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'It shouldn't have taken six years to diagnose our son's rare disease'
The mum of a tot who spent months at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary for a bone marrow transplant has spoken of the years-long journey to a diagnosis in their native Wales.
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When do the clocks change in the UK in 2026 - and do we gain extra hour in bed?
Clocks across most of the USA will change this weekend but the UK has a different schedule
Wake at Whickham pub descended into chaos after family row left dad with catastrophic head injuries
Company director Paul Wharton remains in hospital eight months after he was assaulted by second cousin Shaun Allan, of Gosforth
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'Rollercoaster mad' Newcastle couple spent over £325k on trips to Disney world
'Florida Phil' and wife Melanie who first visited the theme park in 1999 have clocked up more than 80 trips since
Tributes to 'highly-regarded' artist whose sand drawings transformed incredible North East beaches
Ken Turnell was a highly-regarded sculpturist.
Fears over North East council reliance on AI after 'terrifying' errors
Plans for North East council workers to make more use of artificial intelligence (AI) in order to slash public spending have sparked worries over “terrifying” errors.
Police issue fresh appeal to find missing North East teen not seen in more than two weeks
15-year-old Reece, whose surname has not been disclosed, was last seen in Houghton-le-Spring on February 17
'I served in same prison as Ian Huntley – another monster is set for same fate'
Wayne Couzens is reportedly 'petrified' in HMP Frankland after Ian Huntley's brutal attack, with a former inmate warning that Sarah Everard's killer could be targeted next
Dubai issues emergency alerts on phones over 'missile attacks'
Emergency alerts sound on phones in Dubai with people people urged to "seek immediate shelter" over the threat of missile attacks from Iran as the Middle East
Work on North East housing estate pressing ahead after blaze tore through historic pub
In 2023, national house-builder Lovell Partnerships revealed they had acquired the building and surrounding land
UK travellers issued 'severe disruption' warning for destination in Europe
People are being warned to expect 'potential cancellations at short notice' for flights as well as train journeys over several days next week
M&S joins Aldi and Lidl with new £13 rule coming into force from April
Marks and Spencer has announced a 6.4% pay increase for 55,000 UK store colleagues from April
DWP making major PIP rule change affecting benefit claimants from April 2026
If you are planning to claim PIP payments from the Government, you may be affected by the upcoming change announced by the DWP
Ant McPartlin offers rare insight into his marriage as Dec brands him 'icky'
Ant McPartlin has revealed he and his wife Anne-Marie 'kiss a lot' - but best mate Dec Donnelly told him to 'keep it for the bedroom'
BBC TV Licence could be scrapped as business leaders brand it 'not fit for purpose'
The BBC has called on the Government to support a new, fairer funding model as business leaders criticise the licence fee as archaic
Every medical condition that exempts you from being called up to the Army
Ministers have stated the UK must be prepared for 'war in our homeland' with talk of conscription becoming more serious
Exact date DWP payments will rise in April 2026 for State Pension, PIP and other benefits
State Pension rates will go up by 4.8% while those on working age or disability benefits will see an increase of 3.8%
North East Premium Bond winners in March 2026 with over £520,000 won in region
Are you a winner this month? Time to find out!
UK drivers warned as petrol and diesel prices could rise 10p this weekend
Prices have already risen to 133.4p for petrol and 143.2p for diesel at UK forecourts due to the war in the Middle East, with experts warning they could go up by 10p per litre by the weekend
WW3 survival bag and key items to stock up on as Middle East conflict continues
Trump's offensive against Iran has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting UK fuel prices, household goods and everyday essentials