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Psycho Path is returning for 2023. Photo: I AM VIP Newcastle.

North-East scare attraction Psycho Path reveals site map for 2023 Ryan Smith

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New music you should listen to from North East based musicians Holly Allton

Herrington Country Park, in Sunderland, was among many parts of the North East which saw a dusting of snow this week - and more is forecast to be on the way.

New weather warning for the North East James Harrison

Dated: 19/09/2022 MINUTES SILENCE QUEENS FUNERAL A minutes silence is observed by LNER staff and commuters at Newcastle's Central Station in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today (Monday) See Queen Funeral round up

North East honours Her Majesty on day of Queen's funeral By The Newsroom

Popeyes is heading to Gateshead

Free chicken sandwiches up for grabs at first North East Popeyes branch Katy Wheeler

The weather for the week ahead looks to be largely dry and warm, but cloudy.

Weekend weather: Warm and dry for the North East as school holidays begin James Harrison

Northern Trains is urging people not to travel later this month

RAIL STRIKE: Northern Rail urges customers NOT to travel in week of RMT action

The latest North East employment figures have been revealed

New jobs figures show North East's economic recovery from Covid is 'stuttering' Kevin Clark

Go North East is offering free child journeys.

Free Go North East bus travel on offer for South Tyneside children until May 7 Tom Patterson

The latest North East employment figures have been released

North East economy struggling with 'crippling skills shortage' Kevin Clark

A Go North East bus

North East travel chiefs hopeful of bus overhaul following Manchester ruling Daniel Holland

Her Majesty The Queen, pictured celebrates the start of the Platinum Jubilee during a reception in the Ballroom of Sandringham House. Picture: Joe Giddens/Getty Images.

North East sends best wishes as Queen catches Covid Debra Fox

Conditions were damp but mild early on, but set to change into the afternoon.

Watch: Clouds gather at Sandhaven as Storm Eunice approaches Graham Murray

Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope will be investigating the death of a primary school teacher in the latest episode of 'Vera'.

13 pictures previewing the next episode of ITV's Vera David Sedgwick

New figures show the number of confirmed and suspected Omicron cases by local authority area

Interactive map shows spread of Omicron covid variant across UK Kevin Clark

Park Lane Interchange in Sunderland.

When are Go North East buses running across Christmas and New Year? Transport co...

North East business leaders react to latest employment figures Ross Robertson

Rail services are facing a near 'disaster scenario' due to East Coast Main Line timetable changes

Rail services facing 'disaster scenario' due to East Coast Main Line changes Daniel Holland

Heavy rain forecast for the North East.

North East hit with heavy rain and strong winds Poppy Kennedy

Covid vaccination efforts across the region have won the praise of Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

The North East 'has worked absolute wonders' with vaccination programme Pamela Bilalova

The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler, received his jab on the first day the Arnison Centre vaccine centre was open in Durham

Bishop of Durham says vaccine 'gives hope' as he gets jab at new centre Pamela Bilalova

The Nightingale Hospital North East.

North East's Nightingale Hospital to become a latest mass vaccination centre Sophie Brownson

Mass Covid-19 vaccination centres open this week.

North East's mass Covid-19 vaccination centre to open next week Sophie Brownson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the ORE Catapult facility in Blyth. Pictures by Ben O’Connell

Boris Johnson hails bright future for North East Ben O'Connell

The North East is not included in the second round of hospitals to administer coronavirus vaccine jabs.

North East misses out as coronavirus vaccine is rolled out to second round of ho... Gavin Ledwith

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

What would moving to Tier Three mean for the region?

All Tier 3 restrictions and Covid rules in full Poppy Kennedy

The Office for National Statistics says the North East is the only region in England where coronavirus cases have 'leveled off'

Covid-19 rates 'level off' in North East Kevin Clark

People in seven council areas in the North East have been asked not to socialise with others outside their household or support bubble.

The rules on meeting up with friends and family during North East local lockdown Fiona Thompson

The North East will remain in Tier 3.

These are the latest parts of England to enter Tier 4

Nightingale Hospital North East

Region's Nightingale Hospital remains as last resort James Harrison

Standing with students at the Beacon of Light, from left to right, Craig Hepburn training instructor, Laurence ‘Ronnie’ Corbett, regional operations manager, motivational preparation college for training (North), Connan Cuthbertson MPCT Sunderland Centre manager and Stephen, forrest skills tutor.

Armed Services recruitment means move for college Fiona Thompson

The North East has been told to brace itself for wind and rain due to the arrival of Storm Francis.

Downpour ahead for North East due to Storm Francis Fiona Thompson

easyJet has closed it's Newcastle Airport base (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

EasyJet confirms Newcastle Airport base closure Poppy Kennedy

Bamburgh beach Picture by Jane Coltman

Police prepare for tourism spike in Northumberland

Tyne and Wear Metro Gets £20m for modernisation programme.

Metro gets £20m for crucial modernisation work Daniel Holland

Dr Ruth Sharrock who has urged people to use the pandemic as a chance to quit smoking.

Don't wait to quit for good Chris Cordner

Renewable energy students at the Port of Blyth.

North East students in 'prime position' for jobs at Port of Tyne wind farm base Debra Fox

Picture c/o Pixabay

There's been a surge in deaths in the North East - and they're not all directly ... James Harrison

Donna Wright sent in a video of her 8-year-old granddaughter supporting NHS workers and carers.

North East unites for fourth week of clap for carers Joe Nicholson

Steph Raine sent this video into our Facebook page during Thursday's 8pm clap.

Clap for Carers: How the North East supported the NHS, carers and key workers wi... Joe Nicholson