Tynemouth1 day agoHundreds enjoy eclipse atmosphere despite cloudsCrowds at watch parties across the North East and Cumbria gather for the "once-in-a-lifetime" event.1 day ago4 days ago'Surfing genes' from grandad led to big wave winTynemouth's Louis Thomas-Hudson wins UK Male Big Wave Length Surfer of the year award in Newquay. 4 days ago6 days agoBirds eating nurdles could be devastating - charityThe RSPB says the plastic from a major sea spillage at the Port of Tyne could kill birds.6 days ago11 Jul 2026Artwork marks 100th anniversary of general strikeArt by North Tyneside Art Studio depicts the North East's connection to the 1926 strike.11 Jul 20265 Jul 2026'We exist because of the kindness of strangers'Ilse Camis is among a group of girls given refuge from the Holocaust in north-east England. 5 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Gulf War prisoner pays tribute to late MPJohn Nichol says Tynemouth's ex-MP Sir Neville Trotter helped his parents during "dark times".1 Jul 202626 Jun 2026Thunderbolts & lightning: Your picturesNorth-east England and Cumbria are lit up by dramatic electrical display during thunder storms.26 Jun 202623 Jun 2026School shorts and safety warnings as sun returnsTop tips and PE kits greet the latest soaring temperatures across north-east England and Cumbria.23 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Blooms and rainbows greet summer's startBBC Weather Watchers share images of meteorological summer breaking in the North East and Cumbria.7 Jun 2026...