Newcastle upon Tyne5 hrs agoThree arrests on suspicion of attempted murderA 20-year-old man and two teenagers are being questioned, police say.5 hrs ago9 hrs agoEx-councillor spared jail over sexual assaultThom Campion subjected the woman to a "terrifying and completely unwanted" attack, a judge says.9 hrs ago11 hrs agoPlanning change plea to protect swift populationThe campaign in Newcastle follows damage to swift nests in neighbouring South Tyneside.11 hrs ago1 day agoSeagrass plants feared dead survived winterSeagrass at the River Aln appear healthy as work enters its final months.1 day ago3 days agoGrassroots venues fund launched to ease pressuresNorth East mayor Kim McGuinness launches the fund to help smaller venues in the region survive.3 days ago3 days agoLocal basketball hero given top civic honourNewcastle Eagles forward Darius Defoe is to be granted the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle.3 days ago4 days agoUniversity loan to safeguard photography archiveAmberSide Trust say the move will help safeguard the archive and allow for greater public access.4 days ago4 days agoAs Starmer's star dims, what part has our region played?As Sir Keir Starmer prepares to vacate Number 10 for Andy Burnham, what is his legacy in the region?4 days ago5 days agoThree charged following street attack deathSimon Beston died in hospital weeks after sustaining serious head injuries, police say.5 days ago...
