Newcastle upon Tyne12 hrs ago'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.12 hrs ago14 hrs agoTest your knowledge with our weekly quizSightings of orcas and a horse needing rescued - test yourself with North East and Cumbria quiz.14 hrs ago2 days agoGreen Party candidates accused of antisemitic postsThree candidates for Newcastle City Council have been accused of "horrendous" social media comments.2 days ago2 days agoLockdown cocaine gang planned to shoot rivalSean Leonard and James Welch ran a drugs gang in the Darlington area in 2020, a court hears.2 days ago3 days agoStroke treatment access a 'postcode lottery'A Middlesbrough hospital misses a deadline to offer 24-hour access to a clot removal procedure.3 days ago3 days agoMasseur denies 55 sexual offences ahead of trialTerence McBrien pleads not guilty to the charges as a trial is scheduled for 2027.3 days ago5 days agoHospital trust leadership 'requires improvement' Inspectors say CNTW has high sickness rates and some staff do not feel able to voice concerns.5 days ago5 days agoEx-actor and early release prisoner diesJason Hoganson, from Newcastle, died on 4 April, a funeral director says.5 days ago5 days agoVenues, museums and libraries awarded £13mOrganisations in Cumbria and north-east England receive a share of a £130m national fund.5 days ago...
