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Tyneside woman cruelly killed cat 'for no reason' with its suffering 'entirely avoidable'
Chloe Stanley, who claimed she was a cat fosterer and behaviourist, killed two-year-old Ash within 24 hours of taking her in
A1 closed in Northumberland for 'emergency roadworks operation' overnight with diversions in place
All northbound lanes are closed, as well as one southbound lane for traffic heading in the opposite direction
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North East mum defies stage 4 cancer diagnosis to become fully qualified nurse at 55
Maggie Barnett said she "refused to be defeated" in her quest to become a nurse.
Son burgled dad's Northumberland home on Christmas Day and made himself a ham sandwich
John Luke, of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, left his own dad living in fear after breaking into his home through a bedroom window
Inside LNER's 'next generation' trains as Newcastle travellers promised 'improved experience'
The 10 upcoming East Coast Main Line vehicles are said to be 'state-of-the-art', as the latest images of the carriages' interior show
North Shields office block conversion into dozens new homes up for council decision
The Sidney Street office block could be given a new lease of life if councillors approve new housing plans.
Controversial quarry plans in Northumberland countryside approved for second time
2.8 million tonnes of dolerite will be extracted over the next two decades
Tyne Tunnel toll increase confirmed with higher prices set to come into force later this year
The cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel will rise by 10p for cars and 20p for large vehicles from May this year, it has been confirmed
'Positive change' at Newcastle hospitals in two years since damning report
External advisers from Grant Thornton LLP found the new leadership at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust had made "substantial" progress since 2024
Northumberland County Council bosses confident savings programme can achieve balanced budget
The programme needs to make millions of pounds in savings in the coming year
'Obsessive' Newcastle stalker harassed ex-girlfriend from jail with up to 50 calls a day
Scott Hulse, of Throckley, was unable to accept the relationship was over with his ex-girlfriend and bombarded her with calls
Iconic soap actress dies as family plans touching final tribute to TV star
A well-loved actress, who starred in two soap operas and worked on both stage and screen, has died as her family share details of their incredible upcoming tribute
Met Office snow warning as North East faces 'rare and dangerous' weather event
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of England and Wales, with 16 areas facing a rare and potentially dangerous weather phenomenon - freezing rain
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, February 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
North East woman diagnosed with anxiety after suffering chest pain actually had cancer
Emma Herring, 22, was told her chest pains were down to anxiety - but it was actually Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma
North East mayor Kim McGuinness takes leave of absence after 'routine surgery'
Council leaders were told on Tuesday that mayor Kim McGuinness is currently off work as she recovers after undergoing an operation last week
Metro's new £2.50 fare cap approved – but many ticket prices will rise in April
April 1 will see the launch of a £2.50 single journey fare cap for Metro passengers who use a Pop card, but not everyone will benefit from the price limit
North Tyneside Council finance chief to take new role in Northumberland
Jon Ritchie is set for a new over £160,000 a year role in Northumberland County Council.
North East couples whose wedding day turned into disaster mark 50th anniversary
Sandra and Steven Taylor and June and Bob Beat, from Gateshead, were left with nothing but crisps and nuts to eat at their wedding reception after the caterers went bust