North Shields5 days agoFerry suspension extended until at least mid-AprilThe service between North and South Shields has been off since late January.5 days ago11 Mar 2026Motorcyclist in his 70s dies in crash with vanThe rider of a white Ducati Multistrada dies in the crash near the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate.11 Mar 20269 Mar 2026BBC Introducing acts to watch at Radio 1's Big WeekendBBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland and here are nine North East artist to go and see.9 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Region urged to 'dream big' for sporting futureA new organisation wants to help the North East host sport events like the Olympic Games.8 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Ticket deal between rival bus companies to endThe Coast Road sharing deal is due to end this month after it was introduced during the pandemic.2 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Double Brits success for North East's Sam FenderFender picked up best alternative or rock act and also shared the gong for Song of the Year.1 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Ferry service to be shut at least another monthThe service between North and South Shields is suspended until at least the end of February.27 Feb 202625 Feb 2026'Devoted' teacher hit by car just before ChristmasRita Grimshaw, 81, was struck outside the M&S at Silverlink Retail Park in North Shields.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Man denies killing woman in suspected assaultA trial has been set for a 19-year-old, who denies the manslaughter of Lisa Denton.24 Feb 2026...