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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.

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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

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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

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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”

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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.

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Russian captain 'pressed wrong button' before fatal ship crash in North Sea

The captain of the ship that collided

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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

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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

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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.

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'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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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