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?

This news comes on the same day as a series of other contract announcements.

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

The Magpies drew 1-1 with the Birmingham side.

Construction of the gigantic Whey Aye wheel complex on the Newcastle Quayside has been pushed back to the end of this year.

Almost half of the staff at Newcastle's Theatre Royal are set to be made redundant.


Intu Properties is having talks with its lenders.

It has contacted a leading accountancy firm in case it needs to go into administration.

The present service has been described as 'too slow".

Alan Smith, 38, was from Gateshead.

Police have asked witnesses to come forward.

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

Racist graffiti ha been found outside a primary school in the borough.

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

Grass pollen risk high in good weather.			

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