Stella Maris has been removed as president of St Andrews University Court for a second time after a dispute over governance rules, diverting focus from financial challenges. Read the full story.
Police launch urgent investigation after a man was sexually assaulted at a bus stop on Saltwell Road, Gateshead. Witnesses urged to come forward.
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Armed officers were called to Gateshead's Metrocentre after a row over a parking space led to reports of a firearm. Five men were arrested but later bailed. Read the latest updates.
Armed officers responded to a reported firearm at Gateshead's Metrocentre. Five men were arrested after a dispute over a parking space. No weapons were found. Read the latest.
Former PC Adil Mohammed made crude remarks about colleagues' bodies and pornography. A panel found his actions amounted to gross misconduct and he has been placed on the barred list.
Violence erupted in a packed bar after Sunderland's derby win over Newcastle. Shocking footage shows chairs and tables thrown as women and children fled. Police contacted.
A woman is fighting for her life after a serious crash and alleged hit and run on the A19 in North Tyneside. Two men have been arrested by police. Follow for live updates.
A serious collision on the A19 in Tyne and Wear has forced a major road closure, causing severe traffic disruption. Diversions are in place. Get the latest updates and travel advice here.
The Tyne Bridge was closed in both directions after a police incident, causing 40-minute delays and traffic chaos in Newcastle and Gateshead. Full details on the emergency response and ongoing disruption.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap after approaching three schoolchildren in Ashington. Police have released him on bail with strict conditions.
A second teenager has died days after a serious collision on the A19 in Sunderland. Police have issued an 'extremely sad' update on the investigation.
A 17-year-old girl has died and a 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after a serious collision on the A19 near Sunderland. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 17-year-old girl has died and a teen male is fighting for his life after a devastating crash on the A19. Northumbria Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
A woman is fighting for her life and a man is seriously injured after a violent incident at a home on Durham Street in Elswick. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Alicia Ternent, 69, tragically died after being struck by a van in an Alnwick Morrisons car park. Police are appealing for witnesses to the October 29 incident.
Alicia Ternant, 69, tragically died after being struck by a van in a Morrisons car park in Alnwick. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
Durham's County Championship clash at Gateshead's South Northumberland CC was dramatically abandoned after police intervention following an on-field altercation between players.
SOAS University faces investigation after students displayed inflammatory posters branding an Israeli scholar a 'terrorist' in escalating campus tensions over Palestine.
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Exclusive: The sister of Raoul Moat's former girlfriend reveals chilling details of how the killer systematically isolated her sibling through threats and intimidation before his deadly 2010 shooting spree that terrorised Northeast England.
Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.
Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.
BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman opens up about rejecting university offers to pursue her broadcasting dreams, sharing candid thoughts on education and career paths.
Exclusive: Ben Corfield's parents break their silence after Cardiff University missed crucial warnings about their son's deteriorating mental health, leading to unimaginable tragedy weeks before his graduation.
Police have confirmed the heartbreaking discovery of a body in the River Tyne, believed to be missing 14-year-old Robert Hattersley, as the community mourns the tragic outcome.
Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
Delta State University in Mississippi has cancelled all classes after a body was discovered on campus. The university community is in shock as police investigate the incident.
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