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.
Whether tracking dangerous suspects through woodland, searching for vulnerable missing people or uncovering hidden drugs inside a Newcastle property, police dogs remain one of the most valuable crime-...
The future of one of Newcastle's most treasured historic landmarks has been secured after Newcastle ...
oday marks what would have been Princess Diana's 65th birthday, a milestone that continues to stir e...
Whenever a major housing development, apartment block or commercial scheme is proposed in Newcastle ...
Walking through Newcastle city centre today, it is easy to spot a mixture of thriving businesses alo...
As Newcastle's streets begin to empty and the city lights glow against the night sky, another world ...
Finding affordable parking in Newcastle can often feel as challenging as navigating city centre traf...
Knife crime continues to be one of the most closely watched crime issues across the UK, with Newcast...
Newcastle has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the UK's friendliest cities, but how does it compa...
Around one in three children in the North East grows up in poverty, most in working families. We look at the scale, causes and consequences of child poverty.
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.
