After 17 years on the platform, one user explains his decision to deactivate his X account, detailing the shift from a valuable tool to a doom-scrolling nightmare and the surprising relief of life after social media.
Traditional fish and chip shops across Britain are diversifying menus with pizza and curry as Gen Z turns away from the classic supper. Can the industry survive?
A humble fish and chip shop in the North East has beaten fierce competition to be named the region's best. Find out which local favourite took home the prestigious title and what makes their fish and chips truly special.
The devastated family of a man who died following an incident at a North Tyneside fairground have spoken of their 'impossible pain' as police continue their investigation into the tragic event.
A Northumbria Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a disciplinary panel found he used excessive force and breached professional standards during an arrest in Whitley Bay.
A man has tragically died after being critically injured on an attraction at the annual Ocean Beach Pleasure Park funfair in Whitley Bay. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the man succumbed to his injuries in hospital. An investigation is underw
A major emergency response unfolded in Whitley Bay after a young person was discovered in critical condition. Police have launched an urgent investigation into the incident.
A major police incident forced the sudden evacuation of a popular funfair in Whitley Bay. Eyewitnesses report a heavy emergency service presence and a man being detained. Get the latest updates.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings as torrential rain and potential flooding threaten parts of Northern England and Scotland, disrupting travel and daily life.