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Will business rate cuts really help local venues?
The general manager for Independent Sunderland reacts to business rate cuts.
23 Jul 2026,4 mins
What you need to know about Tyne coast nurdles
Plastic pellets are being found following the collapse of a crane at Port of the Tyne.
23 Jul 2026,9 mins
What does inflation falling really mean for you?
Finance expert Kara Gammel explains the real terms impact of recent inflation changes.
22 Jul 2026,4 mins
Why do only some beaches have lifeguards?
Lifeguard cover on the North East's coastline varies significantly, the BBC has found.
22 Jul 2026,4 mins
Stanley's nursery closure fears prompts protest
Concerned parents in South Tyneside protested outside the council offices.
20 Jul 2026,3 mins
Parents not told about paedophile careworker
A former North Tyneside Council childcare worker had been convicted of child sex offences
17 Jul 2026,4 mins
Dame Kelly Holmes to start 5K Newcastle Pride run
Newcastle frontrunners are hosting a 5K in Leazes Park to start Newcastle Pride weekend.
16 Jul 2026,5 mins
What is being done to improve Meadow Well?
The North Tyneside estate is receiving funding for a new community partnership.
16 Jul 2026,3 mins
'A massive opportunity to reduce your bills'
A Durham company is innovating technology to help make solar panels more accessible.
14 Jul 2026,7 mins
Victim 'left in limbo' over rapist's escorted trips
A North East rape victim says she "left in limbo" after a letter from the prison service.
13 Jul 2026,6 mins,
80 year old Wearside cyclist breaks record
A veteran cyclist has broken the record for the fastest ride from top to bottom of the UK
10 Jul 2026,2 mins
Why are there so many Irish bars in Newcastle?
With so many new Irish Bars in Newcastle. Kay Davidson went to find out why.
10 Jul 2026,3 mins
How do you solve a problem like Erling Haaland?
We've got some advice from a few North East former professionals.
10 Jul 2026,3 mins
Waste and rubble 'hell' for Springwell residents
Waste and rubble from the flyover demolition are blighting a nearby village.
09 Jul 2026,9 mins
Car ploughs into grooming salon
Katy Colquhoun from Tramp Groomers in Cleadon, told Jim Scott what happened.
09 Jul 2026,2 mins
Restaurant Week returns to Newcastle
Rachel Fenwick from "NE1" and Rajiv Tiwari from "Dakwala" with more.
09 Jul 2026,10 mins
Blyth Town's toilet fryer goes viral
The North East football club has an interesting addition to their gents toilets!
09 Jul 2026,3 mins
'Buy now, pay later' services are changing
Hannah Cooper from Citizen's Advice can explain the changes.
08 Jul 2026,6 mins
Durham private school suddenly shut down
Pupils, parents and staff were told the school will not reopen after the summer holidays.
08 Jul 2026,5 mins
How to have your say on the North East's buses
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has launched a consultation about how our buses are run.
07 Jul 2026,2 mins
Anti-social crime leaves town 'like the Wild West'
Some South Tyneside residents feel like they're living in the 'Wild West'.
07 Jul 2026,4 mins
What is the Masala Festival?
Vikas Kumar tells Anna Foster all about the 10th anniversary of the Masala Festival.
06 Jul 2026,8 mins
Weight loss pills launch
A pill version of Wegovy is being launched. Lynn from Northumberland wants to try it.
06 Jul 2026,6 mins
Sleep expert's advice for England's 1am kick-off
Dr Neil Stanley shares advice for staying up to watch England v Mexico in the World Cup.
03 Jul 2026,4 mins
What's happening at Summer Streets in Sunderland?
Ross Millard gives the inside scoop on what to expect from this year's festival.
03 Jul 2026,5 mins
Is this Northumberland pub the best in England?
Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest in Slaggyford has won a prestigious award.
02 Jul 2026,3 mins
How new flats could affect Ouseburn music scene
The Cluny production manager Ross Lewis explains the impact new flats could have.
01 Jul 2026,7 mins
Royal Metro makes final journey to Washington
David Charles of The North East Land, Sea and Air Museum explains all.
30 Jun 2026,7 mins
Property developer defends HMOs in South Shields
Rob Lawson gives his perspective on the benefits of shared housing.
29 Jun 2026,8 mins
Durham teacher reacts to school smart phone ban
Secondary school teacher Nik Jones reacts to government legislation banning smart phones.
29 Jun 2026,5 mins