Whitley Bay6 Jun 2026'Full circle' walk supports suicide preventionSusan Dray's trek through places defining her son's life aimed to raise money and encourage conversation.6 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Lack of signage led to girl's death, inquest findsAn inquest reaches its conclusion into the death of Edie Smith, 13, who was swept into the sea.5 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Struggle to clear girl's airway after rescueEdie Smart, 13, inhaled a "copious amount" of water and sand at Whitley Bay, an inquest is told.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Pair showed 'bravery' after girl pulled from seaAmbulance support practitioners tried to help Edie Smart before paramedics arrived, a coroner hears.2 Jun 202631 May 2026Your weather pics at sun rise on another warm weekAs temperatures reach a record high, our Weather Watchers have been out capturing the conditions.31 May 202625 May 2026Your snaps as hot spell scorches the regionBBC Weather Watchers are capturing some stunning pictures of the bank holiday hot spell.25 May 202623 May 2026Carnival crowds double despite funding fearsAbout 20,000 people line the streets of Whitley Bay in blazing sunshine for the carnival parade.23 May 202620 May 2026Veterans mark 15 years since end of Iraq warNorth East soldiers are attending a Royal British Legion event commemorating the end of the war.20 May 202618 May 2026Schools reopen after asbestos results negativeSchools reopen after being closed for testing after asbestos was found in a Whitley Bay nursery.18 May 2026...
