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Jill Halfpenny's life off-screen from famous niece to tragic loss
Jill Halfpenny takes on the lead role of daytime TV presenter Lucy Logan in Channel 5's new thriller.
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A1 Northumberland crash LIVE: Police on scene with road closed in both directions
The A1 near Berwick is blocked with drivers facing major delays while emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision
New passport rule confirmed by Foreign Office for Brits going on holiday to Greece
If you are planning to go to Greece this summer, here is the latest travel information on what to expect when you reach your destination
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The 'ordinary' North East miner who played leading role in 1926 General Strike and got a knighthood
William Lawther worked at mines in Northumberland and County Durham, played a leading role in the 1926 general strike, and ended up with a knighthood
UK drivers warned of new rules starting on May 12 - who is affected by changes
Here's a summary of all the changes being introduced for drivers who are planning to sit their test in the UK this year
E-bike rider allegedly broke man's leg by dangerous driving in Northumberland park
Corey Rowell's driving of the bike is suspected of causing the serious injury to the male dog walker, who had to undergo surgery to have pins inserted in his leg
Man suffers facial injuries in attack after row breaks out in Sunderland street
The victim is understood to have been involved in a disagreement with another man on Holmeside
Man's body discovered in Tynemouth alleyway with police swarming busy street
Northumbria Police said enquiries are underway to formally identify the person
Martin Lewis' MSE team issues warning to UK passport holders travelling abroad
People who have holidays booked in 2026 are being urged to make two vital passport checks - here's what to keep an eye out for
Hebburn housing estate update as Bellway plans 115 new homes
The proposed Hebburn housing development would also include affordable homes, a new sports facility, wildlife habitats and more, pending South Tyneside Council approval
Three dead and one Brit fighting for life after cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak
Three Dutch nationals have died on board the MV Hondius, which is anchored off the coast of Cape Verde, while one Brit is fighting for life in a Johannesburg hospital as the cruise ship operator confirms two crew members also require urgent medical care
'Robson Green and Alan Shearer need to spend the weekend in Sunderland'
Travel writer Ben Aitken fell in love with Sunderland when he visited researching for his book S***** Breaks: A Celebration of Unsung Cities
Sunderland charity wins planning permission to build 'life-changing' wildlife hospital
Pawz for Thought, based in North Hylton near The Shipwrights pub, has been granted planning permission by Sunderland City Council to build a "wild animal veterinary referral centre"
Princess Eugenie and husband 'very pleased' to be expecting third child
The palace has announced Princess Eugenie and her husband are to welcome a third child to their family this summer
TV famous Hebburn pub gets planning permission for café and residential flats
South Tyneside Council has approved revised plans to convert the former Kelly pub
Symptoms of hantavirus and how it is spread after suspected cruise ship outbreak
Hantavirus infections are usually spread by infected rodents’ urine or faeces - here is more information about the signs and symptoms
North East mum 'completely lost her temper' chasing ex in BMW and driving at woman
Olivia Morley was handed a 13-month suspended sentence
Tynemouth police incident: Man's body found in alley sparking 999 response
The man's body was found in a lane next to the Post Office on Percy Park Road
What we know so far as three people die after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise
The virus outbreak was reported on the Dutch-flagged passenger cruise ship MV Hondius, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde
See inside the £1.1m Warkworth home that comes with its own motorboat and starred in Escape to the Country
A stunning Warkworth home is the on the market - and could be yours for £1.1m if you have it