We have gone back to the four challenges we set Labour after last year's big election victory to check on progress ...

Northern Education Trust - which operates six secondary schools in the North East - is making major changes to its school ...

A former Jesmond taxi driver turned to selling cannabis to feed his own habit after the breakdown of his arranged marriage.

Labour backbencher Graeme Downie has proposed a welfare reform Bill amendment that would mean more people becoming eligible ...

A popular party venue which provides a stylish backdrop to trendsetter nights out has proved it equally appeals to families, ...

It has been one year since Labour won the General Election, beating the Conservatives with a huge majority. Delivering two ...

Newcastle United transfer news latest as Eddie Howe and Magpies' recruitment team seek a breakthrough in summer market ...

Sunderland are among several clubs tracking the ex-Liverpool midfielder, with the Reds in line for a potential windfall ...

Matt Hancock's 'belligerent' defence of the Government's support for care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic has come under ...

The new NHS 10-year plan has been welcomed by regional health chiefs - but one leadng GP warned he found it "really ...

Reform councillors in Northumberland clashed with members of rival parties as they attempted to stall a constitutional review ...

A Newcastle train driver completed his final journey on Thursday after 46 years in the cab. Mick Ingledew, 65, joined British ...