Hundreds of jobs will be lost in Newcastle as Nestlé’s profitable sweets and chocolate factory is set to close and production move to the EU.

Loss of 475 jobs expected near Newcastle as production of familiar brands moves abroad.

MP Catherine McKinnell led calls for the Government to support the UK music industry.

Swimming pools face having to close because of a shortage of chemicals needed to chlorinate the water.

Organisers of the traditional event to honour the Tyneside Irish Brigade which fought in the First World War had to lay a 'fake' shamrock wreath.

An award-winning Newcastle brewery has announced its closure - blaming "escalating energy costs", Brexit and health reasons.

MULTI-MILLION cuts to regional funding intended to level up the country will have “catastrophic consequences” on the local economy, it has been warned.

A Premier League switch appeals to Newcastle United target Wout Weghorst but, according to BILD, securing a work permit may be an issue in the post-Brexit era.

North East residents will be on the streets of Newcastle today to protest against the local impact of the recent HGV and supply chain crisis.