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Sneak peek at new winter event 'Enchanted City' which will light up Newcastle after dark
The after-dark experience will transform Northumbria University's City Campus this weekend
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Mutant flu virus 'now or never' warning as parents urged to get kids vaccinated
NHS officials are urging parents to vaccinate children before Christmas as flu infections rise rapidly in younger age groups
Byker care home welcomes 'pat on the back' after winning prestigious award
The staff at Byker Lodge welcomed news they'd won a regional Great British Care Award
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Over £5,000 raised for North East charity's 'Mental Elf Festive Fun Run'
Regional charity sees success in donations toward local mental health services
Covid fraud cost taxpayers £10.9 billion but much now 'beyond recovery'
The independent report released its findings today, detailing the scope of Covid fraud
Woman allegedly broke acquaintance's wrist after altercation near Newcastle home
Stevie Spence is accused of shoving the victim, causing her to fall to the pavement on a street in Lemington
Northumberland couple prosecuted after illegally netting 174 lobsters
Charles and Brenda Denton were found guilty of four offences which breach national and local fisheries legislation
Mums rate maternity staff care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead as best in England
Maternity care in Gateshead has been lauded by new mums in a national survey
More than 800 'Martha's Rule' requests for NHS second opinions since scheme began in the North East
Martha's Rule is designed to give NHS patients and their families reassurance about their care - and the ability to access rapid second opinions
UK government issues a major warning for households with a tumble dryer
The warning is for specific brands of tumble dryers, with an "urgent safety check" ordered
Dilapidated former Gateshead nursery approved for conversion into nine flats
A building dating back to the 1920's in Felling has been granted a new lease of life
'High levels' of drug-taking at North East prison results in increase in violence, report finds
A recently published report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons found the Category C prison to be 'reasonably good' across all assessments
Northumbria Police arrest 66 people in 10 days as part of crackdown on drink and drug drivers
The force is supporting a festive operation led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC)
Everything you need to know about HogmanHoway 5k Run in Newcastle city centre on New Year’s Eve
The run begins and ends at Newcastle Civic Centre on December 31
Road closed and two people taken to hospital after two cars crash into property in Sunderland
Police and paramedics rushed to Market Crescent in New Herrington on Wednesday afternoon
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, December 10
We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
Basing our new legal AI firm in Newcastle reflects our belief in the capability across the North East
AttiFin AI, a UK legal-AI startup, has raised £5 million in seed funding ahead of its planned launch in early 2026.
Central Station new entrance finally opens after seven-year wait, as taxi rank relocation dropped
A new gateway to Central Station has been opened opposite the Centre for Life, but linked plans for a major rejig of the station's taxi rank and car parks have been dropped
North East artist marks 100th birthday with exhibition to thank hospital that saved him twice
David Hughes is thanking the teams at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a very special exhibition
Mayor makes exciting announcement to keep bus fares affordable
Bus fares across Tyne and Wear will be frozen at a maximum of £2.50 for adults and £1 for young people for at least the next 15 months.