NHS doctor explains when you should apply hot or cold packs to certain injuries

It's important to know the difference between hot or cold therapy, now one NHS doctor has settled the debate on the appropriate time to use either treatments on an injury ...

The best North East places for a pie as nation marks British Pie Week

The winner of the 'pie of pie' title will apparently win a trip to Japan to promote pies at October's British Food Expo in ...

North East care home told to improve by inspectors who found 'safety shortfalls' after complaints

The care home is now rated "requires improvement" and was inspected after "a period of significant change" led to safety issues, staff complaints and inconsistent care ...

The Greek island accessed by swing bridge that's £105 flight from Newcastle Airport

One destination that has opened up to North East travellers in 2026 is the Greek island of Lefkada. Connected to the country's mainland by a 50-metre floating swing bridge ( which remains in full ...

Full list of key money changes and dates in March 2026 as some benefits to end soon

All legacy benefits will end on 31 March 2026. No more payments will be made. The following benefits are ending, but those who are on the payments have been contacted about migrating: If you’ve ...

Is this Newcastle's dumbest burglar? The thief who left very obvious evidence at scene of crime

Ian Brown, who scaled a fence to burgle Ruby Rae's and cause £2,000-worth of damage, was tracked down after defecating in the bar and leaving behind letters addressed to himself ...

The North East hotel where guests can spend the night sleeping in a luxury 'cave'

On the shore looking out at the iconic Marsden Rock, the venue has been incredibly popular over the years, and the main 'cave ...

ITV's I Fought the Law big winner at Royal Television Society North East awards in Gateshead

Hard-hitting ITV true crime drama I Fought the Law took home two of the top awards at the RTS awards on Saturday ...

Northumberland businesses with poor food hygiene ratings that 'need improvement'

The premises listed below, which have been inspected by the Food Standards Agency, have been rated in relation to their food ...

Brit Awards 2026 results as Olivia Dean gets three solo wins and one with Sam Fender

Two of the biggest acts of the last 12 months, thanks to number 1s Man I Need and Messy, Olivia and Lola were the most nominated artists at the Manchester ceremony, although as Craig David will tell ...

Sam Fender a double winner at Brits 2026 as fans fume at award being 'edited out' by ITV

Saturday night ended up being a great one for North Shields' own rock legend Sam Fender, as he added to his tally of Brit Awards with another two as the event moved to Manchester. However, his fans ...

ITV viewers in shock as Brit Awards performance 'gatecrashed' by stage invader

Viewers watching Saturday night's Brit Awards were left rewinding the live coverage on ITV after a performance from Sombr appeared to be 'gatecrashed' by a stage invader. However, sources at the event ...