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

Charlie Blyth was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in May on a video call with nurse consultant Annette Hand.

Berwick grandfather 'relieved' after important virtual diagnosis

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'

The airport is to increase parking charges a part of a recovery plan following the COVID-19 crisis. 

Newcastle airport bosses warn returning to profitability will be 'challenging'

Exclusive: Data obtained by ITV News suggests care workers are still working with PPE shortages several weeks after the Coronavirus peak.

Care workers still working with PPE shortages weeks after Coronavirus peak

ITV News has released a special film to show how it covered the COVID-19 crisis and how viewers have reacted to the service provided.

How has ITV News Tyne Tees covered the coronavirus pandemic?

From June 15, the wearing of face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England.

What do our region's passengers think about compulsory face coverings?

Staff from the University Hospital of Hartlepool created a video encouraging the local community to follow the two-metre rule.

Hartlepool health workers plea as COVID-19 cases spike

The figures were revealed as doctors in the North East raised concerns about the impact of easing lockdown measures. 

North East has the highest coronavirus death rate in England

Bill Turner, 81, rang the dedicated NHS COVID-19 number, 119, to be told "my national insurance number is a fake and Redcar doesn't exist".

Grandfather told there's "no place called Redcar" when trying to book COVID test

Ten North East images have been added to Historic England's archive showcasing a collection of photographs depicting life in lockdown.

North East images added to historic lockdown collection

The number is the lowest for any calendar month since current records began in August 2010.

A&E attendances in England fall to record low in face of Covid-19 outbreak

New figures show that more than half of COVID-deaths in the North East and North Yorkshire in the week up until May 1, were in care homes.

More coronavirus deaths in care homes than hospitals in region for first week

The challenge saw members walk, run and cycle the distance from their club in Gateshead, to stadiums from Edinburgh to Paris.

Rugby club completes 'five stadium challenge' to raise money for local food bank

Sue Gargett, who worked for the North East Autism Society, died after falling ill with COVID-19 over Easter.

Tyne Tees Coronavirus