A family home was raided and four people arrested after Ricki Kendlall's 999 call, a court hears.

Many authorities are providing funds to pensioners who do not qualify for the winter fuel payment.

HMRC said the phone lines and webchat will be open as usual but customers may experience longer wait times.

Calls for further scrutiny lead to the parks takeover being put on hold until a full council debate.

Due to mechanical problems the bridge, which is almost 150-years-old, is unable to rotate.

Many of the puppets had been made in Newcastle schools and care homes, the artistic director says.

Motorists in Newcastle are being breathalysed to stop them driving after drinking on planes.

The family of Matthew Newton pays tribute to the 28-year-old killed in a car crash last month.