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Sneak peek at new winter event 'Enchanted City' which will light up Newcastle after dark

The after-dark experience will transform Northumbria University's City Campus this weekend

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Mutant flu virus 'now or never' warning as parents urged to get kids vaccinated

NHS officials are urging parents to vaccinate children before Christmas as flu infections rise rapidly in younger age groups

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Byker care home welcomes 'pat on the back' after winning prestigious award

The staff at Byker Lodge welcomed news they'd won a regional Great British Care Award

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Over £5,000 raised for North East charity's 'Mental Elf Festive Fun Run'

Regional charity sees success in donations toward local mental health services

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Covid fraud cost taxpayers £10.9 billion but much now 'beyond recovery'

The independent report released its findings today, detailing the scope of Covid fraud

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Woman allegedly broke acquaintance's wrist after altercation near Newcastle home

Stevie Spence is accused of shoving the victim, causing her to fall to the pavement on a street in Lemington

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Northumberland couple prosecuted after illegally netting 174 lobsters

Charles and Brenda Denton were found guilty of four offences which breach national and local fisheries legislation

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Mums rate maternity staff care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead as best in England

Maternity care in Gateshead has been lauded by new mums in a national survey

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More than 800 'Martha's Rule' requests for NHS second opinions since scheme began in the North East

Martha's Rule is designed to give NHS patients and their families reassurance about their care - and the ability to access rapid second opinions

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UK government issues a major warning for households with a tumble dryer

The warning is for specific brands of tumble dryers, with an "urgent safety check" ordered

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Dilapidated former Gateshead nursery approved for conversion into nine flats

A building dating back to the 1920's in Felling has been granted a new lease of life

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'High levels' of drug-taking at North East prison results in increase in violence, report finds

A recently published report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons found the Category C prison to be 'reasonably good' across all assessments

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Northumbria Police arrest 66 people in 10 days as part of crackdown on drink and drug drivers

The force is supporting a festive operation led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC)

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Everything you need to know about HogmanHoway 5k Run in Newcastle city centre on New Year’s Eve

The run begins and ends at Newcastle Civic Centre on December 31

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Road closed and two people taken to hospital after two cars crash into property in Sunderland

Police and paramedics rushed to Market Crescent in New Herrington on Wednesday afternoon

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Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, December 10

We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below

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Basing our new legal AI firm in Newcastle reflects our belief in the capability across the North East

AttiFin AI, a UK legal-AI startup, has raised £5 million in seed funding ahead of its planned launch in early 2026.

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Central Station new entrance finally opens after seven-year wait, as taxi rank relocation dropped

A new gateway to Central Station has been opened opposite the Centre for Life, but linked plans for a major rejig of the station's taxi rank and car parks have been dropped

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North East artist marks 100th birthday with exhibition to thank hospital that saved him twice

David Hughes is thanking the teams at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a very special exhibition

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Mayor makes exciting announcement to keep bus fares affordable

Bus fares across Tyne and Wear will be frozen at a maximum of £2.50 for adults and £1 for young people for at least the next 15 months.