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Tyneside burglar 'prepared to use knife' was caught red-handed following house raid
Kyle Brownlee is behind bars after being convicted of affray, burglary, and two counts of possession of a bladed article
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Education watchdog warns SEND children in Northumberland face 'inconsistent experiences'
It follows an inspection in February
The nine North East buildings added to the Buildings at Risk Register
The SAVE Buildings at Risk register was updated on Wednesday, July 1; with 208 buildings added to the list across the UK
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'Remote control' implant gives Newcastle woman her life back after years in 'unbearable pain'
Sam Naylor said that the ReActiv8 back implant has given her hope that she can live a life unburdened by chronic pain
Tyneside multi-storey car park granted alcohol licence for events and music
Following previous events undertaken by Another Cheap Thrill Ltd, the council has granted an application allowing for alcohol, music, and cultural events.
Historical abuse at a Medomsley youth detention centre prompts new measures to protect children in custody
Children in youth custody settings will be better protected from abuse under major safeguarding reforms following Medomsley Detention Centre investigation
John Henry Sayers trial key details from today as court told dad and son won't give evidence
John Henry Sayers and his son have declined to give evidence in their trial
Caravans ordered to move off council land outside Spanish City in Whitley Bay
Caravans on Whitley Bay's The Links have been issued notices to vacate the area, the council confirms.
Councillor 'cannot remain silent' over High Borrans closure as Labour defends process
Political tensions emerge over North Tyneside Council's decision to close its outdoor education centre, High Borrans
North East tot's spinal fractures caused by 'forceful slam', specialist tells jury
Isabelle Welsh was found 'gravely ill' and covered in injuries when paramedics were called to her Teesside home on September 13 last year. Following Isabelle's death, her mother Alexandra Walker, 25, of Hartington Close in Thornaby, and her boyfriend, Harrison Simpson, 22, of Greenham Close, Thorntr...
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Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, July 6
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Jordan Henderson injury update as England star suffers World Cup heartbreak
Jordan Henderson was stretchered off the pitch after suffering a wrist injury during England's 3-2 win against Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup, with the Brentford midfielder set to miss the rest of the tournament after being told he requires surgery
Free TV licences for all pensioners 14-day deadline update after statement
The Department for Culture Media and Sport has said it is 'considering concessions' but people only have 2 weeks to put pressure on
Newcastle boy tried to save friend from the River Tyne before they they lost their lives, inquest hears
David Ionut Radut, 14, and Aras Rudzianskas, 13, had been swinging on a rope swing near the River Tyne in Ovingham
John Henry Sayers won't give evidence as jurors hear how he was targeted by organised crime group
John Henry Sayers and his son will not be going into the witness box at the Old Bailey, where they deny causing GBH with intent
Northumberland A1 crash LIVE: Updates as collision causes rush hour delays near Morpeth
Drivers are experiencing rush hour delays on the A1 in Northumberland following a collision - follow for updates
Transport group claim A1 dualling 'could cost more lives' and call for average speed cameras
The North East Sustainable Transport coalition said there is a road safety crisis in the county
John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Jury shown footage of police visit to Sayers' home for CCTV
John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
Northumberland school mobiles ban update as councillors to look at tackling 'unprecedented' impact
One councillor compared smartphone use to drugs and alcohol