A local vicar says the people are in shock but are "coming together" to support each other.

Emergency crews remain at the scene in Newcastle, with people being warned to avoid the area.

The brigade uses a pre-alert system to shave seconds off its response time.

The crash close to The Bridges Shopping Centre leaves two people needing hospital treatment.

Deliberate vehicle fires are on the rise in the North East while falling across England.

Firefighters say the New Herrington building's roof has been damaged by the blaze.

Nearby residents are told to keep their windows and doors shut.

The police and fire service are investigating the suspected arson but no-one has yet been arrested.