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John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Cop tells Old Bailey Sayers was tasered while holding machete
John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
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Andy Burnham speech LIVE: Updates as would-be PM to create 'No 10' in the North
The Labour leadership frontrunner will deliver a speech on Monday, unveiling his plans for devolution and the economy - here are our live updates
Motorists warned over £1,000 DVLA fine if drivers ignore rule
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Meet the 83-year-old North East cyclist aiming to break a world record
Eddie McGourley hopes to become the fastest octogenarian to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats
The Good Life star Penelope Keith dies aged 86 as family issues statement
Dame Penelope Keith's family said she had been battling with cancer
Weather maps show when North East will get warmer temperatures again
The weather may have cooled down this week but warmer conditions are on their way again, according to weather experts
Eldon Square Bus Station improvements hindered by heatwave ahead of reopening
Eldon Square Bus Station reopened this morning as improvement works continue in the area
A19 incident LIVE: Updates after collision between van and truck in County Durham
Traffic is slow between the A182 Murton Interchange, Cold Hesledon, and the A182 Hall Walks, Easington
One dead as another fights 'life-threatening injuries' in San Jose World Cup fan zone shooting
A shooting has taken place at a popular World Cup fan zone in California, with one person killed and another left with life-threatening injuries, police have said
'Best ever' Geordie detective returns to TV tonight after heartbreaking exit
Vera fans are in for a treat as Brenda Blethyn returns to the iconic role tonight
Music festival horror as new born baby found in portable toilet as police hunt information
The grim discovery was made at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan
Clarkson's Farm 'bird lady' responds to criticism amid fan speculation
Clarkson's Farm has returned for its fifth series, which has seen Jeremy Clarkson spend another year running his farm in the Cotswolds
'I saved my fiancé's life with 20-minute CPR after he collapsed lifeless on my birthday walk'
Justyce Crossman performed CPR for 20 minutes on her fiancé David Robinson after he collapsed during a birthday trip
Crimestoppers appeal amid drinks and vape spiking crackdown in the North East
As part of a new awareness campaign, working alongside partners including Northumbria Police, the charity is also raising awareness of the signs of drink and vape spiking
Princess Kate ‘grateful to be here’ as she gives health update after 'personal' challenge
The Princess of Wales has completed the gruelling National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, saying she knows "personally how difficult that journey is"
North East man left brother needing skull surgery in attack at mother's home
Dwain Northend, 42, admitted GBH at Teesside Crown Court after launching the attack at his mum's home, following "unpleasant" messages to his sibling
Major sea rescue operation launched for person in distress 200 yards off North East coast
RNLI lifeboats, the Coastguard helicopter, police, and paramedics were deployed to the scene off Horden beach on Sunday
Andy Burnham pledges 'circuit-breaker' for Britain with 'good growth in every postcode'
Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham is set to unveil a major devolution and economic plan in Manchester, promising to be the 'circuit-breaker Britain needs' with a 'No 10 North' and a 10-year mission to raise living standards across every postcode.
Northumberland man fundraising for 'miracle' shelter that saved dog's life by rebuilding feet
Adam Barr is trying to raise funds for Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter that nursed neglected English Bulldog Cupcake, and is offering a generous prize too
Man allegedly held knife to male's neck and threatened to kill him in Newcastle
Reece Spearman is accused of telling the victim 'I will kill you, I just got out of jail for murder" near Central Station Metro Station