Photos from the scene show officers on Third Avenue, where a white car has collided with a traffic light. Follow for updates ...

The by-election in Longbenton and Benton ward is already under way with a number of parties campaigning for the seat ...

Plans have been submitted to convert a former nursery in central Felling, Gateshead into nine flats. Getz Construction is ...

Industrial action among academics at Newcastle University has been extended again, alongside a national demonstration in ...

Leah Washington-Pugh and Joe Pugh both suffered life-changing injuries after the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers crashed ...

One of the largest river restoration projects ever seen in the UK is now under way in Northumberland. The River Breamish, in ...

The former Toon keeper was at a Hall of Fame event for charity Show Racism the Red Card, for which he is honorary president ...

A North East-made dance film has been shortlisted for a major award. Rapunzel Red, shot at Gala Durham and directed by actor ...

FMX stunts, street food, music and illuminated hot air balloons will be among the attractions of a Party in the Park event ...

Food awards for 243-year-old Northumberland inn - which is about to launch a new summer menu - include a first AA Rosette ...

Two people were taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) after being caught in a rip current at Tynemouth ...