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Police appeal to find Gateshead teenager, 13, who has been missing overnight
Jessica Mattinson, 13, has been missing since Sunday evening
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UK to experience 'unseasonably mild' Halloween, says Met Office after warm October spell
The Met Office has predicted "unseasonably mild" weather for Halloween after recent days saw temperatures up to 7C above the seasonal average for late October
Strictly's Amy Dowden to miss this week's show after collapse as BBC issue update
Amy Dowden is set to miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing after collapsing at the weekend, with professional dancer Lauren Oakley set to step in and dance with JB Gill
Plans to convert former ceramic studio into North Shields micropub
North Tyneside Council planners have received an application to convert a former ceramics studio into a micropub
Deputy leader of Northumberland Labour leaves party after being blocked from standing at next election
Coun Liz Simpson has been a county councillor for the last 13 years
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, October 28
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, October 28
Benwell explosion donations hub set up for families forced to leave homes after deadly blast
Households impacted by the tragic explosion in Violet Close can head to the Cornerstone Community Centre to pick out clothes, bedding, furniture and other essentials they need
Gateshead mentally ill man tried to murder Imam after being barred from mosque
Al Abduldayem, of Gateshead, lashed out with a knife at the religious leader while acutely unwell with paranoid schizophrenia
Gas engineers and firefighters evacuate Wallsend street after gas leak at home
Northern Gas Networks and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said residents were evacuated as a precautionary measure
Newcastle's Utilita Arena investigating after visitors suffer 'potential allergic reaction' at Comic Con event
Some attendees reported developing sore eyes and red skin, similar to sunburn
Callous thieves dig up and steal pumpkins from disabled children's allotment in Gosforth
Young people from Smile For Life Children's Charity had taken great care and attention to grow a selection of pumpkins and gourds at their allotment
Strictly's Shayne Ward 'defended' by TV star fiancée after devastating setback on BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing star Shayne Ward has been defended by his famous other half after landing in the dance-off again
Future of long-awaited plan to dual the A1 in Northumberland hangs in the balance ahead of budget
The plan was greenlit earlier this year but is part of a spending review into unfunded transport projects
Four missing County Durham puppies found with two people arrested
The Cocker Spaniel puppies were reported stolen on Sunday, but four have now been found
Newcastle eye clinic's scary warning about Halloween contact lenses and make-up
Optegra Eye Clinic Newcastle have warned that fake contact lenses can damage the surface of the eye, which could cause permanent damage
North East bus passengers' fury as Keir Starmer confirms £2 fare cap to rise in 2025
Critics have branded Labour's decision to increase the national cap on bus fares to £3 in 2025 as a 'stealth tax', with fears that rural communities will be worst-hit
Luxury hotel with A-list guests and its own Champagne Room 'coming soon' to Newcastle
A popular luxury hotel chain with big name celebrity guests is set to open on Newcastle Quayside next year
'Wey aye, man' - Newcastle University running event exploring North East dialects
Linguists at Newcastle University are inviting the public to take part in a interactive game challenging knowledge of local dialects
I'm A Celebrity ITV bosses make £1.5 million offer to get show's 'highest paid' star
I'm A Celebrity bosses are said to have offered one star a £1.5 million contract to do the ITV show this year
Gingerbread house competition judged by George Clarke will raise awareness of homelessness this Christmas
There's still time to enter the competition to produce a gingerbread building, which will form part of an installation The Biscuit Factory