The 27-year-old takes on boxer Chris Jenkins on Saturday night for the vacant WBA International welterweight title.

Boxer ready to rock his hometown arena in biggest title fight to date

Tributes have been paid to Christian Atsu from across the region following his death in Turkey. The 31-year-old previously played for Newcastle United. 

Tributes paid to 'special' footballer killed in earthquake

The Clean Air Zone launches in Newcastle on Monday 30 January. 

Businesses brand clean air zone charges aimed at reducing pollution as 'unfair'

The region's 12 local authorities have combined to produce a video campaign to increase awareness among businesses.

Teen's severe allergic reaction helps prompt food safety campaign 

Traffic passing through the Tyne Bridge with rust clearly visible. Newcastle City Council has said the rusting Tyne Bridge was a metaphor of the damage caused by Tory austerity since 2010 and would have been repaired if it was in the South East. The national landmark, a symbol of civic pride for the North East of England, has been scheduled to have major refurbishment for years. Picture date: Wednesday December 15, 2021.

Newcastle's Tyne Bridge has fallen into disrepair and now the treasured Tyneside landmark must undergo repairs potentially leading to two-lane closures.

Tyne Bridge in worse state than feared - and could take four years to restore

The Canadian national team's head coach, who hails from County Durham, is urging his team to take every opportunity at their first World Cup finals since 1986.

Englishman ready to lead Canada into World Cup battle despite Qatar concerns

After struggling initially, Newcastle's number 7 is now a mainstay in the team and has been named the disabled supporters association's player of the season.

Newcastle United's Joelinton on how he turned his Magpies career around  

In leading Canada to qualification for the 2022 World Cup, John Herdman from Consett, made history. It is the country's first time at a World Cup for 36 years.

Canada's County Durham-born football coach relishing World Cup experience

The dinner is a celebration of the achievements of children, young people, families, and adults united by the foundation.

Watch: Magpies stars speak at NUFC Foundation dinner as pair join Hall of Fame

Every resident of Landais has Alzheimer's and researchers believe the stress free community is improving their health.

How a French Alzheimer's village is trying to treat memory loss

The much loved British comedy actor watched the Duke of Sussex's hacking trial and spoke about his past experiences with the tabloids.

Actor John Cleese left feeling 'violated' after Mirror phone hacking

Travellers wait to get through a border check in the UK.

The prime minister wants to stop people coming to the UK but are they needed to fill massive gaps in the health and social workforce.

How does Rishi Sunak cut migration while filling NHS vacancies?

In a bid to understand what humanity might gain, or lose, from AI, ITV News Correspondent Rachel Younger created a deep fake of herself.

Deepfakes and a robot's warning: Why AI leaves more questions than answers

UK inflation is starting to slow, dropping below double digits for the first time in months, but food prices remain high.

UK has 'a particular inflation problem', says ex-Bank of England rate-setter

In potentially landmark reforms, published on Tuesday, the Law Commission said that more needs to be done to minimise 'unnecessary trauma' for alleged victims.

Rape victim backs calls for 'soul-destroying' trials to be reformed

ITV News' John Ray reports from the field medical stations treating soldiers in eastern Ukraine.

In the battle for Bakhmut, those saving lives have never been busier

The prospect of the UK avoiding a recession is, of course, something to celebrate. The IMF’s view on the stubbornness of inflation is less welcome.

Chris Conway

Journalist, ITV News Tyne Tees