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Blue Badge three-month alert as drivers face potential £1,000 and disabled parking ban
A mistake could leave some disabled people breaking the law if they park in the designated bays or on double yellow lines
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Major warning for train passengers on East Coast Main Line ahead of upgrade works
A range of railway upgrades including track renewal and digital signalling testing will begin from this weekend
Moment Northumbria Police officer hurled down flight of stairs by man 'having a bad day'
Jack Kennedy, of Newcastle, has been jailed for an attack on a Northumbria Police officer which he admitted was 'disgusting'
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Greggs reveals plans for new North East bakery despite slump in profits
Ryton could become home to a new Greggs bakery if proposals are approved
The 'boy in a man's world' who became a drug dealer in Newcastle after spiralling into debt
Liam Land was caught when police pulled over a car in Wallsend which stank of cannabis
Tyneside care firm placed in special measures after 'abuse' not spotted by staff
A care firm has been branded 'inadequate' in all areas by the Care Quality Commission following a damning inspection
The 'little known' gardening rules you need to follow to avoid risk of huge fines
Many people with gardens may be unaware regulations apply
Newcastle pre-school placed into lockdown after man seen carrying 'suspected weapon'
A man thought to be carrying a 'suspected weapon' was sighted outside the pre-school, sparking a huge police response
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, March 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Police cordon off Newcastle house with investigation ongoing as officer stands guard
Police have taped off a residential property in Fenham with an officer at the scene on Tuesday evening
Newcastle police officer picked up and thrown downstairs feared he'd broken his neck
Jack Kennedy, who lifted the officer up and threw him down a flight of stairs causing him to land on his head, said he'd 'had a bad day'
Northumbria University staff announce 10 more days of strike action in pensions row
UCU members at Northumbria University have confirmed that they will take another 10 days of strike action, as a dispute over an alleged 'pension grab' continues
The downfall of North East drug dealer who has not learned the error of his ways
Scott Ridley was arrested after police found over 1,000 MDMA lollies, heroin, cannabis and cocaine at his North Shields home
Mum feared son was dead as he lay 'unresponsive' after being knocked down by car in Newcastle
Alfie-Joe is lucky to be alive after being hit by a car in Throckley on Saturday when mum Sian said all her worst nightmares came true at once
'Loyal' Reggie's remarkable recovery after being 'one of skinniest dogs' RSPCA staff had seen
After an incredible recovery 'loyal' Reggie is now looking for a forever home where he can live the life he deserves
North East MP appointed junior health minister as Keir Starmer carries out mini-reshuffle
Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson was appointed on Tuesday
Art consultant made 'unauthorised profits' selling work for Ant and Dec, court told
The High Court was told the unnamed consultant had been receiving sums of money and keeping some while telling Ant and Dec figures were smaller
Hundreds of jobs at risk as major North East manufacturer set to cease production
Elddis – part of the Erwin Hymer Group - has been manufacturing RVs for around 60 years but recent years has seen a steep drop in demand
Iranian woman living in Newcastle says 'it is not a war, it is a rescue operation'
Samira Dehghanazad, who fled Iran in 2022, has spoken out on the US and Israeli strikes on her home country that have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
These 21 adorable North East cats and dogs are searching for their forever homes
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.