A rule preventing patients of different sexes from being treated on the same ward was never broken at North East London Trust last year, new figures show.

Live updates on snow in the North East, latest forecasts and cold weather advice as the Met Office warns of potential disruption this weekend

Shots of streets covered in snow in Northumberland as weather in the north east of England causes travel disruption. Read more

Mostly cloudy with some clear spells. Turning misty for a time with a chance of fog. Southerly winds freshening to become quite brisk, with temperatures rising overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C ...