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Ex Catfish and the Bottlemen guitarist in Newcastle as part of new venue opening
The city centre venue is set to open with an all-female battle of the bands to kick off the weekend.
How people on Universal Credit and other DWP benefits can cut broadband costs
A social tariff could bring savings of around £200 a year - find out if you qualify ahead of a rise in broadband costs
Martin Lewis says you could have thousands of pounds in an account you don't know about
The consumer guru says many people have cash in Child Trust Funds but don't know about it - check if you have money in a forgotten account
DWP list of 23 health conditions that could get you £362 a month - check if you qualify
The Department for Work and Pensions gives Employment and Support Allowance if you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work
New Metrocentre retailer GO Outdoors Express reveals opening date plans
GO Outdoors signed up for the space left by hardware retailer Wilko
Health experts issue Covid warning as cases rise with virus still causing severe illness
Public health bosses say that staying at home when you have symptoms of Covid will help to protect others, especially those who are vulnerable
North Tyneside coastal cycle lane safety fears prompt new route for family event – but council maintains it's safe
The family-friendly cycling event has changed course following organisers' worries over safety on a stretch of the upcoming seafront cycle lane in North Shields. North Tyneside Council remains satisfied the event could have gone ahead unchanged.
River Tyne could be used to heat new homes on key Newcastle development site
Plans are in the works to use water from the Tyne to provide low-carbon heat and hot water to new homes that will be built in the Forth Yards area of Newcastle
Plans to transform former train shed into community hub and bakery at Whitley Bay Metro station
A former train shed on the grounds of Whitley Bay Metro could host a new community hub and learning kitchen if plans are approved by the local authority.
Homelessness in Northumberland soars by 54% and former rough sleeper says it's 'worse than ever'
Danielle Dixon used drink and drugs from the age of 13 and found herself sofa surfing by the age of 16
Flights diverted and Foreign Office travel advice after Iran fires air defences after spotting drones
Iran fired air defences at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early on Friday morning
Traffic and Travel live updates: Latest on North East roads, trains, Metros and buses
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
John Henry Sayers: New arrests in probe into attack at Newcastle home
A total of 65 people have now been questioned over dramatic disturbance almost two years ago
Cyclists criticise Tyne Bridge work disruption as councils accused of missing 'golden opportunity'
Motorists have been urged to ditch their cars during the Tyne Bridge's renovation, but critics say that not enough has been done to help people use other forms of travel
Northumberland lecturer and anti-hunting group member terrified by stalker who put tracker on her car
Ross Smith, of Sunderland, left the woman living in fear when she discovered he had been covertly monitoring her movements with a tracker on her VW
Pictures of drugs farms in UK cities including Newcastle posted on social media by Albanian influencers
An investigation by The Express newspaper has found that images of cannabis farms in our country could be becoming lucrative social media content
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Demolition plans lodged for Newcastle University's Castle Leazes halls ahead of £250m redevelopment
The university announced a £250 million scheme earlier this year to demolish its Castle Leazes halls of residence and redevelop the 1960s-built site with modern accommodation
Calls for inquiry into delayed opening of Northumberland Line stations
The county council say the cost will be "significantly higher" than anticipated
County Durham teens charged in connection with alleged 'tit-for-tat' incidents between rival gangs
The three males have appeared in court in connection with an ongoing cross-border police operation