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UK travellers warned of rules you must follow in Italy or face hefty fines on holiday
Whether you are heading off to Rome, Venice, Florence or Capri, there are certain rules in place that tourists must abide by
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Everything you need to know as Shields Ferry suspended for another month
The Shields Ferry service between North and South Shields will remain out of action until the end of March - here are the latest details
Ultra rare Chanel collection with more than 50 pieces discovered in North East town
Local clothing firm RE-BOURN will be selling the garments on their website from Saturday
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Pair in court accused of wielding machete outside Newcastle GP surgery
Liam Gallagher and Rebecca Robinson were alleged to have waved the weapon around near Saville Medical Group
Murderer Ian Huntley walked around jail with 'swagger' and thought he was 'somebody'
The double child killer, who murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham in 2002, reportedly regularly tried to get his name into the public sphere from inside his cell
James Bulger's mum sends warning to 'despicable evil person' who destroyed son's grave
James Bulger's grave was vandalised in a sickening incident and his mum Denise Fergus says it was 'the most devastating thing to happen to our most sacred of places'
Ian Huntley made two big changes in prison that made him 'easier to get to' - insider claims
Ian Huntley was found in a pool of blood at HMP Frankland in Durham after being attacked and a prison insider claims two changes made him more accessible to other inmates
Ian Huntley's mum visits son in hospital as he remains fighting for life
Lynda Richards reportedly made a secret visit to see her son Ian Huntley in a North East hospital
Tourist from Germany receives payment demand nearly FOUR MONTHS after passing through Tyne Tunnel
Bernd Grossmann, from Hamburg, Germany, said he did not realise he had to pay and would not have been able to pay on his wife's mobile phone
Seat belt law change 'leaves drivers facing more than just a fine'
Tougher penalties are being looked at
Named and shamed: Ten criminals who left their victims terrified by their cruel and selfish actions
These are the names and faces of criminals who have targeted vulnerable and elderly victims
Latest North East norovirus cases as one area continues to see high number of illnesses
The North East has England's highest rate of confirmed norovirus cases - and one area has a large number of cases
Full list of food and drink recalls in February as Tesco and Co-op alert customers
The recalls are issued to protect the public when they do their weekly shop
Man who was jailed for a violent attack proves he cannot keep himself out of trouble
Joseph Gray found himself back in court not long after getting out of prison
Drivers risk £1,000 fine for not declaring little-understood eye condition
Thousands of UK drivers could be unknowingly risking fines and invalidating their insurance, says eye surgeon Nadeem Ali
15 planning applications in Northumberland – New children’s home and new holiday lets
A selection of planning applications submitted in Northumberland are being considered, including the restoration of a historic town centre site in Hexham
Postcode Lottery results with lucky streets in Durham and Northumberland
Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticket
Then and Now: A bog-standard Newcastle city centre street view in 1981
Linking Grey Street and Pilgrim Street, Shakespeare Street was home to a now-vanished public loo
Man caught walking naked down Newcastle streets twice in three days
Steven Taylor admitted outraging public decency and exposure
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service could be brought under Mayor’s authority
The leader of the council has previously voiced strong opposition to any merger