North Shields13 Apr 2026Car park 'bully' attacked couple in front of girlsRoad-rage attacker Kurt Kirkham broke a man's sternum in an "unhinged" assault, a court hears.13 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Vehicles destroyed in 'arson' at fishmongersA car, which appears to have been driven into the building, and a van are destroyed in the fire.13 Apr 202611 Apr 2026Data centre pause 'reflects national challenges'North East political chiefs say the region remains "open for business" despite OpenAI's step.11 Apr 202610 Apr 2026North Tyneside 2026 election: All you need to knowVoters are asked to vote for a third of the seats on North Tyneside Council in May.10 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Child sex offender hid relationship from policeWilliam Gardner is jailed for breaching court orders imposed for sex offences against girls.8 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Released seal pups gave helpers 'final farewell'Tynemouth Aquarium describes a "bittersweet moment" as two pups are released back to the wild.4 Apr 20262 Apr 2026The North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.2 Apr 202627 Mar 2026Ferry suspension extended until at least mid-AprilThe service between North and South Shields has been off since late January.27 Mar 202611 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 2026...