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Man arrested after crimewave in Northumberland town among happiest places to live
Northumbria Police confirmed this morning that a man had been arrested in connection with a series of incidents last week
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Mystery Newcastle man wins £1 million Lotto prize with Lucky Dip ticket
A man from Newcastle has become a millionaire after matching five numbers and the bonus ball in the National Lottery draw
Moving funeral held for unknown baby boy after skeleton found under floorboards in County Durham
The baby skeleton was discovered by a contractor at a home wrapped in newspaper from 1910
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22st Sunderland mum lost 10st after theme park 'humiliation'
Danielle McGill was consuming 10,000 calories a day
Northumberland councillor calls for more police resources after suspected petrol station robbery
A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a suspected robbery at the Asda Express Petrol Station in Prudhoe
Boy, 10, fighting for life after Co Antrim crash as family suffer further heartache
Christopher Faulkner remains in critical condition in hospital after a devastating crash that also claimed the life of teenager Callum Hutchinson
Four people in hospital after serious crash on A1 in Northumberland
The two-vehicle collision, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, took place just after 10am, and saw the emergency services descend on the area
Upcoming rule change follows April UK driveway update
The Department for Transport is considering changes
Motorcyclist dies following collision near North East beauty spot
The rider of the motorbike was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, Durham Constabulary confirmed
Police statement after suspected robbery with 'bladed weapon' at Northumberland petrol station
Asda Express staff were left shaken but unharmed following the incident early on Sunday morning
Everything you need to know about summer dog ban on Northumberland beaches in 2026
A partial seasonal dog ban will return from May 1 until September 30. Here's everything you need to know
Dr Amir Khan says 'you're not imagining this' to Brits with ongoing symptom
ITV's Dr Amir Khan has told people to remember they are not alone when they are living with the problem
I'm a Celebrity star Ashley Roberts - 'I thought I was going to get smacked'
Adam Thomas was crowned the latest I'm A Celebrity South Africa legend but the dramatic live ITV final has left viewers stunned
A1 Northumberland crash LIVE: Police on scene with road closed in both directions
Emergency services are at the scene and the road is shut in both directions
Derbyshire trainer sentenced after dog suffers fatal injury in his care
Daniel Fullwood denied inflicting blunt force trauma on the 18-month-old pet
Martin Lewis urges 'sign up' for a document 'more important than a will'
The Money Saving Expert issued the advice this month
Latest Jet2, TUI and easyJet statements and updates over holidays for UK travellers
As of Monday, April 27, here are the latest updates for passengers from three airlines and tour operators regarding holidays
UK tourists heading to Greece warned over 'strict' new beach rules
Tighter limits will be placed on commercial activity along certain beaches including controls on items such as sunbeds
HMRC urges one million UK householders to check if they're owed £473
If your tax code is wrong, you could be owed a refund from HMRC - here's what you need to check and what you can do
'Fines begin in June' after major renting law change on Friday May 1 2026
A huge change is coming at the end of this week for tenants and landlords