Whitley Bay1 day agoIllegal encampment returns to seafront siteThe group returns to a site near Whitley Bay's Spanish City which they had been moved from days ago.1 day ago5 days agoIllegal encampment told to move from seafront spotPolice and council staff tell a group which arrived at the weekend to leave the Whitley Bay site.5 days ago23 Jun 2026Fears green spaces will be lost due to new homesConcerns are raised about the prospect of almost 17,000 homes being built over the next 15 years.23 Jun 20266 Jun 2026'Full circle' walk supports suicide preventionSusan Dray's trek through places defining her son's life aimed to raise money and encourage conversation.6 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Lack of signage led to girl's death, inquest findsAn inquest reaches its conclusion into the death of Edie Smith, 13, who was swept into the sea.5 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Struggle to clear girl's airway after rescueEdie Smart, 13, inhaled a "copious amount" of water and sand at Whitley Bay, an inquest is told.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Pair showed 'bravery' after girl pulled from seaAmbulance support practitioners tried to help Edie Smart before paramedics arrived, a coroner hears.2 Jun 202631 May 2026Your weather pics at sun rise on another warm weekAs temperatures reach a record high, our Weather Watchers have been out capturing the conditions.31 May 202625 May 2026Your snaps as hot spell scorches the regionBBC Weather Watchers are capturing some stunning pictures of the bank holiday hot spell.25 May 2026...
