Tom Patterson

Northumberland National Park is contributing nearly £150m to the county’s economy, according to new figures.

Environment experts say they are closing in on the source of contaminated water at a beach in North Tyneside.

Community volunteers at a beauty spot in Whitley Bay are celebrating national recognition of their efforts.

Tyne Tunnels operator TT2 teed up a £13,000 boost for four North East charities with a community gold day.

The relationship between two of the country’s sporting icons will be on the agenda when one of them appears in North Tyneside.

Newcastle Airport is set for its busiest summer on record, with more than 1.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal – almost 10% more than last year.

A church group for parents and young children in North Tyneside has received a national award.

Specsavers has officially unveiled its new-look store in Ashington following a six-figure investment to improve the layout, testing facilities and overall customer experience.

Labour politicians in Northumberland have welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to remove VAT on electricity bills.

A plan to deliver over 15,000 social and affordable homes across the North East over the next decade has been given the green light.