Whitley Bay

Gareth Tibbs caught rare footage of the whale swimming in waters off the shore of St Mary’s Island.

Wildlife enthusiast captures rare footage of whale in British waters

Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared to get a little confused about his North East geography following a visit to the region.

Picture: Hollie Adams/PA

Boris Johnson appears to be a little confused with his North East geography

Britain’s best seaside destinations ranked in Which?’s annual survey.

North East village named Britain's best seaside destination

Vampire facials leave your fangs so smooth ... and your wallet so empty!

RICHARD ORD: Vampire facials to keep you young? So long suckers...

Ian French won praise for helping an old lady after she fell into a busy road.

Praise for Hartlepool BT worker who helped collapsed woman on busy road

Donald Fear celebrated his Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? victory with a trip to the North East.

Millionaire winner raves about North East holiday

A pod of bottlenose dolphins has been spotted along the North East coast. Photo: Stuart Baines

Pod of bottlenose dolphins spotted off North East coast