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Newcastle City Council leader faces no confidence vote after Labour loses majority
The Liberal Democrat opposition are planning to trigger a vote to remove Labour council leader Karen Kilgour in December, after a string of resignations wiped out her party's majority
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UK Health Security Agency reports fourth UK case of more contagious mpox strain
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the overall risk to the population "remains low"
Newcastle tower block demolition delayed to avoid clash with Benwell explosion one-month anniversary
The date of a controlled explosion that will bring down Hexham House in Walker has been pushed back, as it would have fallen exactly a month after the tragic Violet Close blast
Meet the Durham TikTok sensation who makes history fun for over 500,000 followers
The History Gossip, real name Katie Kennedy, has amassed a huge audience for her amusing online content
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Newcastle mourns explosion victims as people of Benwell praised for 'bravery' in wake of tragedy
A minute's silence was held at Newcastle City Council on Wednesday evening, three weeks on from the tragic Violet Close explosion that killed two people
Tuition fees hike welcomed by North East universities but 'work still to be done'
North East universities have welcomed the tuition fee rise but want to see more support for the higher education sector
'Unfettered power' - North East academics react to Donald Trump's election win
Professors at Newcastle, Northumbria and Durham universities have all had their say after Donald Trump's unprecedented victory
Tyne and Wear and Northumberland Fire Services thank residents for support after Bonfire Night
The two North East services were well prepared for one of their busiest times of the year.
New pictures show scale of devastation at blast scene as three manslaughter suspects held
Seven-year-old Archie York and Jason Laws, 35, were killed in the explosion at Violet Close
Farmers picket Northern Farming Conference in Hexham to protest 'devastating' changes to industry
New policies brought in by the Labour Government have been slammed by farmers
St Oswald’s Hospice devoted Chair Dr Christine English steps down from board
Dr Christine English is set to step down from her role as Chair of the Board of Trustees at St Oswald’s Hospice this month
Terrifying moment masked raider targets Gateshead shop armed with metal rod
Police are hunting the robber that got away with three bottles of vodka
Newcastle United fans can win Alexander Isak's matchworn shirt with Royal British Legion charity
Alexander Isak scored the winning goal as Newcastle beat Arsenal - and now his matchworn shirt is available for fans.
Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary looks at shoplifting, theft and nuisance behaviour
A new and exclusive documentary explores the real impact of crime on lives and communities, and why so many incidents are going unreported, unsolved and unpunished.
County Durham firefighters and fire engines attacked on Bonfire Night in 'disgusting' scenes
Firefighters had lit fireworks directed at them, while bricks were thrown at two fire engines
Sunderland murderer who left ex with 123 injuries including cigarette burns jailed for life
Stephen Todd, of Sunderland, subjected Melissa Eastick to repeated attacks in his home which caused her death
Eddie Howe opens new service to support loved ones of families facing their final days at Freeman Hospital
The Haven at the Freeman hospital is the second space of its kind to open in Newcastle, and offers a quiet space for families and carers away from their loved one's ward
Silent Crime: Police Federation boss on why officers are stretched- and the ‘real issue’ impacting forces
The Police Federation has warned that the policing sector needs to “wake up” if it wants to serve the public properly and regain trust in the service.
Gosforth beautician grabbed colleague by the hair and smashed head off car roof
Lauren Brown assaulted the woman in a car park at an industrial estate in Kingston Park