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Road closed in County Durham with two taken to hospital
The A181 is closed between Wheatley Hill Service Station and the Salters Lane junction at Wingate in both directions
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The North East carpet fitter using his knowledge of people's homes to help save lives as firefighter
Crook carpet fitter using his knowledge of people’s homes to help protect his community as an on-call firefighter
The North East challenge where participants can enjoy sunrise and sunset
YMCA North Tyneside is looking for people to take part in the walking fundraiser which will start in Druridge and end at Tynemouth Priory
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Arrest, charges, and inquest: What happens next after Ian Huntley's death following prison attack
Child killer Ian Huntley's death was confirmed on Saturday morning
What happens to Ian Huntley's estate following his death after HMP Frankland attack
Ian Huntley has been confirmed dead after a brutal prison attack left him in a vegetative state. So what happens to his estate?
Five key changes UK drivers must report to DVLA or risk £1,000 fine - full list
Among the changes the DVLA needs to know about is if a person has or develops a medical condition that could have an impact on their driving
Full police statement as child killer Ian Huntley dies in RVI nine days after HMP Frankland attack
Durham Constabulary has confirmed that Huntley died this morning
Ian Huntley dies in Newcastle RVI after HMP Frankland attack - live updates
The Soham killer was left in a pool of blood after being attacked with a metal pole in a HMP Frankland workshop in County Durham
Pioneering North East project tackling a taboo issue we hate talking about
A new Gateshead project is trying to transform thinking about death.
Iran president rejects Trump surrender demand and apologises to neighbours
President Masoud Pezeshkian said enemies must take their wish for Iranian surrender to their graves as he apologised for strikes on neighbouring countries and vowed to seek diplomacy
Royal Mail announces price of stamps will rise in April
Stamps will cost more from April 7 - 'bulk buy' is Martin Lewis's advice
"No one who has dealt with him is shedding a tear" - Ian Huntley 'effectively dead' after life support withdrawn
Soham murderer Ian Huntley, 52, was attacked at HMP Frankland in County Durham and reports say his life support has been withdrawn after brain tests showed a vegetative state
Driving with 1 light on could cause huge and expensive damage to your car
Motorists have been warned that ignoring one light in your car could cause damage which is very expensive to fix - but there's an easy way to avoid the huge costs
Verdict in on more than 1,400 new homes for outskirts of Newcastle in latest Callerton vision
Councillors have backed plans for more than 1,400 new homes to be built on the outskirts of Newcastle.
People with four signs in their arms told to see GP as it could be ‘chronic’ disease
While there is no cure for the disease, getting early diagnosis and treatment can help with its symptoms
Pervert who once tried to meet girl, 13, vows to do Great North Run after losing leg
Paul Holland has spent the last eight years in and out of prison after initially being snared by online vigilantes
Inside the Northumberland 1920’s Arts and Culture house up for auction
Pattinson Estate Agents say this family home is filled with years of cherished memories. But now it is ready for a fresh new vision
Jesmond Dene's derelict Fisherman's Lodge restaurant eyed for new repair bid 10 years after fire
The old Fisherman's Lodge restaurant in Jesmond Dene, which was hit by a fire in 2016, is being targeted for a new restoration project by council and heritage chiefs
15 planning applications in Gateshead including new Greggs, pub shelter and waste unit extension
Here are 15 planning applications from across Gateshead - all the details you need to know
The North East repeat offender criminals who have failed to change their ways
Here are a selection of repeat North East offenders that have been dealt with in the past few weeks