Newcastle International Airport11 Nov 2024Airline passenger jailed for £8.5m cocaine haulUK Border Force find 25kg of cocaine in a Darlington man's suitcase after he flies in from Mexico.11 Nov 2024Tees20 Oct 2024Airport parking clampdown to beginIt follows concerns people were parking on roads and residential streets to avoid being charged.20 Oct 2024Tyne13 Aug 2024Clamp down on 'inconsiderate' parking near airportVehicles will be prohibited from stopping or parking on new "red routes" near the airport. 13 Aug 2024Tyne11 Aug 2024Drivers urged to allow extra time to catch flightsThe resurfacing work begins on 19 August and is expected to continue until November.11 Aug 2024Tyne19 Jul 2024Pharmacy prescription woes after global IT issuesA pharmacy says it is unable to process prescriptions, as football clubs also face IT problems.19 Jul 2024England18 Jul 2024Airports granted court orders banning protestsLeeds Bradford, London Luton and Newcastle airports awarded injunctions against future protests.18 Jul 2024England24 Apr 2024Plane makes emergency landing due to bird strikeA flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde diverted to Manchester due to a bird strike, TUI says.24 Apr 2024England16 Apr 2024Carbon capture volcanic rock 'boosts farm yields'Farmers are offered free volcanic fertiliser in a bid to improve the industry's sustainability.16 Apr 2024Tyne11 Apr 2024Flights diverted after runway closed due to 'defect'Newcastle airport says the runway was closed for a "short period" while an inspection took place.11 Apr 2024Tyne