Rollercoaster views on general election

Bathing water in Cullercoats Bay is rated "poor", but locals say it "never causes a problem".

A shark sighting during a Farne Islands boat tour brings joy to passengers.

A rapper from Whitley Bay represents the North East at Reading & Leeds Festival.

A photographer captures stunning footage of the full supermoon above Dunstanburgh Castle.

"To get it out into the ocean...a dream come true. A small dream but, you know, some kind of dream."

Eleven-year-old Taye has been drawing and painting ever since he could hold a brush.

We ask fans in Newcastle if they plan to vote on 4 July, and what issues matter the most to them.

Frankie, a Belgian Malinois, has been with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service since 2018.

An appeal to raise vital funds for Stepney Bank Stables in Newcastle reaches its target.

The conservation group trap and kill invasive grey squirrels, to protect the native reds.

The HoodEx charity runs a clothing programme and boxing gym to help reduce the risk of offending.

A 12-year-old boy says he is "proud" of Newcastle captain Dan Burn fulfilling his promise to deaf fans.

We travel by foot, bike, car and public transport to see who can cross the Tyne Bridge the quickest.

Tyler, 13, who is autistic and Newcastle United mad, often visits the sensory room at St James' Park.

A giant snow lion, spider and birds roam the city centre for the opening of Newcastle Puppetry Festival.

Trampolines and teacher-student dance battles are used to support pupils with ADHD in Wallsend.

Hayley Watson ventures out most nights to protect migrating toads from traffic.

Quadriplegic surfer Jimmy Simpson has his sights set on the English Adaptive Surfing Championships.

The therapeutic companion has captured the hearts of residents at Riverside House Care Home in Morpeth.

Members of the club say it offers an important space for them to share their hobby and chat.