The first service arrived to cheering crowds in Ashington this morning before setting off on the 35 minute journey to Newcastle.

Northumberland Line welcomes passengers for the first time in more than 60 years

Former Royal Marine, Sam Morgan, took his own life in November after living with post-traumatic stress disorder following three tours of Afghanistan.

Hundreds turn out for veteran's funeral amid calls for better PTSD care

A community centre in the west end of Newcastle has continued its donation effort to support those affected by the Benwell explosion during the festive period.

Community donates Christmas presents for those affected by Benwell explosion

Tom Voyce is believed to have died after apparently trying to cross a flood-swollen river in his car during Storm Darragh.

Searches continue for missing ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce

Volunteers in Kirkbymoorside have been helping their neighbours whose homes were left under water over the weekend.

People rally round in clean-up after devastating floods caused by Storm Darragh

Katrice Lee was two when she vanished from the German army base in Paderborn where her father was stationed. 

Song released for girl's 45th birthday after she went missing in Germany in 1981

Paul Harris shared his experience of long-term sickness as the government announced an overhaul to the welfare system aimed at getting people back into work.

'My biggest fear is going into the workplace again' after decade off sick

Hannah Tough, who now supports other victims, wanted to waive her right to anonymity to raise awareness of how dangerous spiking is.

'I was spiked and raped' - Woman says change in law welcome, but more to be done

Wes Streeting joined the boss of NHS England, health workers and patients on Teesside to discuss their views on the future of the NHS.

Wes Streeting kicks off a 'conversation' over NHS 10 year plan in Middlesbrough 

Widow has said she is 'glad' the NEAS has learned from the death of her husband as coroner rules ambulance service neglect contributed to his death.

Death of motorcyclist contributed to by ambulance service neglect, coroner rules

Lance Corporal Frederick William Dobson and Private Thomas Young, crawled across to No Man's Land under heavy artillery and shell fire, saving 13 lives.

School remembers WW1 heroes who crossed onto No Man's Land to rescue men 

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

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. 

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