Kath Stewart, from North Shields, told ITV News Tyne Tees she is "very proud" following the event in Poland last month. 

Runner, 83, brings back medal haul from world championships 

Melanie Hartshorn can now sit upright and has regained movement in her arms and legs after undergoing an operation in Spain.

Life 'totally different' for woman after life-saving surgery in Spain

Stand up to bullying is the message of 14-year-old singer Zak from Crook after being signed by Mercia Records with his debut album to be distributed by Sony.

Budding teen star Zak tours schools with his music and message of anti-bullying

Dances, parades and displays in Newcastle city centre welcomed the Year of the Rabbit.

Thousands attend Chinese New Year events in Newcastle

Mark Taylor told ITV Tyne Tees he did not think he'd live until his 30th birthday - as he turns 40 this year.

'I didn't think I'd see 30': Ex-footballer talks about MND diagnosis 14 years on

Tomasz, 14, died last month following an alleged stabbing in Gateshead. The game was organised by his old football club. 

Hundreds gather for 'beautiful' day in memory of 14-year-old

The unveiling at Hirst Park in Ashington.

A statue of World Cup winning legend Jack Charlton has been unveiled at the park where he once played as a boy.

Statue of World Cup winner Jack Charlton unveiled in his home town 

A young gymnast trains inside Colburn Leisure Centre. 

Richmondshire Gymnastics Club uses a leisure centre which is being hit by spiralling energy costs.

Gymnastics club facing uncertain future as venue's energy cost to hit £70k

Volunteers at Sunderland for Ukraine, which was set up earlier this year, said that donations have reduced as people tighten their belts.

Donations for Ukraine 'drop dramatically' as bills rise

Judith Thorpe, 49, of Newcastle, is believed to have suffered a rare reaction to the virus, which affected her spine and brain.

Family of struggling NHS cleaner raise £30k for children after Covid death

Former rough sleepers, in Newcastle, are thriving in the UK's first complex to be transformed from a traditional hostel into self-contained apartments.

Pioneering homes for homeless are 'beam of light in middle of Hell'

Louise Moller was in pursuit of an hourglass figure made famous by celebrities. Two months on she has an open wound that's still dressed by nurses twice a week.

20 minutes from death: When non-surgical BBL fillers go wrong

ITV News has been investigating a rise in complaints around non-surgical 'Brazilian Bum Lift' treatments going wrong.

Undercover at a one-day Brazilian Butt Lift course: Should they be banned? 

The campaign group says that hearings are 'stacked heavily in favour of the coaches'.

British Gymnastics complaints process 'not fit for purpose', campaign group says

With this year's COP held in the UAE and next year's in Azerbaijan critics have argued the conference is being bought by fossil fuel producers.

UN boss returns to COP28 for urgent talks to avert 'climate disaster'

People march through the streets of Dublin to protest against increases in the cost of living. The protest was organised by the 'Cost of Living Coalition' which is made up of 30 organisations including trade unionists, student and pensioner bodies and opposition political parties. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2022.


The surge in private rents in the UK is not mainly driven by higher interest rates, as many would think, an economist said.

The big rent squeeze forecast to continue for two years

Wounded Palestinians are brought to the hospital in Deir al Balah.

The brutal reality of A&E in southern Gaza's largest hospital has been laid bare as medics struggle to save those wounded by Israeli airstrikes.

Gazan hospital at the heart of danger zone after Israel-Hamas truce ends

A second instalment of the Chicken Run movie has always been on the cards, its director said.

Our feathered friends return in new Chicken Run movie

Trading Standards Officers at Britain’s biggest port are warning of a rise in the import of unsafe products for the festive season. 

Jonny Blair

Reporter, ITV Tyne Tees