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Race to fight devastating French wildfires near Bordeaux as 41c heatwave approaches
Over 260,000 people have already evacuated their homes, as the fire moves towards the city
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Funeral director gave families strangers' ashes 'with smile on his face'
A court heard that Robert Bush breached the trust placed in him by grieving families 'on an almost industrial scale'
Port of Tyne update as two containers split in collision cleansed of 'nurdles'
Damage to the containers saw plastic pellets leak into the River Tyne after the incident on July 19 in South Shields
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Battle to save abused horse Whispa as heartbroken Tyneside teen 'wants to fight for her'
Whispa has developed an infection in her leg after being kicked by another horse in the field
'Brilliant' BBC crime drama filmed in Newcastle 'blows away' Netflix fans
This "masterpiece" detective drama is Netflix fans next must-watch.
31 firms set up in Newcastle and Gateshead generating 1,600 jobs and safeguarding 600
Despite a challenging economic backdrop, Invest Newcastle has seen 31 firms choose to set up in Newcastle and Gateshead
Byker Grove legend's tragic death at just 48 after powerful last role set in North East
The South Shields-born actor, best known for his roles in Emmerdale and Byker Grove, died aged 48 from heart failure in 2023
Two teens arrested after man in his 60s found with head injuries on Tyneside street
A man in his 60s was found with head injuries on Front Street, in Benton, and taken to hospital after a reported attack
DVLA advice to anyone in UK with ADHD as some could risk £1k fine
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have issued advice to people who have ADHD
The 'devastating effect' Gateshead flyover demolition works is having on businesses
The flyover demolition, entering its 'most complex stage', is marked by the temporary closure of Park Lane roundabout
Student housing plans revealed for former Newcastle concrete plant overlooking River Tyne
New building proposals have been unveiled in the latest attempt to transform the former Cemex concrete works in Pottery Lane, part of Newcastle's ex-industrial Forth Yards area
Former Gateshead pub could be converted into 16-bedroom HMO under new plans
The former Duke of Cumberland pub could be transformed into an HMO if proposals are approved by the council
Cruel cold-calling conmen masqueraded as detectives to trick elderly North East victims
Zakariya Horvath has finally been brought to justice for his part in a plot to trick vulnerable victims in Tyneside and County Durham into handing over their savings
Tyneside addict jailed after demanding cash from mum who is 'beginning to lose hope'
William Taylor, of Longbenton, has breached a restraining order imposed to protect his mum on a number of occasions
Plans for former police houses in Northumberland town feature no affordable homes
The site has been vacant for almost a decade, but councillors are 'disappointed' by the lack of affordable housing
Behind the scenes of operation which stopped teen's chronic pain with the flick of a switch
Dr Sachin Rastogi of the Royal Victoria Infirmary's pain team explained how a stunning new bit of medical equipment has transformed one North East lad's life
Top NHS doctor celebrates new Sunderland eye hospital which keeps city at 'cutting edge' of care
Sunderland's new specialist eye hospital is now fully open in the heart of the city
Winning Set for Life numbers for Monday which could win you £10,000 a month
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw from July 27
North East company director convicted of fly-tipping asked council 'how do I make this go away?'
A neighbourhood warden visited Pit House Lane in Leamside after CCTV cameras were installed at the site
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, July 27
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years