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Embarrassing spelling blunder appears on Gateshead street sign leaving residents baffled
The quiet cul-de-sac in Wardley says Slaley Close on one side of the road and Slayley Close on the other
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Whitley Bay hotel declared unsafe to house people after fire safety failures discovered
The Alexander Hotel on South Parade has been issued the notice by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Tyneside corner shop granted alcohol licence despite defecation complaints
A shop in Forest Hall has been allowed to sell alcohol despite a petition against the proposal amassing almost 500 names
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Woman found burglar in her bedroom at Whitley Bay home claiming he was 'lost'
Joseph Bell, of North Shields, was ordered out of the house by the shocked mum after he'd taken her purse and bank card
Pagazzi Lighting closes 11 stores in Scotland and Northern England with 70 job losses
Pagazzi Lighting, a family-run lighting specialist that has been operating for nearly 50 years, has closed 11 of its retail stores and made 70 staff redundant after entering administration
Plans for new Northumberland holiday park lodged featuring 160 caravan pitches
The site would include 120 static caravans alongside 40 touring pitches for touring caravans or motorhomes
The North East's most expensive street where the average house price is over £1.7m
Runnymede Road in Darras Hall has once again been named the North East's most expensive street
Hebburn Town chairman 'over the moon' after £2m transformation plans given green light
Hebburn Town is set for new pitches, a new stand, more community spaces, and a bigger car park
Inside the new build homes perfect for first-time buyers or growing families in Newcastle
Bellway North East has a number of show-homes showcasing contemporary, energy-efficient properties
Northumberland primary school kitchen closed for three days after food hygiene inspection
The kitchen at Burnside Primary School in Cramlington has now reopened to following a follow-up visit on Monday
New £2.4m children's home in Longbenton would help council's escalating childcare costs
Thanks for government match funding, the council hopes the proposed facility will lower the costs of external care placements
Plans emerge for second data centre in Northumberland which could create up to 640 jobs
It is claimed that between 460 and 640 direct jobs could be supported if the data centre comes to fruition
I’m pledging £42million to boost skills, deliver events and support the North East’s small venues
The North East Mayor has unveiled a £104 million package to boost the region’s creative industries.
North East Mayor commits £24m to Gateshead Quays arena site
Plans for a new arena on the banks of the Tyne have taken a major step forward, as Gateshead Quays is set to receive £24m from North East Mayor Kim McGuinness to get work started.
North East sailor who raped boy while on Royal Navy leave tried to buy his silence with sweets
John Henderson, formerly of Northumberland, is now serving lengthy prison sentence for raping and sexually assaulting two young boys
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 9
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Moment water main bursts firing out jet 30ft into the air in South Shields
Northumbrian Water is carrying out repairs on the scene after water was seen shooting into the air from a bust pipe
New cash to rescue Gateshead arena and Sunderland Crown Works film studio in mayor's £104m plan
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has announced funding to finally kickstart work on the major projects, but they are being scaled back
South Shields boy, 3, thriving after battling back from three open heart operations
Bobby Thompson was born with a hole in his heart and has bravely battled through major surgeries at the Freeman Hospital
Rachel Reeves issues fuel price update as Iran war sees pump price soar
The Chancellor was speaking as fuel prices reached their highest level since 2022 in response to the crisis