Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A HORRIFIED mother contacted police after discovering sexually explicit Facebook messages between her teenage daughter and a number of older men, a court heard. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
VILLAGERS fighting two bids for massive wind turbines have employed a new weapon – remote control helicopters armed with cameras. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A FORMER fundraiser at one of the region’s top visitor attractions has been given a £85,000 settlement over claims he was unfairly dismissed. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
POLICE last night sought to reassure residents of a village where a far-right group protested against a planned Islamic education centre. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
SCHOOLS in Northumberland will be left facing closure if ministers introduce a new funding system, a rural affairs committee has heard. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A CLOSURE-THREATENED school faces an “inevitable” budget deficit even if saved – because parents have been taking children out of it. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
FRIENDS and colleagues of Captain Pete Barnes, who was killed in a helicopter crash in London, have paid tribute to the former North East-based pilot. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
PINT-SIZED skiing sensation Amy Stokoe was in her element during the latest snowfall. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
CHILDREN being treated for a potentially deadly form of cancer could be getting too low a dose to fight the disease, researchers in the North East have found. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
PEOPLE in the North East will be even worse affected by Government cuts than has been predicted, figures show. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A YOUNG mother and teacher from Northumberland died from a condition which claims just 500 lives a year, an inquest has heard. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
A MULTI-millionaire philanthropist has been appointed to the high-level panel setting out the region’s economic future. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
VISITORS to a Northumberland estate are being offered a taste of its hidden history. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
AFTER more than three weeks off the road, a vital mobile Post Office van which serves 10 rural villages in Northumberland was all set to roll again. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Today's News
JAZZ lovers want to form a community co-operative in a bid to re-open Newcastle’s Jazz Cafe. Read
Jan 17 2013 | NUFC News
NEWCASTLE United target Massadio Haïdara gave out encouraging signs last night that he would welcome a move to Tyneside, and revealed St James’ Park’s French community could play a major part in his decision. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Football
EVERY single person in the United Kingdom, from newborn baby to pensioner, has lost £12,500 in this seemingly never-ending recession. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Football
TONY Mowbray believes this season’s Championship is stronger than it has ever been and the gap between it and the Premier League’s bottom half is not as big as many believe. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Arts
An exhibition opening this weekend offers a chance for art-lovers to snap up work by late artist Richard Hobson. BARBARA HODGSON meets the widow of a man who created a vibrant social document of the region Read
Jan 17 2013 | Golf
THE FA Cup has no monopoly on giant-killing heroics in sport, as Gary Lockerbie and others have the ability to illustrate when they tee off in the same field as the biggest names in golf in Abu Dhabi this morning. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Basketball
FAB Flournoy has accused his Newcastle Eagles of lacking “belief” after they surrendered the BBL Cup to Leicester Riders. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Breaking News
A MAN man and woman, believed to be mother and son, were found dead at their home this afternoon. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Latest News
FOR Sunderland Empire, read Big Top. The Wearside venue – also home to gigs, stage musicals and, most recently, a panto – plays host next week to two very different circuses. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Game Angling
JOHN Anderson from Ayr took top place in the Fritz and Flies Festive Fun Competition heat at Chatton on Sunday, landing 10 fish. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Newcastle Falcons
DEAN Richards has revealed Newcastle Falcons could turn to rugby league in a bid to toughen up their playing squad. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Competitions and offers
AS an early highlight of the foodie calendar, NE1’s fifth Newcastle Restaurant Week takes place from January 21 to 27. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Great North Fitness Revolution News
MUCH of the dieting industry is fraudulent according to Louise Foxcroft, and every faddy weight-loss regime or product has a set formula for fleecing unsuspecting punters. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Great North Fitness Revolution News
THERE is nothing more special than bringing new life into the world. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Great North Fitness Revolution News
ANDY SMITH, 34, is the head of strength and conditioning at Newcastle Falcons rugby club, designing, implementing and overseeing the training programmes of the club’s senior professional players. A former strength and conditioning coach with the Scottish national team and Glasgow Warriors club side, Andy lives in his home town of Consett, County Durham, with his partner Simone. Read
Jan 17 2013 | Haltwhistle Events
THIS year’s Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival will feature 27 walks. Read