Northumbria Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash in North Tyneside to come forward.

The buyer was taking the £1,000 cultivator away when its bemused rightful owner turned up.

The arrests come close to two years after Leah Casson, 18, died in a house fire.

Operator Nexus says the carriage is back in service and describes the fault as a "minor issue".

Yoga teacher Susan Universe says the van was her "wilderness", her "freedom" and her "creativity".

You have been sharing your photos of Christmas and the New Year in the North East and Cumbria.

Cheryl Jackson was armed with a knife and threatened to kill her ex-partner, a court hears.

Julie Richardson says she wanted to cheer herself up after suffering bereavements in December.