Conservative former Cumberland Mayor Mike Starkie criticises inheritance tax changes in the budget.

The charity opposes the government's plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners.

The Blaydon Race is held in honour of Nicole Rich, 11, from Throckley, who died with Batten disease.

There were no reports of any injuries and the cause of the fire is to be investigated.

The crash took place on a country lane while the victim was out running with a friend.

Food charity Feeding Families is struggling to meet increased demand for Christmas hampers.

About 4,500 runners are taking part in the six-mile race immortalised in a famous Geordie anthem.

The venue's owners say the Covid pandemic inspired them to transform a derelict patch of land.