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Gateshead civic centre occupancy sees "significant increase" after 2023 report showed as many as 80% of desks unused
Progress is being made on the use of empty space within the centre, say council officials, but talks are ongoing to use more
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63 UK-based users of a dark web site Kidflix hosting child sexual abuse material identified
63 UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency.
Council lists the seven official candidates for Mayor of North Tyneside as May election looms
Seven separate names are now officially listed for the top political job in North Tyneside ahead of polling day, May 1
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Tyne Bridge restoration still on course for 2028 finish despite funding worry and extra repairs
It is now a full year since the restoration work on the Tyne Bridge began and, while the famous crossing is in a worse state than feared, the project remains on schedule
Archie York's mum tells of 'living nightmare' since losing her precious son in Benwell explosion
Money raised in Archie's memory will now help the hospital that supported his family in aftermath of the Violet Close blast
Newcastle Central Motorway inspections reveal concrete decay after Gateshead Flyover closure
Inspections carried out on the A167 Central Motorway in Newcastle have revealed some areas of concern, the problems are not on the level of the condemned Gateshead Flyover
Mum of murdered County Durham tot Maya Chappell fails in bid to have jail sentence reduced
Dana Carr's nine-year prison sentence for child cruelty and allowing the death of a child has been upheld
15 North East inventors who changed the world as we know it
We all know there have been some amazing people who have called the North East home.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS trust slammed after missing cancer referral targets
Trust bosses were told the missed targets would cost lives
Optimism Northumberland County Council's budget will be balanced by end of financial year
The latest projections, which cover the period up to the end of December, forecast a £3 million overspend
Man due in court after allegedly stealing items from car in Newcastle
Officers received reports of theft from vehicles in the Denton Burn area
Man charged with 64 offences after remains found at funeral directors
Robert Bush, 47, faces a number of charges
Tinder rapist and former Royal Navy pilot who attacked two women branded a 'monster'
Daniel Holland, a former Royal Navy harbour pilot, has been branded a danger after raping women he met on Plenty of Fish and Tinder
I ranked the best restaurants in North Tyneside according to Tripadvisor reviews
Some may be outside the city, but there are plenty of amazing places to eat across the region.
Historic Newcastle cemeteries in line for revamp thanks to National Lottery funding
The grant has been awarded to the city council by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Sunderland's Mickey Callisto credited with getting Queen single back in the charts as he releases own track
He put on a royally good performance on Britain’s Got Talent and now Freddie Mercury mega fan Mickey Callisto has been credited with getting a Queen single back in the charts.
North East nurses take NHS trust to Newcastle tribunal over trans colleague's changing rooms use
Eight nurses are taking action against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Suggestions wanted for name of new Wear footbridge in Sunderland ahead of summer opening
Sunderland City Council is giving residents the opportunity to suggest names for the new Wear footbridge
Tyne Bridge restoration: Government has given 'no indication' of funding missing £6.2m
A Newcastle City Council chief has warned that there has been no indication from the Government that it will come through with the final funding promised for the Tyne Bridge's restoration