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Newcastle pensioner stalked ex and recorded her dancing leaving her feeling 'disturbed'
Kenneth Gallagher bombarded the victim with messages and calls, some of which were aggressive and left her feeling 'disturbed'
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'I'm not surprised! - Businesses react to Gosforth being voted one of the best places to live
Gosforth was named among the best places to live in the Sunday Times' Best Places to Live guide for 2026
Former Northumberland fish and chip shop with three-bed apartment on the market
The mixed-use property on Alnwick's Victoria Crescent is said to be an "excellent investment opportunity"
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Sycamore Gap sapling planted at Northumberland National Park's Walltown site
A sapling has been planted at Walltown Country Park, which is considered Northumberland National Park's most accessible site
Shola Ameobi launches 2026 Newcastle Dragon Boat Race which will support Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
This year's Dragon Boat Race will support the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
Kenton homes evacuated after man threw missiles at police and claimed to have grenades
Seldon Mudie had drank a bottle of Captain Morgans rum when he threw the objects from a bedroom window during a stand-off with officers
Nationwide £175 payouts for tens of thousands of members
The world's largest building society is known for giving customers free cash
Police statement after bus smashes into Newcastle house causing major damage
The driver was taken to hospital after colliding with the building in Benwell
Skin symptoms that may indicate a Vitamin B12 deficiency
Certain skin signs could be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency, which can be serious if left untreated
21 planning applications in County Durham - new apartments, tree planting and sauna installation
The creation of three apartments, replanting of two trees, and the installation of a sauna are among the latest planning applications in County Durham
Gateshead man racially abused and repeatedly punched taxi driver while 'highly intoxicated'
Jonathan Olley was picked up by the driver in Durham City 'highly intoxicated'
Full list of 37 items waste collectors won't take as England's new bin rules start
New government regulations under the 'Simpler Recycling' initiative mandate what can and can't be collected, with fines up to £400 for improper bin usage
Nationwide members warned this 'may lead to charges'
The building society has sent text messages urging members to make an important check
Pregnant women and cancer patients 'at risk' because of NHS sonographer shortage
The Society of Radiographers has warned that a 24.2% vacancy rate for sonographers across England is causing delays to ultrasound scans
Carer jailed after stealing £30k from blind ex-marine to spend on Greggs and adult content
Ash Morningstar, 32, was jailed for 16 months after pleading guilty to fraud by abuse of position
Five major DWP benefit changes coming in April 2026 that you need to know
Benefit claimants will receive more money from April but there are also several other changes to be aware of, including an update on the two-child benefit limit
Full list of recalled breakfast food as new 'do not eat' alert issued over mouse contamination fears
Food Standard Agency extends 'do not eat' warning to more supermarket products
Full list of people with disabilities who automatically qualify for Motability car
Motability scheme helps with all aspects of getting a car
Severe damage after bus smashes into Newcastle house and one person taken to hospital
A fence has been erected around the damaged building on the residential street
Midsomer Murders actor exposes hidden character that's real star of ITV show
County Durham actor Daniel Casey, who played DS Gavin Troy in Midsomer Murders, is now stepping into the shoes of DCI Tom Barnaby in the stage version of the ITV series