Christmas dementia warning as diagnoses hit record levels – see how many have the condition in your area
Dementia diagnoses continue to rise year-on-year, both in the North East and around England
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What you need to know about the Christmas Boxing Day Dips scheduled across the North East
All You need to know as hundreds of swimmers prepare to brave the freezing cold North Sea for the annual dips
Sunderland pub ‘wins Christmas’ as epic loaded roast potatoes creation blows diners away
A pub in the Sunderland area has caused a real stir this Christmas with its huge loaded roast potatoes dish
Traffic and travel live updates: One airlifted to hospital after ‘serious collision’ on A688
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle’s roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East on Christmas week
All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, December 23
Where to go ice skating in the North East over Christmas and New Year
If you’re looking for a last-minute festive treat, there are still some tickets available to book at pop-up ice rink in Newcastle, Sunderland and South Shields
I tried one of Si King’s outstanding pies at his new Sunderland venture PROPA!
Last week, the Hairy Biker launched PROPA! at the city’s Sheepfolds Stables, a venture which champions local produce
McDonald’s Christmas opening times in the North East for festive fast food orders
Restaurants in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham branches have adjusted their hours between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Two former North East MPs nominated to join the House of Lords
Julie Elliott and Phil Wilson are among 38 new peers suggested by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders
Newcastle travel live updates: Metro services suspended in Gateshead and at Airport
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle’s roads and updates on public transport as the Tyne and Wear Metro experiences serious issues connected to the Gateshead Flyover.
