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DWP announces new '300,000' update for certain group
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a £2.5billion support package
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Former Tyneside plumber dies just months after first symptoms of asbestos-related cancer
The family of Peter Watson, of Wideopen, are seeking answers over how he was exposed to the asbestos that sadly killed him
'I thought we were gone' - Woman calls for A1 upgrades after being involved in terrifying crash
The collision involving the couple's Audi and a motorhome occurred on Sunday at the turn-off for Charlton Hall
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'Rotten and mean' Newcastle brute repaid the love of his partner by breaking her bones
Michael Havelock subjected the woman who was in love with him to a series of disgraceful attacks
Man accused of grabbing woman's breasts inside busy Newcastle City Centre bar
Scott McKenna allegedly sexually assaulted the female inside The Dog and Parrot
Northumberland County Council 'not happy' with critical housing report as action plan drawn up to tackle issues
The regulator's report identified "very serious failings" at the local authority
Woman asked for money by shameless beggar in Newcastle had no idea what was really happening
Dylan Brown answered the victim's phone after she'd realised it had been stolen and told he she needed to pay £10 for it to be returned
Gateshead Quayside arena could be 'fantastic' - but our High Street is 'wrecked'
Building the new arena in Gateshead has been dubbed like 'taking Disneyland and putting it in the middle of the desert'
North East wedding DJ born with just one kidney makes desperate transplant plea
Seaham DJ Graeme Willis needs a kidney donor as he his health is getting progressively worse
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, June 4
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
'I couldn't not help' - Hero saved life of man who collapsed on Shields Road
Sam Collard administered life-saving CPR to a man whose heart stopped in a medical emergency but insists his actions were nothing out of the ordinary
Teen suspected of taking knife and hammer to Tynemouth Longsands is banned from coast
A 16-year-old boy was one of 13 people arrested on the North Tyneside coast during heatwave
Ice skates, Christmas tree and three-man tent among Metro lost property to go on sale for charity
A sale of hundreds of items will take place at Tynemouth Market this weekend
Reform UK leader won't back Gateshead Quays arena plan without 'better' deal
Gateshead Council's Reform UK leader Nick Allan said on Thursday that, while no decision had been taken on the proposed Quays arena's future, it needs a 'better argument and better financial package'
Eldon Square celebrates successful spring sales in face of national decline
Marketing efforts across the city were said to have boosted April sales and footfall
Northumberland Labour leader says ‘tragic events’ on A1 reinforce need for dualling
Five people were killed in two accidents just nine days apart
British tourist dies after taking sick wife to Greek hospital for treatment
The man collapsed in Kalavryta Hospital on Wednesday, and died a few minutes later
One-punch attacker left victim with brain bleed outside takeaway but keeps his freedom
Peter Ward, of Sunderland, was already on bail for a one-punch attack when he struck again and caused devastation
Love Island's bombshell George Knight has 'quit' the ITV show
He has left the series, which has only just started airing on ITV
Convicted killer serving life sentence over torture of lover's partner dies at HMP Frankland
Steven Martin was jailed for life for his role in the murder of "caring and loving" Andrew Gardner, who died in agony