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'Huge honour' for Norwegian silversmiths as creation displayed on Lord Mayor's tree
Stian Wasmuth said it was a "good feeling to make something special" after a complicated process of
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North East criminal escaped from prison and burgled shop while on the run for three months
Michael Curran wandered out of the open prison to come home to the North East, where he burgled a butchers and beer shop in Heaton
Concerns after woman's death in North East mental health hospital over 'tablets in her pockets'
A coroner has raised concerns over a woman's mental health care after she died following a "complete lack of clarity" over what medication she had taken.
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Horror as boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal tourist town
The suspect reportedly died after a blast caused by a gas leak
Savage North East thug bit off top of takeaway worker's ear when refused free food
Wayne Kilty, of Sunderland, has been jailed for brutally attacking a member of staff at a Chinese restaurant
Neglected Reggie found at home with 'overwhelming smell' and severe skin disease
Reggie endured weeks of suffering due to several untreated conditions having not been to the vets in around two years
New plans to create 27 flats by transforming North Shields office block
A new firm has applied to convert the office block into dozens of new homes
Plans to bring popular North Shields pub and music venue back to life
The Magnesia Bank could be on the brink of return having closed in 2023
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, December 23
The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, December 23 - live breaking updates below
Clash over looming council tax rises in Northumberland ahead of next year’s budget
The Government's calculations presumed maximum rises in council tax every year until 2029
Government waters down inheritance tax rise for farmers after months of protests
The threshold for the controversial tax has been more than doubled per person
Housing provider expands its mental health services across Newcastle
Karbon Homes has secured a three-year contract with Newcastle City Council worth over £1.6m, to provide supported accommodation and floating support for people with mental health needs
Labour Party offices in Newcastle vandalised with 'Free Gaza' graffiti and windows smashed
Northumbria Police were called to the Labour offices in Newcastle city centre today after damage was caused
19 adorable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
Newcastle United fan who suffered stroke at cup final finally returns home for Christmas
Cramlington dad Mark Todd is lucky to be alive, never mind home for Christmas with little Emmett, after a health scare at Wembley
Northumbria Police facing calls to beef up rural presence as quadbike thefts soar
Thefts of the 'valuable vehicles' have more than doubled in the past 12 months
Vera to make ITV 'return' for Christmas a year on from last ever episode
Vera makes a rather surprising appearance in the Christmas TV guide almost a year after its final aired on ITV
Gateshead firm secures US Food & Drink Administration approval for new drug for adolescents
Shield Therapeutics, which has a base in Gateshead, has secured an extension for its iron deficiency drug, meaning it can now be used by adolescents.
Court hears drunk gang joined in savage group attack over fling claims
A drunk gran who joined in a savage group attack on a woman she accused of having a fling with her partner has kept her freedom.