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Driver killed in M6 crash named after five people die in Cumbria collision
Jaroslaw Rossa, 42, is believed to have been the driver of a Toyota which crashed head-on with another vehicle on the M6 in Cumbria on Tuesday afternoon
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Boy killed in Newcastle house explosion named as seven-year-old Archie York
Seven-year-old Archie York died in the explosion, with police confirming that a second body, believed to be that of a man in his 30s, was found in the debris
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, October 17
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, October 17
Go North East partners with Guide Dogs to offer free bus travel to volunteers
Volunteers will now be able to practice essential public transport skills with their puppies thanks to the new partnership
Warning Northumberland needs huge increase in nursery capacity to meet demand
The Government's free childcare offer is set to expand further from next September
Work set to begin on repairing Newcastle Central Station clocks as Network Rail issue apology
The clocks, one of which has been broken since at least June, all display different times at the entrances to the station
County Durham man sentenced for illegal waste dumping on rural land
Peter Snailum, 64, pleaded guilty to two offences of depositing waste without an environmental permit
Tyneside 70 years ago: 10 archive photographs recalling the region in 1954
From daytrippers in South Shields, to three bears on the loose in Newcastle - 10 images showing Tyneside in 1954
Stage set as North Shields dance school celebrates 40 year anniversary with XL production
Stages School of Dance in North Shields celebrated its 40th anniversary with an impressive performance by 130 students showcasing brilliantly choreographed dances based on carnivals and festivals across the globe
Gosforth students celebrate unveiling of new eco-classroom they designed and built
The new 'eco-classroom' at Gosforth East Middle School was unveiled by Children's Author Chloe Daykin in front of Catherine McKinnel, MP and the Minister for School Standards
The Princess Royal visits North Tyneside to celebrate 'outstanding' Youth Justice Service
The Princess Royal visited Justin Laidler and his team, celebrating their support for vulnerable young people
Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans set for BBC 'heartache' as star dealt fresh blow
Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has been dealt a major blow ahead of Saturday's latest BBC live show
Then and Now: Newcastle’s Odeon cinema in 1970 - and the much-changed location today
There’s no trace today of the popular Newcastle cinema that traded for 70 years
Flood warning issued for Newcastle Quayside as 'dangerous' high tide sparks alerts
Here's the full list of flood warnings and alerts that have been issued for areas across the North East for the high tide on Friday, October 18
Newcastle council looking for accommodation for families forced out of homes by Benwell explosion
Two people, a seven-year-old boy and a man in his 30s, were killed in the blast on Violet Close
How an exhibition in Newcastle would become the biggest event ever held in our region
Nearly four-and-a-half million people attended the North East Coast Exhibition which closed this month 95 years ago
Newcastle poisoning victim's full statement on moment his life' changed forever'
Patrick O'Hara read out a victim impact statement after GP Thomas Kwan admitted attempted to murder him via injection
George Clarke moves housebuilding education charity to the North East
The architect and presenter says he wants to establish real roots and a legacy in the region
Dame Norma Redfearn endorses cabinet colleague as candidate for mayor
Dame Norma Redfearn has backed coun Karen Clark in her bid to become Labour's candidate for North Tyneside's mayoral race next year.
The two big movements that have shaped the Newcastle skyline
A new exhibition looks at impact Richard Grainger and T Dan Smith had on the Newcastle skyline