There were no radical changes in the political make-up of Gateshead Council this year. However, some intriguing results did come out throughout the night.
Council seats were up for grabs in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside on local election day this year and we've got all the results as they come in
With filming under way on a new series, Vera star Brenda Blethyn was spotted in Gateshead on Tuesday shooting new scenes for the hit ITV drama which will be among her last following news Vera is hanging up her hat and mac
The Late Shows will be back from May 17-18 with two nights of free activities, performances and tours on offer around 60 cultural and heritage venues including the historic Blackfriars and Dunston Staiths