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Key Northumberland road to close for three months to build cycle lane
a 1.5 mile diversion will be in place for the duration of the closure
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Plans submitted for second multi-billion pound data centre in Northumberland
The proposed development is estimated to cost almost £4 billion
Walker Park promise as 'lawless' area set for £415,000 sports pitch investment
Two new Playzones are set to be built in Walker Park, under an effort to boost access to sports facilities and help combat the area's major anti-social behaviour problems
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Byker murder investigators launch 'electric motorbike' appeal as alleged victim named
Gino Robb, 25, from Newcastle was allegedly murdered in Byker and a police investigation has been launched
North East mayor backs Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
Kim McGuinness says she would back Andy Burnham in a Labour leadership contest and warned that the British public will not accept Keir Starmer as PM for much longer
A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates as six-vehicle collision causes tailbacks on major North East route
One lane was closed on the A1(M) northbound following a crash this afternoon
'Extremely violent' North East double murderer who killed woman and stabbed detective given whole life order
David Taylor will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murders of Alisha Apostoloff-Boyarin in 2022, and Kyle Bevan, who he killed in HMP Wakefield
Urgent alert for anyone using football nets in back garden this summer
The RSPCA has warned that sports equipment poes a serious risk to wildlife
Have your say on the next Prime Minister after Andy Burnham wins by-election
As political waves are made in the Makerfield by-election, could we see a new Prime Minister soon?
New apartments coming to Ouseburn as council finally approves redrawn plans after appeal battle
Plans to bulldoze a 'grubby' site in Lime Street to make way for a six-storey apartment block have finally won the backing of Newcastle City Council
North East city centre cordoned off following reports of 'suspicious package'
Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Clayport Library in Durham city centre
16 brilliant nostalgic photos of the Hoppings in Newcastle in 2016
The Hoppings are back for another year, here is what it looked like 10 years ago
DWP big PIP update as rule changes considered with deadline 'within month'
Secretary of State Pat McFadden told MPs review could mean 'cost cuts' as face-to-face assessments one area being looked at
Watch moment Northumbria Police officer borrows teen's bike to chase down prolific shoplifter
Philip Padgett, 32, of no fixed address, was charged in connection with more than 30 reports of shoplifting
Heatwave rights you need to know as temps set to soar in North East again
Learn your rights for working in high temperatures as the North East nears heatwave temperatures
DWP Pension Credit holiday rules every claimant should know
More than 1.4 million older people across Great Britain are currently receiving Pension Credit
Byker murder investigation continues as police release update after death of man in 20s
A murder investigation has been launched by Northumbria Police following a suspected assault in Byker
What now for North East MPs after Andy Burnham's election victory
The Greater Manchester mayor's victory in the Makerfield by-election is likely to lead to a challenge for the Labour leadership
New house buying rules will stop you getting gazumped
There will be more new protections for buyers
Gateshead residents feel unsupported after Autism and ADHD diagnosis, report finds
Younger adults and those over 50 feel there is a lack of support after an ASD or ADHD diagnosis.