Ramsey set to star in popular North East Christmas comedy show

The UK Health and Security Agency has upgraded its Cold Health Alert to amber.

Cold Health Alert upgraded to significant, including rise in deaths

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man appears in court accused of child sex offence

Jade Thirlwall

How to watch Jade on TV this weekend as Gateshead show is broadcast

Katie Dickinson/

Serial Hebburn thief stuffed £650 of stolen cash in her underwear

South Shields singer Joe McElderry.

Joe McElderry impresses fans with his Halloween show transformation

Shields Ferry crew members Louise McDowell and Nathalie Zafirkovska have taken part in a firefighting training course.

We’ve been tackling fires as part of our Shields Ferry crew training

Beatlemania is returning to The Customs House, in South Shields.

‘Delighted to be back’ - Beatlemania is returning to the North East

Jade has spoken about her idea for a Romero and Juliet-style musical based on the Tyne-Wear derby.

Jade reveals ‘Romeo and Juliet’ idea based on the Tyne-Wear derby

The Bluebird's Daughter is nearing completion.

‘Super excited’ - Director’s latest film is almost finished

South Shields star Jade has helped raise £26,000 for Epilepsy Action.

Jade helped raise more than £26,000 on National Doodle Day

Fred Wyrley-Birch with the shawl which is going up for auction this month.

North East auction lot has 'remarkable' link to Grace Darling
A remarkable piece of North East history with Newcastle and South Shields links will be auctioned this month.

Across the county, these primary schools shone particularly brightly

Tyne and Wear's top 20 state primary schools

Stagecoach North East staff are looking to spread the warmth this winter.

Stagecoach North East's initiative to Keep elderly warm this winter

Some Tyne & Wear Metro services have been suspended.

Metro services suspended due to overhead cable damage

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star wears dress inspired by Tyne and Wear Metro

Perrie Edwards released her debut solo album earlier this month.

'I'm so proud of you' - fans and celebrities react to Perrie's album

Weather: Met Office forecast predicting cold start to week won't last

Jade Thirlwall.

Music star Jade set to release artwork for National Doodle Day

Beatles tribute band bringing 60th anniversary tour to North East

15-year-old Newcastle scholar earns 1st England cap after Germany win

Tyneside marine services ‘legend’ receives Lifetime Achievement Award

South Shields' Sally TM is set to appear on the new season of Ru Paul's Drag Drace UK

I'm South Shields born and raised, now I'm heading onto Drag Race UK

Services are impacted across the Tyne and Wear Metro. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Tyne and Wear Metro suspensions impacting routes across region

A weather warning has been issued for the North East with the threat of flooding.

Weather warning issued with threat of flooding and a danger to life

South Shields singer Joe McElderry spoke to us as he prepared for a string of North East dates, as well as his annual festive show at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on December 1, 2025.

Watch: Joe McElderry on tour, Colmans chips, X Factor & grandma Hilda

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