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Meet the 'affectionate' rescue dog in urgent need of a home in Tyne and Wear

Hector the German Wirehaired Pointer x Vizsla was just a puppy when he was rescued by The Setter & Pointer Project and now he is looking for a new home

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Top Newcastle surgeon on using brain implants to help restore patients' mobility

The medical innovation could transform what's possible for people with debilitating conditions from Parkinson's to epilepsy

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Thousands of people take part in The Active Sunderland BIG 3K Run through Sunderland city centre

The event, which was organised by Sunderland City Council, was a sell out

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Girl, 8, waiting for heart transplant celebrates First Communion at Newcastle hospital

Brave eight-year-old girl Aoife Fleming is waiting for a heart transplant at the Freeman Hospital.

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Tributes paid to beloved Tyneside comedian and panto dame after death aged 80

Bob Stott has delighted thousands of theatregoers at the South Shields Customs House with his acting and comic performances

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Sunderland fans pay tribute to Bradley Lowery on what would have been his 15th birthday

Sunderland fans unveiled a flag with Bradley's picture on before kick off, and both sets of fans applauded in the 15th minute to mark Bradley's birthday

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Wallsend man accused of strangling his own mum with a dog lead

Michael Habbershaw allegedly intentionally strangled the woman sometime between November 2024 and August 2025

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These 19 lovable Dogs Trust canines looking for their forever homes in the North East

Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.

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Drivers face £1,000 fine for failing to do one simple job as 150,000 cars clamped

If you don’t complete this job on time, the 'consequences can be significant', according to DVLA officials

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PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefit payment date changes this week

The bank holiday on Monday, May 25, will have an impact on when many benefit claimants will receive their money - here are more details

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UK households could save up to £1,500 on bills with new advice from Martin Lewis

The personal finance specialist explained just how people can receive help with their council tax bills, which benefit claimants may also qualify for

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Kemi Badenoch 'shocked' Tice refused to condemn Sunderland Reform councillor's racist posts

The Conservative leader was disgusted by social media posts made by Reform's Glenn Gibbins claiming Nigerians should be 'melted' and used to 'fill in the potholes'

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Woman in 60s seriously injured in two-vehicle crash which closed busy Newcastle road

The woman was taken to hospital after a crash between a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI and a Nissan Qashqai in Jesmond

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Key UK 2026 driveway rule change now in effect

Many people are affected

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Major quicksand warning issued for popular Northumberland beach

Berwick Coastguard urged those visiting Cocklawburn Beach to keep to recognised paths and coastal routes

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Spain travellers warned hotels 'will evict you' over lesser-known holiday rule

The UK Foreign Office has a raft of advice for people planning to travel to Spain, including some rules many may not know about

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'Monday announcement' for new Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander rules

The Treasury is preparing a sweeping overhaul, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves signing off plans

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Should Brexit be reversed? Wes Streeting admits 'Britain's future lies with Europe'

A majority of Brits would vote to reverse Brexit almost 10 years since voters first decided to leave the European Union, a poll has found

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Health conditions drivers must tell DVLA about or face £1,000 fine - full rules

Here's a list of the rules covering the medical conditions that need to be declared to the DVLA and what drivers need to check

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Tyneside care home where staff turnover so high families have 'no idea who is in charge'

Cleadon Court in South Shields has been graded as 'requires improvement' by Care Quality Commission inspectors