North Shields1 day agoBBC Introducing acts to watch at Radio 1's Big WeekendBBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland and here are nine North East artist to go and see.1 day ago2 days agoRegion urged to 'dream big' for sporting futureA new organisation wants to help the North East host sport events like the Olympic Games.2 days ago2 Mar 2026Ticket deal between rival bus companies to endThe Coast Road sharing deal is due to end this month after it was introduced during the pandemic.2 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Double Brits success for North East's Sam FenderFender picked up best alternative or rock act and also shared the gong for Song of the Year.1 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Ferry service to be shut at least another monthThe service between North and South Shields is suspended until at least the end of February.27 Feb 202625 Feb 2026'Devoted' teacher hit by car just before ChristmasRita Grimshaw, 81, was struck outside the M&S at Silverlink Retail Park in North Shields.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Man denies killing woman in suspected assaultA trial has been set for a 19-year-old, who denies the manslaughter of Lisa Denton.24 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Paedophile swapped abhorrent rape fantasies onlineKarl Clennell thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy online but it was an undercover operative.20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026'Coward' hit woman, 74, with bottle in robberyVictoria Pedersen is jailed for seven years for her "wicked and cowardly" robbery of a pensioner.19 Feb 2026...