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One person taken to hospital and road closed after two vehicle crash near Jesmond

Police, paramedics and firefighters were all called to the scene on Saturday evening

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Clock presented by Newcastle United among the items which will be sold at auction this week

The Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock features an an engraved inscription and is estimated at £300 to £500

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Best mates from Newcastle University speak out about mental health struggles ahead of 72-hole golf challenge

Best mates Raff and Harry have been there for each other - and now are looking to support others through difficult mental health

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Protesters gather at Tynemouth Longsands to demand action on sewage pollution

Surfers Against Sewage were joined by the Red Rebels on Tynemouth Longsands on Saturday

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Meet the salon owner who aims to encourage women to believe in themselves after moving to Tyneside

Panagiota Bitsi, known as Emma, runs Salon Sugar in Newcastle city centre

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Much-loved black and white cat given up after owner went into care

Eight-year-old Harper is looking for a new home after her previous owner was forced to give her up

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Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, May 16

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

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'The fear is palpable' - Gateshead's Jewish community living with threat of anti-Semitic attacks

Bensham has one of the largest orthodox Jewish communities outside London

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Huge queue at Metrocentre as Swatch forced to cancel launch of new watch

Swatch closed several of its shops across the UK today, including the one at Metrocentre, as hundreds gathered for the new Royal Pop watch

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Martin Lewis says you may be 'throwing away free cash' in pension warning

The consumer expert has offered advice over workplace pensions and what employees across the UK should do to make sure they are not missing out

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The 87-year-old Newcastle barber who has retired three times but keeps coming back for more

Salon 66 in Newcastle city centre is celebrating 60 years this week, as original partner Mario Fantin, 87, still continues to cut hair to this day

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Man buys moped off Facebook Marketplace and moments later is chased by police helicopter

Jamie Ingham overtook and undertook cars and weaved in and out of traffic at speed before dumping his scooter and trying to flee on foot

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Chance to remember lost loved ones in a unique way with North Tyneside project

A 'letters to loved ones' postbox has already proven popular in North Shields, and now a second has been installed at Whitley Bay Cemetery

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'Outstanding' children's cancer charity set for North Tyneside's highest civic honour

North Tyneside Council is set to recognise the work achieved by the Chris Lucas Trust, which has been fundraising for decades

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More than a third of North East care homes not inspected by CQC in past five years

Hundreds of care homes across the region have not been inspected by the health watchdog since 2021

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Neglected Bella put to sleep after being found in 'appalling condition' at Tyneside home

David Adams, of South Shields, has been banned from keeping animals for two years after RSPCA inspectors found his dog in an awful condition

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HMRC new VAT rates for drivers with newer petrol and diesel cars - who's affected

Here's more information on how much some drivers will be expected to pay after new VAT rates came into effect in May 2026

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Highway Code's full list of 18 places where drivers must never park their car

The RAC has put together a list of all the places where you can’t park in the UK, based on the Highway Code rules

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Universal Credit claimants could get DWP compensation if they lost out after move

People may be eligible for compensation if they received less money on Universal Credit than they had been getting from their previous benefits

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Newcastle man armed with metal gate hinge Tasered and put to ground by police

Liam Grayson had to be Tasered by officers after he repeatedly refused to put the weapon down