Police stumbled upon a cannabis farm while responding to reports of balaclava-clad raiders at the house where it had been set ...

In the shadow of tragedy a new community is growing on the street devastated by a double fatal explosion. Today marks one ...

Tragic seven-year-old's mum urges others to look out for the signs of dangerous drugs factories near their homes ...

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation conducted the assessment, with the issues locally reflecting the wider national ...

Emergency services rushed to the area and police say four people were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in ...

Questions have been raised about the “suitability” of sub-contractors who worked on a now-abandoned Gateshead town centre ...

Three people have been rushed to hospital following a crash in Newcastle. Fossway in Byker was closed for around four hours ...

Gordon Grieveson, of Gateshead, should not have been driving when he failed to spot 'highly visible' Jean Hindmarch crossing ...

Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region ...

It will be will be drop-in point for members of the public to speak directly with police officers and community protection ...