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National charity slams North East hospital over speech therapist role for Parkinson's patients that 'supported hundreds'
Parkinson's UK said the loss of a specialist speech and language therapist role went against "clear evidence"
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Healthy life expectancy in North East falls over last decade, official figures show
A big gap has opened between the North East and better off areas of the country in the number of years people can expect to live in good health
TV star Si King inspired by his mum and Dave Myers as he backs campaign after visiting North East care firm
Si King, formerly one half of the TV's Hairy Bikers, visited a North East care team to support its new campaign
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest
The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and has been released under investigation by police.
Unemployment in North East rises to highest level in 10 years
North East Chamber of Commerce said the new figures showed the scale of the challenges for those out of work
'Deplorable' Northumberland pervert who discussed sexually abusing baby jailed for sex offences
Ryan Michelini admitted a series of offences, including engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and taking, making and distributing indecent images
NHS norovirus alert as hospital cases hit 'highest level' this winter
The average daily number of norovirus patients in hospitals has exceeded 1,000 for the first time this winter
Council tax rises for every area in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Durham explained
While several North East councils are going for the maximum 4.99% council tax rise this year, that is not the case across the board
North East safe traffic management worker drove at 120mph on A1 in luxury Mercedes while on drugs
Yousef Majid was followed by police driving dangerously from Washington and past Team Valley on the A1
New council tax rates for Northumberland households after increase agreed
Taxpayers will face a raise of 4.99% on last year
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, February 19
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Northumberland Coast dark skies project to tackle light pollution and conserve wildlife
Northumberland Coast National Landscape has received more than £200,000 in National Lottery Funding for its project aiming to "secure the sparkle"
County Durham WWI ledger bought at car boot sale for £20 set to sell for over £1k at auction
The museum-quality register lists the names of 900 men who signed up in just three days in December 1915
Northumberland company fined almost £10,000 for illegal asbestos waste site
Demolition company Reddem Ltd was operating an illegal waste site containing asbestos
Tyne and Wear council tax bills to be hit with maximum rise in fire service precept
The portion of council tax bills in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside which goes to the fire service will increase by 4.99% from April
Northumberland mum who has had cancer seven times hails 'breakthrough' test that 'saved her life'
Carol Coughtrey has had cancer in six different places. She has had bowel, breast, skin, lung, kidney and bladder cancer.
Major firefighting operation launched in Bishop Auckland after huge blaze as smoke seen for miles
Firefighters tackled a huge blaze at Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland
Man critical after motorcycle he was riding crashes into roundabout in Houghton-le-Spring
The collision occurred on the A183 Chester Road in Houghton-le-Spring
Durham County Council approves 1.99% council tax increase after government funding
Council tax bills for County Durham households will increase by 1.99 per cent after the Reform-led council reduced the proposed rise following additional government funding
Lawyers give verdict on what you can do when someone parks on your driveway
The issue can be a major cause of neighbourhood feuds.