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Space-age 3 storey Durham mansion with modern finish for sale with price tag slashed by £200k
This property offers a remarkable blend of luxury, innovation, and lifestyle.

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Police release CCTV in search for missing County Durham man last seen five days ago
Curtis Davies, 32, has not been seen since the early hours of Sunday


Nissan Sunderland confirms it is looking to shed around 250 employees to improve efficiency
Nissan has confirmed it is looking to shed around 250 of its workforce at its Sunderland plant.

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‘I can't stand radio promo’ - Little Mix’s Jade prank calls Rizzle Kicks star boyfriend
North East popstar Jade has hilariously prank called her boyfriend.


Cheryl's killer stalker remanded in custody after breaching restraining order again
Daniel Bannister, 50, was detained after showing up at an address in Buckinghamshire on June 19 where he believed the former Girls Aloud singer might be


Police searching for man in connection with two sexual assaults in Newcastle nightclub
British Transport Police believe the man pictured could help with its enquiries


Over a million State Pensioners face HMRC tax blow over 'stealth rule'
Many more people above State Pension age will breach the higher rate 40% tax threshold this year - here are more details


Newcastle Airport has received praise for helping passengers with reduced mobility
Newcastle Airport has been given top recognition for supporting passengers with reduced mobility.


Police crackdown on motorbike anti-social behaviour as 15 bikes are stopped in Gateshead
The Northumbria Police officers have seized 13 bikes and issued warnings to the riders of two others, in the last eight weeks alone


Drivers could be made to keep a new safety device in car following recent health campaign
The UK-wide campaign has wide support from the public


Sex predator on day release for dentist appointment who tried to rape teenage girl in woodland jailed for life
A sex predator out on day release for a dentist appointment escaped and tried to rape a teenage girl walking alone in woodland.


These 17 adorable dogs and puppies at the Dogs Trust are looking for North East forever homes
Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.


Nissan to cut 250 jobs at Sunderland plant as part of global savings programme
The news comes amid another slump in production figures at the Japanese brand


Missing Mylo Capilla: Police and emergency services search for 13-year-old boy in Teesside
Schoolboy Mylo Capilla was last seen at The Muddies, an area between Ramsey Gardens in Ingleby Barwick and the River Tees


Nuclear bomb attack survival tips vital in the first 10 minutes after huge explosion
With fears of World War 3 mounting, a nuclear attack survival guide has been released detailing what you should do in the first 10 minutes after a nuclear bomb has gone off


Northumbria Police to be equipped with defibrillators in every response car thanks to donation
Thanks to the generosity of the Red Sky Foundation, the force will be the first in the country to have a defib in every response car


The 1975 star Matty Healy 'horrified' by 'dreadful' part of mum Denise Welch's past
Loose Women star Denise Welch has opened up about her life in the public eye and how it has impacted her two sons, Matty and Louis, who she shares with ex-husband Tim Healy


Experts reveal two rare coins in circulation that could be worth £130 - how to spot them
There are two coins currently in circulation that could be worth far more than their face value - and together they could be sold for an incredible £130


UK emergency alert to be sent to every mobile phone with new message
The loud alarm, which took many by surprise when it was first tested in 2023, is part of a crucial public safety trial aimed at preparing Brits for life-threatening situations such as severe weather or national security threats.

Newcastle manufacturer seals massive six-figure deal with Europe's largest energy processing plant
A Newcastle firm has agreed a ground-breaking six-figure manufacturing deal to supply crucial parts to a Norwegian multinational energy company’s flaghip processing plant.