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Newcastle barber shop forced to close after car crashes into premises and then flees the scene
Faded Barbers is behind a police cordon after the crash
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Autistic girl, 7, found face down in pond as charity calls it 'every parents worst fear'
Charity Little Rainbows Doncaster paid tribute to a "beautiful, deeply loved seven-year-old girl"
Full list of where North East drivers can find the cheapest petrol in the region
The Fuel Finder website lists petrol and diesel prices in the region
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Driver forced out of his car in terrifying Sunderland carjacking attempt
Regan King insinuated he had a weapon concealed in his waistband during the incident
North East pervert remotely abused eight-year-old girl in Australia in 'horrific messages'
Simon Bell, who is vulnerable, got the youngster to send him indecent images in sickening exchanges online
Defence Secretary responds after Russian spy subs spotted over UK pipelines
A Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines were spotted loitering over undersea cables in the North Atlantic
Key details as plans submitted for 115 new North East homes
Bellway Homes has applied to build 115 properties on land at Victoria Road West, along with a playing pitch and associated infrastructure
EU countries using new entry system as easyJet issues 'longer queues' message
Holidaymakers may find they have to wait for longer at airports as a new Entry/Exit System is being implemented across European countries
Pensioners could get £5,959 a year through 'one of most underclaimed' DWP benefits
Consumer experts have given an explanation of Attendance Allowance, who is eligible for it and how you can claim it to boost your income if you are of State Pension age
British Gas updates customers on 'energy crisis' and how UK bills could be affected
A representative from the firm explained the impact of the Iran war on UK energy prices and what it means for household energy bills
Easyjet warns travellers 'you will not board and will miss flight' over new border checks
The new entry and exit system for EU countries, including Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy and France, could cause longer waits at airports
Ant and Dec share 'worst ever' I'm A Celebrity contestants who left them fuming
Presenting duo Ant and Dec have been the face of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! since it first launched in 2002, but some campmates have frustrated them
Nameplates from world's first passenger train Locomotion No. 1 going to auction
The original Locomotion No. 1 is exhibited at Locomotion in Shildon, with the nameplates up for auction likely to be from when it was exhibited in Paris in 1889
Russian warship spotted in UK waters as Keir Starmer issues strong warning
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in March gave special forces the authority to capture the ships illegally ferrying oil to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
Thousands of PayPal users to get free £20
PayPal has explained who can get the free spend
I tried sausage rolls from Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's - only one beat Greggs
Sausage rolls are a picnic staple, but with so many supermarkets offering their own versions, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. I tested five major supermarkets to find the best value and taste
Grand National 2026 full list of 34 confirmed Aintree runners
All 34 horses guaranteed a run in this year's Grand National have been confirmed following the final declaration, with I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett leading the field at Aintree.
UK gardeners urged to place old milk cartons on laws this spring
Birds often struggle to find enough food in early spring, so by making a simple bird feeder using an empty milk carton, you can help them survive the season
Teenager arrested after Tyneside cannabis farm worth £55k is discovered
A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm with an estimated was found
Sunderland residents urged to submit photographs for unique art installation at Culture House
The creative team includes musician and sound artist Ross Millard; video artist and sound designer Jeremy Bradfield; and creative technologist Ben Lawrence