Investigation into death of North East prisoner uncovers repeated healthcare mistakes at HMP Northumberland
A report into the death of James Trewick found his clinical care at HMP Northumberland was “only partly…
Cyclist rescued after suffering ‘potentially serious injuries’ in Northumberland
The patient was transferred to a waiting ambulance and taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria InfirmaryMountain rescue teams called…
‘Three norths’ to leave England via Northumberland town and alignment won’t return for centuries
The historic alignment of true, magnetic, and grid north is set to leave England at Berwick-upon-Tweed todayThe three…
Full list of North East businesses fined over £1million after employing illegal workers
The 15 businesses listed below have been caught unlawfully employing staff, and have been dealt with as a…
Anger after two-month wait for funeral for ‘lovely’ Northumberland man who died without family
Old friends and colleagues of Des Lowther questioned why his body had been allowed to wait two months…
One-eyed seal released in Northumberland after four months of treatment and rehab
There was hardly a dry eye on Newbiggin beach as vets, medics and volunteers waved six-month-old Popeye off…
Tyneside surgeon first in Europe to use ‘dissolvable’ life-saving treatment that ‘leaves nothing behind’
Surgeon James McCaslin, operating on Cramlington man Stephen Laurie, became the first in Europe to fit a stent…
Full list of North East neighbourhoods among England’s most deprived areas
42 areas in County Durham, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Sunderland, Northumberland, Hartlepool and Gateshead make up the 225 strong…
TV star Robson Green reveals meaning behind his first tattoo at 60
The Northumberland favourite explains his first tattoo following an iconic Spanish experienceRobson Green has a first tattoo. Credit:…
Covid-19 cases across North East area-by-area amid fear of ‘early flu’ season
Covid-19 cases are rising again as the autumn draws in – driven by the Stratus variantWinter illnesses, including…