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South Shields cancer survivor lived without central heating for more than a year
Lynda Graves, from South Shields, wasn't able to afford to replace her boiler
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Motability CEO issues update after 'black box' Drive Smart 'paused' today
Motability confirmed that the controversial scheme would be put on hold for the time being
Full list of 39 products recalled over sand asbestos fears as Tyneside schools closed
We have made a list of all the items containing sand that have been recalled this year due to possible contamination with asbestos
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Gateshead puppy diagnosed with serious condition two days after adoption makes full recovery
Just two days after adopting Peggy, a health check up at the vets revealed that she likely had a heart condition which required surgery
Two Tyneside schools closed due to asbestos fears over 'significant amount' of play sand
Two North Tyneside schools have been closed this week as health and safety bosses await test results to see if play sand used in the classroom contains asbestos.
Motability halts 'black box' Drive Smart today - 4 actions people need to take within 7 days
People have just a week after the bombshell announcement this afternoon that the controversial tracking scheme is being suspended
North East man named on list of UK's 12 most wanted criminals hiding in Spain
The National Crime Agency is warning ex-pats and holidaymakers: "These are not the people you want in your neighbourhood."
Footballer who died after alleged hit-and-run was about to become dad to a baby girl
A man has been charged with murder after his Vauxhall Astra crashed into a group of five people
New statement after North East shop fire over 'concerns around the stability of the structure'
A fire tore through the Galaxy Blinds building on Yarm Lane in Stockton on Wednesday and roads and footpaths near the site remain closed on Thursday due to concerns over the structural stability of the building
Flowers left in South Shields where man died after van tragically goes over cliff
A man in his 20s sadly lost his life after a van went over a cliff in the Marsden area of South Shields on Wednesday
Police identify women pulled from Brighton waters as probe continues into tragedy
Emergency services swarmed the beach on Wednesday morning after concerns were raised for a woman's welfare
BBC expert explains what to do if people have Blue Badge parking suspicions
On BBC Morning Live a former detective said people should not confront the users
New Green councillor slammed over Lamborghini video shared on social media
The Bolton councillor Baggy Khan posted clips of himself driving the luxury car, prompting 'outrage' amongst residents
Avoid paying up to £30 airport drop-off fees at 19 airports as Martin Lewis MSE says 'it's possible'
Most airports charge for using the drop-off parking with some costing as much as £30 for a 30-minute drop-off
Police give update on Brighton beach deaths after three young women found in sea
It is understood that the women were 'aged between 20 and 30 years old'
Plans for Northumberland home approved despite pleas to reject over road safety worries
Councillors defied officers recommendations and approved the construction of new home in Riding Mill.
New giant garden fence blocks entire view from property's living room window
The massive wooden panels have been erected just centimetres from the lower floor of a home in Lockleaze, Bristol, completely blocking the living room window of light and any view to the street
Keir Starmer leadership LIVE: Updates as Wes Streeting quits as Health Secretary
The PM could face a potential leadership challenge - here's the latest as Sir Keir fights for his premiership
A19 crash: Road reopens after four-vehicle collision near Sunderland
One lane of the A19 Northbound was closed following the collision
UK travellers issued holiday warning over higher airline ticket prices
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz will result in higher ticket costs for airline passengers, one expert has warned