A generic stock photograph from PA Images shot inside the New Etherow Building's Laboratory on the AstraZeneca site in Macclesfied in 2012.

Plans to innovate new ways of cutting waste and drastically reducing household water use in Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside have been given a cash boost.

Millions of pounds to help create jobs with North East green project

The death of the 85-year-old, who was born in Ashington, was announced on Saturday morning with tributes already being paid to the former Republic of Ireland boss. He was part of the England team which won the World Cup in 1966 by beating West Germany 4-2.

Former Newcastle United and Middlesbrough manager Jack Charlton dies

Ian Stewart appeared before St Albans Crown Court on Monday charged with the murder of Diane Stewart at their home in Cambridgeshire in 2010.

Killer of Northumberland children's author charged with wife's murder

Joyce Wilson celebrated her 90th birthday at The Manors during lockdown and received birthday cards and good wishes from the children at Highfield Middle School in Prudhoe

Pupils from a Northumberland school and residents from a nearby care home have formed friendships during lockdown by writing letters to each other.

School children and care home residents form friendships during lockdown

Edited version of previous photo - Tyne Tees 290620 Northumberland gym lockdown

There are calls for gyms and leisure centres in our region to re-open quickly and anger that pubs and restaurants  are able to resume before them.

Northumberland gym owner "let down"  that pubs can open before him

Thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Turning fresher but showery Saturday.

Weather: Heavy showers signal a change in our weather

It's been the hottest day of the year so far - but will the high temperatures last?

Weather: Another scorching day - but will it continue?

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published the results of a new survey.

It shows the challenges firms have faced in the pandemic. 

COVID-19 'worse than financial crash' for North East economy

Former teachers will be asked to come out of retirement.

Pop-up schools to be set up in Northumberland this summer

The announcement follows a disappointing return to the professional football season, with a 3-0 loss against Swansea. 

Middlesbrough FC sack head coach Jonathan Woodgate

It has already backed projects in Wooler and Alnwick and is supported by Northumberland County Council.

Changes needed to Borderlands projects, which includes Northumberland

Cloud amounts will vary - but becoming very hot by Thursday.

Weather: Temperatures climb in the North East

Grass pollen risk high in good weather.			

Pollen Count: Pollen levels climb in sunny weather

There was a beautiful sight over our region last night. But what caused it?

Your pictures: Noctilucent clouds light up the night sky

The retailer has outlets in Berwick, Newcastle, Sunderland, Stockton and York.

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