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Sunderland Reform councillor: 'This is the start'
Paul Donaghy discusses Reform's gains in Sunderland.
08 May 2026,1 min
Labour react to losing North Shields seat to Green
Frank Lott reacts to losing his seat on North Tyneside Council.
08 May 2026,2 mins
Tory Jay Bartoli on winning Tynemouth council seat
Jay and Lewis Bartoli react to Jay's win in the 2026 local election for Tynemouth.
08 May 2026,2 mins
How local election results could affect you
Simon Henig explains how the region will be impacted by today's local election results.
08 May 2026,6 mins
Coastal businesses seek anti-social behaviour help
Matt Bailey speaks to Louis Thomas-Hudson from Tynemouth Surf Co.
06 May 2026,5 mins
Travel agent responds to summer holiday worries
Matt Bailey speaks to Jeanne Lalley, who has over 40 years of travel experience.
06 May 2026,4 mins
How can Nissan close a line without job losses?
Anna Foster finds out more about the changes Nissan is making in Sunderland.
06 May 2026,5 mins
Metro disruption planned for Bank Holiday weekend
All the information you need for the planned work happening on the Metro network.
01 May 2026,1 min
What will Labour do for the North East?
Luke Akehurst talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
01 May 2026,11 mins
What will the Tories do for the North East?
Kemi Badenoch talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
30 Apr 2026,7 mins
What will Reform do for the North East?
Nigel Farage talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
29 Apr 2026,6 mins
What will the Lib Dems do for the North East?
Sir Ed Davey talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
28 Apr 2026,6 mins
What will the Greens do for the North East?
Zack Polanski talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
28 Apr 2026,6 mins
The Shields Ferry is back in service
Details on why repairs took so long, precautions in place and an update on the landing.
27 Apr 2026,3 mins
Inside the trial of Washington HIV rapist
Megan Paterson explains what happened in court as Adam Hall was given a life sentence.
24 Apr 2026,6 mins
How to see the Lyrid Meteor in the North East
Amateur astronomer Richard Darn explains the 3,000-year-old meteor shower.
22 Apr 2026,6 mins
What to expect from Pride under new organisers
Curious Arts CEO Phil Douglas explains what to expect from Newcastle Pride 2026.
20 Apr 2026,4 mins
How will Gateshead flyover demolition affect you?
The strategic director of economy and innovation at Gateshead Council explains.
20 Apr 2026,2 mins
Why are more Orcas being seen on North East coast?
Martin Kitching of the North East Cetacean Project explains the rise in Orca sightings.
17 Apr 2026,3 mins
Blyth hero explains saving man from train
Paul Stephens explains how he saved a man from a train crossing in a viral video.
16 Apr 2026,2 mins