Gateshead7 hrs agoFlyover demolition cost rises by millionsThe council says the costs have been scrutinised by specialists and were considered fair.7 hrs ago10 hrs agoCouriers hid £1.9m cocaine as Christmas presentsPolice found 19kg of cocaine disguised under wrapping paper after stopping a car, a court hears.10 hrs ago1 day agoMetro safety 'number one concern' for passengersMore must be done to make sure people using the Tyne and Wear Metro feel safe, a users' group says.1 day ago2 days ago'Time of the essence' in plastic nurdle clean-upMayor Kim McGuinness says she wants those firms responsible for the spill to foot the clean-up bill.2 days ago4 days agoYour snaps of summer as July draws to closeOur Weather Watchers capture blooming gardens, lush scenery and beautiful sunsets.4 days ago6 days agoNo Metro fare fee cuts after PM bus cap pledgeMetro fares will be more expensive than single bus tickets from January after the PM's £2 pledge. 6 days ago6 days agoYoung musicians spy 'opportunity' with PromsA young composer workshop is held in Middlesbrough as it hosts the first concert of the season.6 days ago6 days agoFlyover demolition entering 'most complex phase'The Park Lane roundabout is closing as work continues to demolish the A167 flyover.6 days ago7 days agoBra fitting helps cancer patients 'feel fantastic'Gateshead-based Fact says women leave the service "feeling better than they did when they came in".7 days ago...
