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Girl, 6, told to take Calpol for 'sprain' that was rare cancer has 'weeks to live'
Her family is now doing all it can to make magical memories with Bonnie
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21 Pictures as families enjoy a sunny Sunday stroll at Northumberlandia
Northumberlandia is a piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park and has four miles of footpaths
Freeview 'to be switched off' update after Sky response as support soars
A petition has seen backing rise to almost 100,000 signatures amid fears that terrestrial television could be switched off
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Martin Lewis warning to McDonald's customers ahead of controversial change to rewards app
The Money Saving Expert has warned customers of a change to a popular scheme
Brazen crook made-off with 12 bottles of booze and steaks from Northumberland shop
David Morrison loaded the goods into a basket at the Co-op then simply walked out without paying
Government pledges £150 million high street boost to 'restore community pride'
High streets have been in decline in recent years
North East stores at risk as major high street chain goes into administration
The 137 stores at risk across the country include some North East locations
CCTV cameras to be installed at North East nature reserve after arson attacks
Emergency services have repeatedly attended Maidendale Nature Reserve over the past year in response to several incidents
Plans approved to turn former North East city centre bar into student accommodation
Plans to convert the former Bar Justice on West Sunniside into eight-bed student accommodation have been approved by Sunderland City Council
Wallsend Rugby Club to host Women's World Cup trophy event in 'celebration of sport'
Women's rugby is continuing to grow in the North East and across the country
North East man who lost voice now supports other stroke survivors on road to recovery
Peter Lally now volunteers with Stroke Association - which is celebrating 30 years of support in Durham
15 photos of Newcastle United fans show that Geordie spirit was alive at Anfield
Despite a disappointing 4-1 loss to Liverpool, Newcastle United fans brought high spirits
April 2026 £760 car tax trap sees Mondeo, Golf and Zafira being scrapped - list
Rising VED rates from April 2026 are hitting popular family cars including Ford Mondeos, VW Golfs and Vauxhall Zafiras, with owners reportedly scrapping vehicles as bills rival the cars' value
North East council handing out up to £300 to households in February
Three councils are handing out payments from the Household Support Fund, with Newcastle City Council offering up to £300
17 beautiful Dogs Trust canines looking for their forever homes right here in the North East
Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.
'My skin was red and sensitive - a £5 product completely transformed me'
Paulina Siembor had struggled with her sensitive skin on her face which flared up regularly
NHS tells people using Gabapentin for nerve pain to call a doctor 'straight away' with 5 symptoms
Gabapentin is used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain, but there are some serious side effects which need urgent medical attention
Little-known supplement may help slash your risk of diabetes
The supplement may also improve eye, heart and brain health and ease anxiety among other potential benefits
Everything you need to know as speed cameras planned for major North East route
Traffic on the road has increased in recent years as drivers look to avoid bottlenecks on the A1
Everything we know as North East drugs gang jailed for 74 years
Nine men from Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland have been jailed for drugs and gun offences