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Shields Ferry update with service still suspended after Storm Chandra damage
The Shields Ferry has been off since last Thursday because of damage to its landing in North Shields, with operator Nexus hopeful that service can be restored this week
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Our daughter, 6, has been given weeks to live after a sprained arm turned out to be a rare form of cancer
A little girl whose arm pain was dismissed as a sprain has been given just weeks to live after her symptoms turned out to be a rare form of cancer.
Woman dies following collision involving truck and BMW on A66 in County Durham
The collision happened on the westbound carriageway of the A66, near Boldron, at 7.15am on Monday
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Weather maps shows three blizzards to hit UK in one week
Some parts of the UK could see as much as 20 inches of snow
Sir Keir Starmer says Angela Rayner has 'future role to play' as PM hints at comeback
Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted Angela Rayner to come back to the front line 'at the right point' following her resignation
Tyne Tunnel toll hike decision this week with price increasing by up to 20p per journey
The Tyne Tunnel toll is expected to jump again in May this year, with regional bosses warning that not imposing a hike would cause a “substantial financial risk”
Court hears woman killed cat within hours of rescuing it
A woman who killed a cat within hours of rescuing it has kept her freedom.
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Paedophile who targeted two schoolchildren jailed for 24 years
A peadophile who targeted two schoolchildren has been jailed for 24 years.
Russian captain 'pressed wrong button' before fatal ship crash in North Sea
The captain of the ship that collided
Millions could have bank cards that are invalid even if they are in date
Millions could be carrying bank cards without a vital security feature as card fraud hits 2 million incidents in the UK
More than 160 North Tyneside jobs at risk amid Tesco Bank restructure
Tesco Bank is looking to leave the Quorum Park offices later this year with plans to move operations north of the border
Loose Women star reveals surprise marriage to panel live on air
Janet Street-Porter has announced she has married her long-term partner Peter Spanton in a surprise video message to her Loose Women co-stars.
'Every detail is scrutinised': UK forces training in Northumberland before leading NATO Special Operations
High-flying scenes show UK forces as they prepare to lead NATO Special Operations.
Fears over-70s who lose driving licences under eyesight plans 'will have no ID'
Department for Transport is consulting on mandatory eyesight tests at 70 which could see drivers lose their licences, sparking concerns about access to ID for essential services
Calls for North Tyneside councillors to undergo criminal record checks
The council's legal department has been asked to consider the possibility of DBS checking elected members.
North East social club seeks to ‘resurrect’ garden in refurb plans amid local objections
Council officers have recommended the plans be approved but locals are concerned about disruption.
Warning as suspected rogue traders try to con elderly Tyneside couple out of £4,000
Two men quoted a couple in Battle Hill £4,000 for repairs on their roof, despite initially quoting £400
Top tips to keep your passport safe as North East holidaymakers seek winter sun
Your passport is one of the most important documents you can own
Jury sent out in trial of Northumberland teenager accused of terrorism offences
The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, has denied preparing acts of terrorism and other offences
Mum pleads with Parole Board to keep ‘monster’ locked up over son's missing head
Documents show Stuart Diamond attended a Parole Board meeting last month