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Every update as 60 homes evacuated and bomb squad alerted after 'suspicious item' found

Officers are investigating the discovery of a 'suspicious item' and have asked people to avoid the area

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Washington fire LIVE: Smoke seen for miles as flames engulf building in industrial estate

The incident, on the Crowther Industrial Estate, mirrors a similar which took place less than two weeks ago in the same place

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Photos of firefighters battling Washington fire at industrial estate with huge plumes of smoke

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has sent a large response to the incident on the Crowther Industrial Estate

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EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, August 11

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

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Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday's £14m jackpot

All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws

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Police update after 'suspicious item' found in Stanley dealt with by bomb squad

Durham Constabulary has shared the latest from the scene, after 60 homes on Robert Terrace in Shield Row were evacuated

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'Killer driver took away my son's future as a dad' - Mum's horror after teenager admits crime

Julie McDonald said she had been "numb" since Andrew Robson's death at just 29.

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DWP to revoke driving licences for 2 years - rules give 3 exceptions

From October the harsh new sanctions will be used - including taking money direct from people's bank accounts as part of anti-fraud push

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Prudhoe Veterans Club recognised as first of pioneering support hubs

It follows an investment of almost £1 million pledged by the Government

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Married North East paedophile said he wanted to sexually abuse child in Airbnb in chats with undercover cop

James Madgin, 41, believed he was having graphic online chats with a 12-year-old girl, a teacher grooming a pupil and a mother abusing her own children

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Inside Northumbria Police operation that brought down tenants making community a drug hell

Northumbria Police has closed down two properties after new tenants made life hell for communities

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When to see solar eclipse 2026 in the North East with exact viewing times by postcode

The UK's biggest solar eclipse this century will be visible from every part of the country on Wednesday 12 August - but what is the best time to safely see it in the North East? Use our postcode search tool to find out the exact viewing times for your area

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Plans to convert pub's former snooker hall into village shop given go-ahead

The shop will be attached to the new Taste of Northumberland Bistro due to open this week

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Dramatic photos of Stanley emergency operation after bomb squad called to 'suspicious package'

60 nearby homes have been evacuated, as a large emergency services presence remains on the scene at this time

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Government plan slots casino clampdown following controversial North Tyneside approval

North Tyneside Council's Labour group welcomes national plans to give councils more powers to reject gambling venues.

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60 homes evacuated in Stanley as bomb squad called to deal with 'suspicious package' - key details

Here's everything you need to know about the incident in Stanley where the bomb disposal unit are present

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Heartbroken mum's plea to Andy Burnham as PM pledges to 'go further' to keep killers behind bars

Andy Burnham has been urged to ensure that drug dealer Reece Galbraith, who was jailed for manslaughter over the death of Newcastle schoolboy Archie York, is not released early from prison

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Metro bridge near Tyne Tunnel at 'serious risk of collapse' without A19 safety upgrades

A Tyne and Wear Metro bridge which crosses the A19 at Howdon, on the northern side of the Tyne Tunnel, is at threat of collapsing if struck by a vehicle due to inadequate safety barriers

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Newcastle man sexually abused young girl after luring her with the promise of playing computer games

Ian Mark Wrightson has now been jailed at Newcastle Crown Court

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9 pictures as North East paramedics warn of bike and scooter crash 'serious injury' risks

Paramedics are being called out to more bike and scooter crashes than ever before.