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Blue Badge holders could be able to park in 2 new locations after rule change - DfT statement
Officials have secured agreement with one destination and the other is in final talks the Department for Transport said
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Met Office names all UK areas facing snow before Monday - full list
The Met Office has forecast snow over Scottish hills and heavy rain across southwest England and south Wales from Thursday to Monday with Storm Ingrid bringing strong winds
Man in court after protest in Newcastle City Centre over asylum hotels
He denied a religiously-aggravated public order offence, claiming he hadn't meant anyone to be caused harassment, alarm or distress
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Former North Shields college approved for conversion into dozens of new flats
The former college has been granted a new lease of life
New Tyneside children's home will be 'far from Tracy Beaker', locals told
A new children's home has been approved despite local opposition to the plans
Angry boyfriend threw wheelie bin at partner's car after she asked him to leave
He was on a suspended sentence at the time
North East teacher banned after inappropriate emails with pupil applies to return to profession
It has been almost 18 years since technology teacher Mark Walker was banned from the classroom
Preparations for bid to make North Shields Town of Culture 2028
Collaboration between the council and various organisations is underway to prepare a bid to make North Shields Town of Culture 2028.
Cancer postcode lottery 'will end', health minister tells North Shields fishermen
Dr Zubir Ahmed told fishermen on Tyneside the Department of Health and Social Care would be "matching" their efforts and working to end a "postcode lottery" in cancer care
Woman arrested after man sustains facial injuries 'caused by blade' in Tyneside 'disturbance'
Police and ambulance crews were called on Thursday afternoon following reports of disturbance
Police searching for missing 91-year-old last seen in Newcastle
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man named Paul, 91
One person taken to hospital after major 999 response closes Tyneside road
A section of the road was cordoned off by police
Evil Newcastle killer 'hid for days' in prison when it was revealed he had murdered vulnerable man
A former HMP Frankland prison officer has lifted the lid on the Newcastle murderer's life behind bars
Everything you need to know about the proposed Whitley Bay car parks charges
Anger continues to mount over proposals to introduce fees for both permits and car parks in Whitley Bay
Mum whose bulldog was stolen outside Newcastle pharmacy by 'lonely' thief says it's 'not an excuse'
Shaun Flaherty has been sentenced at Newcastle Magistrates' Court for stealing Lizzie
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, January 22
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Harry Styles announces ‘Together, Together’ world tour with six‑night Wembley takeover
The star has also announced a series of special guests
North East family win £1m on National Lotto after matching five numbers
The family syndicate won the major windfall on the National Lottery Lotto draw
Brooklyn Beckham and wife embrace as they’re seen for first time since family fallout
The couple were seen walking down the shoreline in Malibu
North East man tells court he is not guilty of deliberately spreading HIV and rape
Adam Hall is standing trial charged with offences including GBH with intent and rape, which he denies