Whitley Bay

The Northern Lights are a majestic natural phenomenon

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK this winter

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

Whitley Bay Central Promenade Coastal Protection Works was among the winners at the Robert Stephenson Awards, organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Praise for Hartlepool engineering team for work in town and across the North Eas...

Money. That's "m", "o", "n"........

Richard Ord: Spell-bound by customer service

Carlton Bingo hall York Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Bingo hall workers face uncertain future as Carlton launches consultation over f...

People have been warned to watch out for waves driven by high winds lashing seafront areas.

Flood alert for North East coast as high winds set to whip up waves

Picture by Richard Ord

Weather brings tree down into house in North East street

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Body found on North East beach

Devante Rodney

Devante Rodney set for Hartlepool United return

The Northern Lights over St Mary's Lighthouse near Whitley Bay. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Pictures which prove you don't have to go to Iceland to see the Northern Lights

Sky watchers seeking a Northern Lights display often think their best chance lies in Iceland.

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The property hotspots in the North East have been revealed. Credit: PA.

Where are the North East's property hotspots?

The Tynemouth Volunteer Lifeboat.

Safety warning after man and woman swept out to sea in 'horrendous' conditions

Josh Nearney.

Pools youngster extends loan

Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls at Whitley Bay Playhouse. Pic: Gary Welford

REVIEW: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Whitley Bay Playhouse

Whitley Band band Lisbon, who have been added to the Run, Rock n Raise line-up.

Lisbon join Kaiser Chiefs and Kodaline at Great North Run day fundraising gig

CARS IN ACTION AT HARTLEPOOL MOTOR CLUBS AUTOTEST CHAMPIONSHIP. VENUE: HARTLEPOOL MIDDLETON GRANGE SHOPPING CENTRE CAR PARK .PICTURE BY JOE SPENCE

Wheel-spinning drivers gave spectators a treat during a motor sport autotest in ...

Ronnie Spector will be performing the hits of her old grout The Ronettes.

Ronnie Spector, Frank Turner and The Temperance Movement to play Mouth of the Ty...

REVIEW: Pop Factor - The Concert, Playhouse Whitley Bay

Roker seafront.

Flood warnings in force now during high tide in North East coastal areas