North West

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C Sophie Wills

A third of adults in the North West say they have a good poker face Charlotte Minett

Met Office issues amber warm weather alert with ‘health impact’ concerns due to rising temperatures

Met Office issues amber warm weather across UK Chelsie Sewell

‘Excited’ Man United man confirms exit after accepting Newcastle offer Dominic Scurr

Letting agents in Fowler Street, Shields

Figures revealed for private renting in the UK Hayley Lovely

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK Sam Johnson

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps Richard Jenkins

North East weather: Met Office predicts wintry conditions for region following 'beast from the east' fears.

Met Office predicts if Tyne and Wear will see another 'beast from the east' Jason Button

Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today Patrick Hollis

Sunderland winger Amad

Tony Mowbray explains what he expects to happen with Amad next month Phil Smith

A woman holds a basket of goods in a supermarket.

UK’s favourite supermarkets study shows divide between north and south Sophie Wills

Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring for Sunderland.

Mowbray explains Amad's situation at SAFC Phil Smith

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How busy is my GP? 21 surgeries ranked by most patients per doctor Kevin Clark

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Why I disagree with the argument that zoos help with conservation Anna Malia

Saving for a rainy day (photo: adobe)

Cost of living crisis - Savings help cope with emergencies

New number plates: where can I charge my new EV? Fiona Evans

A file picture of a passerby in a mask as concerns are raised over the level of covid infection in the North East.

North East sees 'concerning' rise in Omicron, says expert By Ted Hennessey, PA

This is what to expect from the weather in South Tyneside this week.

What is weather going to be like for Bonfire Night? Ryan Smith

Newcastle United are credited with interest in Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge. (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Gossip: Newcastle United 'weigh up' January move for £22m-rated midfielder Jordan Cronin

More than half of motorists find buying a car intimidating Gemma Francis

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant are in UK - and its effect on vaccine... Claire Schofield

The North East now has the highest Covid-19 case rate in the country.

North East now has highest Covid-19 case rate in the country after sharp rise By Ian Jones, PA

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from sexual abuse - inquiry findings explained (Photo: Shutterstock)

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from... Ethan Shone

Covid vaccinations at Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre.

North East’s vaccine rate slows down Pamela Bilalova

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a virtual press conference on the Covid-19 pandemic, at Downing Street on January 26, 2021. More than 100,000 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Britian since the pandemic took hold last year, official data showed on January 26. (Photo by Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

100,000 covid deaths 'sobering reminder' of how deadly virus is Daniel Holland

The UK will be hit by wintry conditions this week, including cool temperatures, sleet, ice and snow (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is where snow is forecast across the UK this week Helen Johnson

Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre Covid-19 vaccine.

How region's vaccination rate compares with the rest of England

England's Covid R rate is between 1.2 and 1.3 - the regional breakdown Helen Johnson

The region has been warned to expect more icy weather as the Met Office issued a new yellow warning.

Sleet and showers predicted as Met Office issues new yellow warning for ice Fiona Thompson

Coronavirus 2020 review: how many people died from Covid-19 in England this year... Harriet Clugston

Snow falls on Cleadon Hills

Snow forecast for Christmas Eve in South Tyneside - day-by-day weather forecast Kevin Clark

The North East coronavirus case rate is still one of the highest in England

How the North East covid case rate compares to the rest of the UK Georgina Cutler

England’s Covid infections have fallen by 30% since lockdown began - the new stu... Rhona Shennan

'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer Peter Sutcliffe has died in hospital Claire Schofield

Boris Johnson (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Talks with North East leaders on further restrictions continue Poppy Kennedy

Coronavirus restrictions where you live explained Helen Johnson

Coronavirus cases are growing across the country (Photo: Shutterstock)

More people are currently hospitalised with coronavirus than in March - the late... Claire Schofield

Ministers were said to be considering the new measures, which could come as early as Monday, according to media reports. Picture: PA Wire.

Pubs could close under Covid restrictions Poppy Kennedy

Travel to Wales from other parts of the UK is currently allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wales is considering imposing quarantine restrictions for UK visitors Claire Schofield

Stricter coronavirus restrictions have been put in place for further areas in the North of England, as cases continue to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

More areas in the North of England will not be able to meet in any indoor settin... Helen Johnson

People with acute clinical needs will be the top priority for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 5 groups that will be prioritised for coronavirus testing Claire Schofield

New lockdown rules were introduced on 18 September

7 fun things you can still do in the North East amid new local restrictions Claire Schofield