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North East Mayor's childcare grant money for struggling families to be moved from Durham to Northumberland
The majority of funding awarded to Durham County Council by Kim McGuinness for her mayor's childcare grant programme will now be diverted to Northumberland instead
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Northumberland model told men she was inheriting a fortune then conned them out of cash
Gemma Kingsley, 50, tricked men into relationships with her and then used their money to fund her expensive lifestyle
Durham fire deputy set to be appointed to top job in Northumberland
He replaces Graeme Binning who left the service in October
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UKHSA warning to stop using these wipes amid outbreak of infection
So far there have been 59 confirmed cases and one death
New Northumberland County Council finance chief set to be appointed with £165k salary
Jon Ritchie is set to move from North Tyneside Council to replace Jan Willis
Newcastle United's Dan Burn visits child cancer patients in 'emotional' hospital visit
Dan Burn went to oncology wards and spoke to poorly youngsters this week
Thug attacked Metro security guard and punched his own mum in the face
A thug who attacked a transport security guard and punched his own mum in the face has been put behind bars.
Your chance to see North East history as iconic Vera memorabilia on show at Newcastle's Discovery Museum
TV’s Vera costume and creator Ann Cleeves is heading to Newcastle’s Discovery Museum for an International Women’s Day event.
Woman suffers head injury after being pushed while leaving the toilets at train station
British Transport Police believe the woman may have information which could assist an investigation after a woman required hospital treatment following an assault
Jesmond offices to be turned into 10-bed HMO despite police's 'crime generator' fear
Newcastle City Council has agreed to let an office building in Portland Terrace be turned into a 10-bed HMO, despite a warning from Northumbria Police that it could "undermine the sustainability of the community"
The Traitors' Stephen Libby lands This Morning job with fans left saying same thing
Stephen Libby rose to fame on BBC's The Traitors but has been snapped up by ITV for a new role on This Morning
North East council tax bills to rise as commissioner plans 9% hike in police precept
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth wants to impose a 9.45% rise in the police precept added to council tax bills in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Update on Newcastle College green energy training site expansion amid £8.5m investment to create 24,000 jobs
Plans have been lodged for a near 2,000 sqm the expansion of Newcastle College’s green energy training site in Wallsend.
Well-known late night bar in Newcastle city centre put up for sale
A well-known bar and club in Newcastle city centre, which spans five floors, has been put up for sale.
North Tyneside crime: North Tyneside's 'most dangerous' areas named as data shows crime hotspots for December 2025
These are the places where the crime was reported across North Tyneside in December 2025.
'I'd live in fear': Country cottage overlooking golf course on the market for £84,000... with one huge catch
A pretty cottage surrounded by rolling countryside and overlooking a golf course has hit the market for £84,000 – but there’s a huge catch.
Anyone with WhatsApp on their phone urged to change one setting immediately
WhatsApp users are being told it would be wise to follow new advice and make an important change to their settings
Why a new 'challenger bank' is rewarding established customers for everyday banking
Allica Bank is targeting established small businesses with a banking account that combines everyday spending with cashback and savings benefits
Suffolk Strangler's North East ex-wife fears 'monster' may have attacked further women
Steve Wright has admitted killing Victoria Hall in 1999, with his ex-wife Diane Cole from the North East saying she fled their violent marriage after fearing for her own life
HMRC gives 'act now' warning as tax rules changing for 864,000 from April
Those affected will need to keep digital records and send HMRC 'light-touch' quarterly updates of their income and expenses