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Dogs owners urged to stick to 11am to 3pm rule
Canine expert Michael Nelson has given a full list of warning signs you need to watch for
Millions of drivers face paying extra £49 a month from January as warning issued
The new Ofgem energy price cap will see driveway charging costs increase as electricity costs rise in the New Year
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What we know on serious A19 crash near Seaham with road closed and one hospitalised
Emergency services are on the A19 following a serious crash which has been causing major delays for drivers this morning
Newcastle travel live updates: Latest on the North East's roads and public transport
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Met Office gives early indication to chances of snow this Christmas in the UK
The Met Office has released its December forecast
Woman racially abused security guard at Jarrow Morrisons and then swung punch after being refused booze
A South Tyneside woman racially abused a supermarket security guard and swung a punch at another staff member after being refused booze for allegedly being drunk.
Tyne Theatre Christmas campaign looks to support young people's access to live entertainment
Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre has joined a campaign to support young people’s access to performances.
Discover the Newcastle neighbourhoods most affected by antisocial behaviour in September
Find out which Newcastle neighbourhoods reported the highest antisocial behaviour incidents in September 2025.
North East football club granted first ever weekend alcohol licence despite objections
A North Tyneside football club has been granted a new alcohol licence for the weekends.
Two warning signs of 'silent killer' high cholesterol that can appear on your face
These signs could mean you are at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke
Controlling North East man threatened to slit partner's throat and have children watch her 'bleed out'
Adam Allison, 29, was jailed at Durham Crown Court after admitting controlling or coercive behaviour
North East areas with highest suicide rates in past 12 months revealed in health report
The areas with the highest suicides rates have been identified in an Intergrated Care Board report.
A19 crash live: Serious crash closes busy road as police warn it will be shut for hours
Diversions are now in place and a full closure is expected to last several hours, according to National Highways, with police, fire and ambulance crews dispatched to the scene
Sycamore Gap sapling planted at new North East site in 'symbol of hope'
The North East Autism Society has planted the young tree at a farm set to be transformed into a visitor centre and hub for autistic people
Extend rail fare freeze to Tyne and Wear Metro, North East mayor tells Government
Labour ministers have announced the first freeze to rail fares in 30 years, but it will not apply to the Tyne and Wear Metro as things stand
Newcastle woman kicked, punched and nipped her vulnerable mother then threw water over her
Caroline Aggas, of Benwell, left her mum bruised and afraid by attacking her in her own home
Mum has tried to get Gateshead council home for six-and-a-half years - but has been offered nothing
Judith Mackay, 53, and her autistic son Callum, 24, are living in a private rented property where they are not happy
Tyneside's newest Wetherspoons due to open this week, creating 60 jobs
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in the North East this week.
Gang who made £1M raiding luxury homes including Alexander Isak's mansion paying back as little as £1 each
A criminal gang who made over £1m by targeting luxury homes including football star Alexander Isak's mansion have been ordered to pay back as little as £1 each.