Young Louis Tomlinson fan Jude Harrison was overwhelmed when he met his idol at HMV in Newcastle on Thursday

Swiftogeddon is Taylor-made for fans of the American singer, as it will be an entire night where every song played is by Taylor Swift

Ahead of the December general election, Boris Johnson vowed standards would be protected to Nissan staff in a visit to the region

The presenter promised to pay the fee for a pensioner after a discussion on Good Morning Britain about the BBC's decision to axe free TV licences for over 75s

The North East's own Lost Voice Guy won the 2018 Britain's Got Talent crown in Sunday night's final

We look through the archive at the cast and set of Byker Grove in 23 brilliant pictures, as it turns 30 years old

A new poll suggests Geordie is the UK's most popular regional accent - but we ask 'what is a Geordie?' and whether even the accepted definition should be broadened

The young Sunderland fan, whose sixth birthday is approaching, has won a Child of Courage prize in our awards

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The Bradley Lowery Foundation is set to carry on the legacy of the youngster by helping other families

Ted Sherress fought in the Suez campaign and worked at Tilbury Docks before settling in Swarland, Northumberland with his wife Joyce

Aaron Armstrong was found dead in early hours of Tuesday at his Blyth home weeks after his girlfriend's death

Gemma and Carl Lowery accepted a special award in honour of their brave son Bradley, who died in July after a battle with neuroblastoma

The community is mourning the loss of the popular Cramlington man who was renowned for his likeable personality and sense of humour

They were chosen in the annual list of the World's Best Hospitals drawn up by the respected US magazine Newsweek

Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery, the former Labour chair and election co-ordinator, says there was 'an anti-Corbyn environment' at Labour HQ

The iconic tree in Northumberland is famous around the world but is no longer standing with it understood to have been cut down

The Geordie singer will join Louis Tomlinson as he tours across America this summer

Although a little lethargic, the bat was unharmed and will be soon released back into the wild

The Blackadder and Mr Bean star has said comedians should 'be allowed to make jokes about absolutely anything'

The North East came closer than any other region to controlling coronavirus, and local lockdown stopped it spreading even more

A majority of voters in every Labour-held seat would back a 'People's Vote' according to a YouGov survey

Sir Mo Farah has made history after winning the Great North Run for a fifth time - well done Mo!

Lucas Rochford became a social media sensation on Sunday with his sweet gesture of support for the Paraguayan player after a missed chance

Labour MP Zarah Sultana will also appear at the Boiler Shop on Thursday evening

Sam Fender spent the night before his album launch drinking and celebrating the Newcastle United takeover with fellow fans outside St James' Park

The achievements of the Olympic athlete, broadcaster and founder of the Great North Run is recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List

Sophie’s boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, along with her friends and family confirmed via Sophie’s personalFacebookaccount that she had passed away

Nick Jones, chief executive officer at Newcastle Airport, said the award is a reflection of how passengers feel about it

Louis Tomlinson met fans at HMV in Newcastle on Thursday

The South Shields clothing company is producing between 1,000 and 1,500 disposable PPE items a day to support the NHS in its fight against Covid-19

The South Shields outdoor clothing company has started producing PPE items to support NHS trusts in the region that are treating people with Covid-19

The popular football referee and devoted Newcastle United fan passed away this morning

Sunderland Business Improvement District (BID) have warned that treating the streets as a toilet is 'absolutely unacceptable' and 'will not be tolerated'

Dairy, bread and meat may be the big risers, according to food industry research

The ex-Corrie man was cautioned following a minor altercation with the Emmerdale actor but some have accused Channel 5 of overreacting

Strictly Come Dancing's audience and judges were full of admiration for the South Shields comedian's sudden transformation on the dance floor

More than 13,000 children in Newcastle are on free school meals and at risk of going hungry during half-term, after Tory MPs voted down a motion to extend food vouchers during the holidays

Betty Brown was tested for coronavirus as a precaution when she attended The Northumbria hospital in Cramlington - but ended up spending two weeks in hospital when the test came back positive

Driver John Gowing handed out the goodies to motorists left stranded by blizzard conditions near Holy Island

Surfers Against Sewage has been urging traders in the area to swap single-use plastic items for biodegradable alternatives

All 500 tickets snapped up even though Jeremy Corbyn won't be there but his chief political ally John McDonnell will be

The rally lasting over an hour at Grey's Monument will feature local and national speakers including Lord Adonis

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members have succeeded in a bid to have the historic Quayside pub designated as an Asset of Community Value to protect it from redeveleopment

The 37-year-old Botanist boss died over the weekend, and dozens of tributes have flooded in for the popular Gateshead man

You have to say 'thank you' to the bus driver and be prepared to face their wrath if you try and pay with a £10 note

The owner of Gino's Fish Inn, Blyth, wanted to reach out to a person he saw looking for food in his business' bins

The Prince of Wales spoke to three-year-old Max O'Connell about Spiderman and football

The Tynemouth treasure adds the accolade to a list of awards, with visitors blown away by how beautiful it is

Pet Shop Boys delighted fans as Newcastle's Utilita Arena with a hits filled set on their Dreamland tour

A ban on socialising with anyone from a different household and a 10pm pubs curfew are likely to be included, in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19

The well-loved singer has died after revealing the disease was terminal, leaving her family, friends and fans devastated

We asked you for your experiences with the NHS this winter - here's what you had to say about our incredible teams

Northumbria Police has closed the four popular Newcastle nightclubs following investigation into criminal activity

The Geordie favourite has been battling an addiction to painkillers following problems with his knee