Police out on patrol at Newcastle's Bigg Market. 

In the city famous for its nightlife, ITV Tyne Tees spent Saturday night in Newcastle to see the impact of the curfew on party-goers and our nighttime economy.

Closing time comes 'too soon' for Newcastle pubs and party-goers 

''They decided to cover him with manuka honey, manuka honey every three hours, he was spread like a little slice of toast. And he fixed.''

Miracle medicine manuka honey saves baby's life 

David Kirton had a stroke after contracting Covid-19. He believes pressure to get him out of hospital and back home has had an impact on his recovery.

South Shields stroke survivor says the pandemic has delayed his recovery

Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock has tested positive for COVID-19, the club has confirmed. 

Middlesbrough FC manager Neil Warnock tests positive for COVID-19

Runners in 57 countries have taken part in what would have been the 40th race of the iconic half-marathon. Founder Brendan Foster says "we can't do it for real... but we can take the Great North Run virtually out to a lot of people." 

Thousands take part in 'Virtual Great North Run'

Traffic management is set to be discussed in Gateshead.

As the 'R rate' in the region rises, Newcastle and Sunderland have joined Gateshead and South Tyneside on the government's watchlist. Newcastle recorded 145 cases in the last seven days, while Sunderland registered 244 positive tests.

Newcastle and Sunderland added to government's Covid watch list

The latest figures bring the total number of cases linked to the event at Burnside Working Men’s Club to 61.

Further 33 COVID-19 positive cases after charity football match

Entrance to the Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland

Gillian Gibson, the city’s director of public health, did not rule out a “national intervention” that would “restrict our movements.” 

Covid-19 infection rates soar in Sunderland, as council urges city to stay home

Beth Dawes, who is visually impaired person, sitting with her daughter. 

Richard Boggie, speaking for the disability rights charity Difference North East, says: "One in four people living in the North East has a disability.... But too often they've been let down and have suffered terribly as a consequence."

Charities urge government to consider disabled people in any future lockdown 

Allan White, who manages the Ramsgate pub, says he is trying to protect staff and drinkers from infections and insists the decision is "not personal." 

Stockton landlord refuses to serve customers Middlesbrough Covid-19 spike 

Nearly 100 new cases have been diagnosed in the town in the last week.

Almost half of new Middlesbrough COVID-19 cases 'involve people under 40'

This call comes after a rise in positive tests in the county.

North Yorkshire residents urged to be vigilant over COVID-19 guidelines

Year 7 pupils at King's Academy in Coulby Newham are being told to self-isolate for 14 days. 

Pupils self-isolating after coronavirus case confirmed at Middlesbrough school

Anyone with symptoms has been urged to book a test.

Extra COVID-19 testing in Redcar & Cleveland 

Love Island star Alex Beattie surprised members of a fitness club in Durham when he stopped by to help them fundraise.

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