Coronavirus

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee Ethan Evans

These are the areas of the North East with the highest rates of Covid infections based on positive tests according to the Office for National Statistics. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)

Every North East region ranked by current Coronavirus infection rates Jason Button

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside Council to unveil memorials for those who died with Coronavirus Evie Lake

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office Beth Franklin

B&Q announce they will close eight of their Asda sites - here’s when Daniel Mcneil

What to watch at the cinema this weekend including Babylon Daniel Mcneil

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Read This Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils Patrick Hollis

Ant Middleton’s company reportedly goes bust Daniel Mcneil

Tanya Manhenga, Love Island contestant from Liverpool

Love Island cast: Student Tanya Manhenga revealed as first contestant Daniel Mcneil

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’ Ethan Evans

Memorable moments 2022: Slaps, spits & snakes take spotlight this year Daniel Mcneil

Pantone reveals their colour of the year as ‘Viva Magenta’ Daniel Mcneil

Sir Tom Moore memorial: Climate protester in court after dirty protest Daniel Mcneil

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms Daniel Mcneil

Red Arrows: When can Great North Run participants and crowds expect to see displays throughout the weekend? (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Red Arrows: When can Great North Run participants and crowds expect to see displ... Jason Button

This Is Tomorrow has seen bands play in Newcastle in 2019 and 2021.

What's On This is Tomorrow 2022 cancelled Jason Button

Coronavirus booster vaccine jabs for millions of people in England will begin to be offered this week, the NHS has announced. Picture: PA.

Millions of vulnerable people to be offered spring Covid booster jab By The Newsroom

I'm a Celeb is one of the most successful UK TV shows of the 21st century (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images).

I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here: How have contestants with links to the regi... Jason Button

There are a wide range of shrubs and plants with berries which ripen in autumn including winterberry, crab apples, red-twig dogwood, beautyberry, elderberry and chokeberry

Revealed: the top autumn trends in gardening Chris Page

Hebburn Lakes Primary School donation of 100 poppies to Bedewell Grange Care Home. Residents Meg Ord and Bernard Johnson.

Hebburn primary school and care home come together to mark remembrance day Sam Johnson

North East musician Sam Fender

Sam Fender announces extra homecaming date for Spring 2022 tour Sam Johnson

Carers can be issued with a passport to identify them to Trust staff.

Ad Feature Passports help carers through as they support loved ones Jatinder Dhillon

Major moments from modern history have been reimagined as ‘ancient’ cave art Richard Jenkins

Joelinton of Newcastle United looks dejected.

Joelinton fined £200 for haircut breach PA reporter

Hebburn Helps founders Angie Comerford and Jo Durkin.

How Hebburn Helps is supporting struggling working families during lockdown Sophie Brownson

Vaccinating domestic animals against Covid-19 may be necessary in the future (Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images)

Scientists say pet dogs and cats may need to be vaccinated against Covid Claire Schofield

Cats and dogs could need a Covid vaccine to help stop the spread of the virus, scientists have said.

Pets might need Covid jabs to help stop spread say experts Fiona Thompson

Rafael Benitez. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

Football 'Do the right thing, Mike' - Newcastle fans react as Rafa Benitez leaves role Jason Jones

The experts found that coughing can be as risky as simply talking (Photo: Shutterstock)

Talking can spread coronavirus as much as coughing - according to a new study Sarah Wilson

Piggybacks are out. Piggies are in.

RICHARD ORD: Coronavirus has taken the leap and left us with frog Richard Ord

These are your legal rights if your child’s school temporarily closes - for staf... Helen Johnson

Government should focus on supporting our NHS, implementing a functioning testing and tracking system and supporting people with isolation payments as well as other measures.

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: We need to find a way of living as safely as we can with covid Emma Lewell-Buck

A quarter of Adults have admitted intentionally breaking Covid-19 restrictions t... Conor Pharo

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will update MPs today

LIVE: Coronavirus updates as Health Secretary Matt Hancock updates MPs Kevin Clark

The crowd enjoying Let's Rock The North East at Herrington Country Park in June 2019 - it is feared events will not make a return for 2021 unless the Government lends organisers help with insurance.

Fears events will be called off for 2021 unless plans get Government help Fiona Thompson

Nick Pope of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Explained! Everything you need to know about the January transfer window Jason Jones

A third of adults living with a disability have been unable to buy groceries at ... Conor Pharo

Christmas time can leave people feeling isolated and it can increase anxiety.

Christmas will be a mental struggle for many - but help is available Fiona Thompson

A new campaign is advising you to keep windows open over winter to fight Covid Ethan Shone

How St James's Parl atmosphere compares to rivals - fan vote James Copley

Latest Premier League rumours.

Newcastle ready swoop for PL midfielder, agent makes major Toon exit claim Jason Jones

Inspiring quotes and random acts of kindness to celebrate World Kindness Day 202... Chelsea Rocks

A new mutated form of Covid has been found on a mink farm - how it affects the U... Alex Nelson