Newcastle's West End Foodbank has told ITV News that demand for food parcels could treble the number last year due to the impact coronavirus is having on the economy.

Newcastle's West End Foodbank warns demand could treble due to Covid-19

Two virtual running challenges created by the organisers of the Great North Run are expected to raise £250,000 for the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.

Virtual GNR challenges expected to raise £250k for NHS

Three ambulance crews were 'violently assaulted' in separate incidents across the North East region over the weekend.

Three 'violent' attacks on ambulance crews leaves two paramedics hospitalised

The shopping centre giant said it had failed to reach an agreement with creditors and the board would now consider the company's position.

Metrocentre and Eldon Square owners Intu 'likely to appoint administrators'

Town centres across Stockton-on-Tees are preparing to welcome back shoppers and visitors when more shops reopen on June 15.

How Stockton-on-Tees is prepping to welcome back shoppers and visitors

Shoppers in Sunderland are being reminded of the importance of sticking to social distancing rules, ahead of further easing of lockdown. 


Sunderland shoppers warned to 'be responsible' ahead of shops reopening

Amanda Staveley has been involved in brokering a deal which could see a Saudi consortium take control of the Newcastle United.

£1.6 billion fight between Amanda Staveley and Barclays set to begin

Car giant Nissan says its Sunderland plant remains an "important part" of its business after announcing the closure of a factory in Spain.

Nissan's Sunderland plant remains important part of business, says car giant

What did Mr Sunak announce and what impact will it have for people and businesses in the ITV Tyne Tees region?

What does the budget mean for the Tyne Tees region?

Almost 16,000 new homes in the North East & North Yorkshire have bought using Help to Buy - but some feel their homes aren't up to scratch

New-build nightmares: Homeowners in the North East feel let down by quality

A Teesside steelworker says the government must ‘take action’ over rates & energy costs, as uncertainty hangs over future of British Steel.

British Steel worker calls for ‘level playing field’ over rates & energy costs

Relegation from the Premier League to the Championship saw Sunderland's turnover halve from £123.5million to £63.7million.

Sunderland gave Martin Bain £1.9m payoff after huge losses on and off the pitch

Sales at the Greggs chain have topped £1 billion for the first time after its controversial vegan sausage roll caused a social media frenzy.

Greggs sales top £1 billion after launch of vegan sausage roll

The first cars to cross the bridge were Sunderland-built Nissan vehicles - one of them had an ITV News Tyne Tees crew inside. 

Sunderland's Northern Spire opens to traffic for first time

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has agreed to buy House of Fraser for £90m.

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