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St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay is taking applications for roles in its visitor Centre

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Eight Sunderland neighbours in a block of flats win share of £1 million postcode lottery
Their windfalls means local charities will also benefit from a vital funding boost


From shoplifters to perverts - the criminals who struck in Newcastle city centre
A number of people have appeared before the courts for their crimes in the city centre

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Inside the spacious £630,000 home in the centre of seaside town named among best to live in UK
The five-bedroom property on Argyle Street, being marketed by Brannen & Partners, has several fireplaces


County Durham man to climb two of highest Alps peaks in epic one week challenge
The challenge is in aid of supporting vulnerable children, young people and families in the North East


Newcastle city centre had the most reports of antisocial behaviour in England in 2024
There were more reports of antisocial behaviour in Newcastle city centre than even in the busiest tourist areas of London last year, according to new data.


Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner crowned after dramatic final
Celebrity Big Brother has finally crowned its 2025 winner after almost three weeks in the iconic house


Drunken bully nearly tore partner's jeans off and grabbed her neck during terrifying bus ordeal
Andrew Holland, 55, was given a 23 week prison sentence


Cancer care centre Maggie's at Freeman Hospital opens new annexe to support community
Maggie's at the Freeman Hospital hopes that the new annexe will enable it to support more people, with 16,000 visitors in 2024


Gateshead rapist who left victim 'living every day in fear' jailed
Thomas White, 36, was found guilty of several sex offences and two counts of intentional strangulation at Newcastle Crown Court


North East MP tells Parliament Supreme Court ruling on gender is 'step backwards'
Kate Osborne told Parliament that she fears being challenged when accessing facilities, and that the ruling will not just have implications on trans women


Newcastle Town Moor flood prevention plans approved by city council
Councillors have backed plans to help prevent flood events on the Town Moor and neighbouring areas


Plans for Newcastle West End block of flats rejected over flooding worries
The plans for Westmorland Road have been reject over a number of concerns, including flooding


What we know so far about Tyne and Wear Metro issue after new trains pulled from service
An image circulating on social media has shown a new Metro train pulled into a station with a door open on the wrong side of the carriage, facing onto the tracks instead of the platform


EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, April 25
The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for April 25, 2025 - live breaking updates below


Tyne and Wear Metro passengers react as more details emerge on new trains' door problem
It emerged on Thursday all the five active trains from Stadler's newly-built Metro fleet had been pulled from public service due to a problem with their doors


Three more North East councillors taken to court over unpaid council tax bills
North Tyneside Council has joined Newcastle and Durham in confirming it has issued its own councillors with court summons over council tax arrears, but has refused to say who


Mum's heartbreak as danger driver who killed her teenage son appeals prison sentence
Corey Mavin was one of two young people killed after Garry Robinson got behind the wheel while high on cocaine


New strike action announced at Newcastle University
Walk-outs are due to begin again at Newcastle University due to union concerns over potential job losses


B&M set to open a brand new store at a former Homebase in the Tyne Valley
B&M is bringing a new store to the North East.
