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Father's desperate plea after daughter, 18, dies from meningitis outbreak
Michael Kenny's daughter Juliette, 18, died from meningitis B in Kent. He is now calling for wider NHS access to the menB vaccine for teenagers and young people to prevent other families experiencing the same tragedy.
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Martin Lewis explains 21-day trick to save money as price of petrol skyrockets
The cost of driving seems to be becoming more expensive by the day
MP gives update on government plan for mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers
Motorists aged over 70 could face compulsory eyesight tests as part of the government's Road Safety Strategy
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Newcastle brother charged with threatening to kill sister's baby and break her jaw
Ray Matthewson was also accused of saying he would damage the victim's property
Newcastle New Years Eve sex attacker raped woman then assaulted her husband
Carl Daniels, of Walker, has been jailed after raping a woman in the street then attacking her partner when confronted over what he had done
Newcastle areas to receive millions in Government funding under 'Pride in Place' programme
They will receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next 10 years
The disgusting Northumberland home woman moved out of leaving pets to starve to death
The decomposing remains of two cats and a hamster were found at Christine OVerton's property in Seghill by the RSPCA
Hexham holiday park domestic violence thug has 'distorted beliefs' about relationships
Sam Tandy subjected his partner to a frightening attack which left her injured and scared during a short break near Hexham
YouTube star given five-year football order for going near St James' Park
Cameron Campbell breached his initial football banning order by going near the stadium during an England friendly
Buses rerouted in Houghton-le-Spring due to antisocial behaviour
Go North East services were rerouted in Houghton-le-Spring on Tuesday due to "a large number of youths causing a nuisance and a danger to themselves and others."
Gateshead Flyover demolition finally set to start – but will take six months to complete
The Gateshead Flyover has been closed since December 2024 due to serious safety worries and the concrete structure will finally start to come down next month
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, March 19
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Fears Meadow Well will be 'cut-off' if yobs who smash up buses continue to cause terror
Residents of the troubled Tyneside community have told of their fears and sadness
The reason the Tyne Bridge will be closed to vehicles for the next two nights - and then another five
The bridge will be closed overnight on Thursday and Friday and then Monday to Friday next week
British journalist Steve Sweeney ducking 'Israeli missile strike' caught on camera
The journalist and his cameraman were in southern Lebanon when the missile attack happened
Hexham school requires special measures after Ofsted finds pupils have 'gaps in basic knowledge'
Haydon Bridge High School is failing to provide an acceptable standard of education, an Ofsted inspection found
Arrest made after stolen machinery, vehicles, and trailers seized by police in Hebburn
The recovered items are believed to have been stolen from locations across the country
Northumberland leaders reaffirm commitment to reducing inequalities
Actions include ensuring 2,000 eligible children are signed up to free school meals
Tyneside 'monster' who raped and abused women after giving them ketamine jailed for 18 years
Khamal Hussain, of South Shields, has been jailed for 18 years for targeting two women in sinister attacks after luring them to his home
Boost for Greg James in Newcastle where Comic Relief cycle challenge hits £2m mark
Radio 1 DJ heads through Newcastle this Thursday as he continues travelling 1,000km across the UK on a tandem bike