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North Tyneside school opens again today after major incident
A Tyneside school has reopened today after going into lockdown earlier this week.
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The Traitors winner Rachel Duffy announces death of mother who was inspiration to enter show
While on the BBC show she said she would use the prize money to "create memories with her whilst I'm still lucky enough to have her"
Everything you need to know as second flood alert issued for Tyne & Wear and Seaham as Storm Chandra arrives
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the North East coastline covering Sunderland, Newcastle, South Shields and Seaham.
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Tyneside council gives stance on schools becoming phone-free zones as government issues new directive
North Tyneside Council has said it will work with schools to make them “phone-free environments” throughout the school day.
Snow maps reveal blizzard bringing 69 inches of snow will bury 90% of UK
Another snow storm is forecast to blanket most of the UK with a major blizzard in the coming weeks with some parts seeing as much as almost 70 inches.
Storm Chandra: Shields Ferry closed due to 'adverse weather conditions'
Services on the Shields Ferry have been forced to stop today due to Storm Chandra hitting the UK.
Cancel your £174.50 TV Licence in 6 key situations - full list
Anyone who wants to watch live TV or on-demand content on BBC iPlayer is generally required to have a TV Licence
Driveway rule change to affect thousands of homes as £1,000 update issued
The Department for Transport has scrapped planning permission requirements for EV chargepoints on private land in England, making it easier for drivers to access fuel savings
Child killer Ian Huntley 'distressed' as Xbox taken away in North East prison
Child killer Ian Huntley has reportedly been stripped of his Xbox and moved to an elderly wing within the maximum security Durham prison as part of a crackdown on his rule breaking
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood announces shock departure from BBC after 25 year career
"My job is something I've never taken for granted and I've loved every minute."
Ant and Dec share Simon Cowell reaction as they almost quit Britain's Got Talent
The Britain's Got Talent presenting duo have opened up about flying to LA to tell Simon Cowell they were quitting the ITV series
Storm Chandra Live: Updates as strong winds and heavy rain hit UK with weather warnings
The Met Office says heavy rain could turn to snow over high ground and this may lead to some travel and power disruption in the North East
All we know so far as teenager charged with manslaughter after death of North Shields woman
Lisa Denton, from the North Shields area, was taken to hospital in a critical condition on Saturday night but, despite the efforts of medical staff, died the following morning
'My pain was so bad I couldn't lift a bottle but now I've found miracle cream'
Newcastle mum Sophie Rebecca had 'excruciating' joint pain, but now has hope
A66 Durham closure LIVE as snow closes major North East route amid Storm Chandra
The road has been closed to traffic in both directions as traffic chaos continues due to Storm Chandra, National Highways have confirmed
The Newcastle areas most impated by vehicle crime last year according to police data
Discover which Tyneside areas have seen the most vehicle related incidents based on recent crime data
More than a million people in UK warned to avoid two juices - they could be a health risk
The juices could affect a common medication and put your health at risk
Tribute to 'forgotten' North East architect who designed iconic buildings like Spanish City
Robert Burns Dick, who lived from 1868 to 1954, is credited with designing over 20 well-known buildings that are still in use today
Objections to new Lidl store in Northumberland village
Residents and official bodies have raised objections to the proposed Lidl supermarket on Ponteland's Callerton Lane, with reasons ranging from traffic concerns to flood risks
These are the home appliances you should switch off to save on your energy bill
Some of these devices take up more energy than you expect