Cathy Hunt, who was diagnosed with lung cancer, made an emotional goodbye video for her daughters before going under the knife.

Single mum and smoker of 40 years made goodbye video for girls

Newcastle Falcons are leading a Premiership rugby trial to see how a virtual reality headset could better plan a safe return for players with concussion.

How virtual reality could help concussion recovery in rugby

The body of Laura May, who disappeared in 1993, has never been found. Her husband Hassan Al Shatanawi was convicted of her murder.

Son 'not giving up hope' of finding mum's body 30 years after murder

The Cue Band reminds people impacted by Parkinson’s Disease to swallow, meaning patients can avoid experience drooling as a result of a pooling of saliva.

How smart watch could reduce 'embarrassing' symptom for people with Parkinson's 

The 27-year-old takes on boxer Chris Jenkins on Saturday night for the vacant WBA International welterweight title.

Boxer ready to rock his hometown arena in biggest title fight to date

Tributes have been paid to Christian Atsu from across the region following his death in Turkey. The 31-year-old previously played for Newcastle United. 

Tributes paid to 'special' footballer killed in earthquake

The Clean Air Zone launches in Newcastle on Monday 30 January. 

Businesses brand clean air zone charges aimed at reducing pollution as 'unfair'

The region's 12 local authorities have combined to produce a video campaign to increase awareness among businesses.

Teen's severe allergic reaction helps prompt food safety campaign 

Traffic passing through the Tyne Bridge with rust clearly visible. Newcastle City Council has said the rusting Tyne Bridge was a metaphor of the damage caused by Tory austerity since 2010 and would have been repaired if it was in the South East. The national landmark, a symbol of civic pride for the North East of England, has been scheduled to have major refurbishment for years. Picture date: Wednesday December 15, 2021.

Newcastle's Tyne Bridge has fallen into disrepair and now the treasured Tyneside landmark must undergo repairs potentially leading to two-lane closures.

Tyne Bridge in worse state than feared - and could take four years to restore

The Canadian national team's head coach, who hails from County Durham, is urging his team to take every opportunity at their first World Cup finals since 1986.

Englishman ready to lead Canada into World Cup battle despite Qatar concerns

After struggling initially, Newcastle's number 7 is now a mainstay in the team and has been named the disabled supporters association's player of the season.

Newcastle United's Joelinton on how he turned his Magpies career around  

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

How could the future of Olympic sport look under Lord Seb Coe? 

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Chris Conway

Journalist, ITV News Tyne Tees