Police say more forensic tests need to be carried out to reveal how an elderly couple died in Newcastle. The man and woman, thought to be in their eighties, were discovered on Biddlestone Road in Heaton on Wednesday night. They have not yet been named.
Northumbria Police say they need more time to work out how an elderly couple died in their home in Heaton in Newcastle - but they believe no one else was involved.
A man has been treated for burns and a broken ankle after a gas explosion at his home in Heaton. The blast left his house in ruins.
Read the full storyThe A182 in Durham is just passable at Heaton Road in Houghton-le-Spring between the A690 junction and the B12.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Newcastle. Officers received an anonymous call from a man who said a burglary was taking place at Thropton Terrace, Heaton.
The call was made from a phone box on Newton Road, Heaton on May 1, the man appeared to know about the homeowner's whereabouts.
The victim returned home late that evening to find his laptop, computer and games console stolen.Police want to speak to the anonymous witness again. The witness or anyone else with information can call 101 ext 69191.
