Wallsend9 Feb 2026Former mayor 'honoured' by Freedom of BoroughDame Norma Redfearn says she will "cherish" the honour after serving as mayor for 12 years.9 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Metro services resume after cable theftNexus says trains in North Tyneside have resumed after more than four hours.3 Feb 20263 Jan 2026Snow moves into the North East with warning of iceA snow and ice warning is in place until 23:59 GMT on Saturday with ice likely on untreated roads.3 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Woman, 81, dies after being hit by car outside M&SNorthumbria Police asks for witnesses to come forward following the crash on Monday.24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Murdered teen's family 'overwhelmed' by MBEsAlison Madgin and Carly Barrett say the honour makes them feel "emotional and incredibly proud".24 Dec 202520 Dec 2025Looking back at autumn as winter rolls inAs winter arrives, we take a look back at how the autumn colours graced the region.20 Dec 202519 Dec 2025U-turn over charity's £17k no supply gas billLifelong Ability North East says it incorrectly got a bill each month despite having no gas supply.19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Charity with no gas supply handed huge energy billLifelong Ability North East says it gets a bill each month along with calls from a debt collector.18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Poetry book keeping 'homelessness on the agenda'Profits from Words on a NE Street are handed to organisations in the north-east of England.16 Dec 2025...