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Health chief's warning as almost one in four North East households can't afford adequate food
Newcastle and Gateshead public health chief Alice Wiseman has warned that food inequality is driving “unmanageable healthcare demands on the NHS”
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Illegal immigrant caught operating large Gateshead cannabis farm with 350 plants
Sabian Bejdo was growing the drug in rooms throughout a property
The dramatic end of a much-loved Tyneside seaside landmark 30 years ago
Tynemouth Plaza was a popular leisure venue from 1878 until 1996, when it was destroyed by fire
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Shields Ferry to remain off throughout weekend after storm damage
The Shields Ferry will remain out of order throughout the weekend.
Newcastle Red Bulls say progress made since takeover despite continued losses
The newly acquired club says "the future is positive, both on and off the field"
Minister says NHS cash too focused on hospitals as top North East GP calls for 'more bums on seats'
Labour health minister Karin Smyth said during a visit to the Metrocentre this week that had been a “shift in the wrong way” that had left the primary care system under strain
Gateshead thief banned from Greggs after targeting store seven times in month
David Walton, who has 104 offences on his lengthy record and was on licence from prison, stole a total of £112.05-worth of food items over Christmas and New Year
Full list of 59 cars to face £5,690 car tax in April 2026 including Mercedes and BMW
Cars from 24 manufacturers face huge first-year VED tax from April 2026, affecting high-emission vehicles from brands including Ford, BMW, Mercedes and Toyota
Neglected dog looking for new home after months of rehabilitation in North East shelter
Three-year-old Lilo has had months of rehabilitation
We've led tours of Newcastle for years, and now we've joined a museum group
Newcastle City Guides have joined North East Museums to promote culture and heritage across the region.
Fiancée of North East 'Superman' set for 100 mile challenge with beloved dog after his tragic death
Lauren Wall is teaming up with her Pitsky Lola to take on the mammoth task throughout February
Five signs of damage on your UK passport that could stop you from travelling
Tourists with a damaged passport may not be able to travel with it - here's what you need to look out for on your document
Geordie-themed drinks firm partners with Lumo and Newcastle Frontrunners to fight 'war on plastic'
WATA, which has created cans for celebrities like Ant and Dec, is part of the exciting collaboration
HMRC instant £100 fine warning from midnight for millions of people as deadline approaches
The deadline is midnight on January 31 - miss it and you will be hit with a £100 fine from HMRC
High street bank NatWest closes 32 branches - full list includes North East
The bank had initially said it would only close seven branches this year.
Alcohol price to rise on February 1 as UK duty increases from Budget imposed
The increase will be hard on pubs and other venues, despite business rates win days ago
Government updates on 'blanket restrictions' for young drivers as Northern Ireland acts
The government has set out its position for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales as Northern Ireland moves ahead with graduated driving licences
Eight planning applications in Gateshead this week in your neighbourhood
This week's planning applicaiton wrap-ups for the Gateshead area.
'Treating myself to a glass of wine gave me neck pain - but I never dreamed it was cancer'
Hollie Thursby lost her own mother to a form of cancer when she was just 10, now she is determined her sons won't have to deal with life without her
Inside 'excellent' Northumberland family home up for sale at £875,000
The six-bedroom detached property in Morpeth which is marketed by Brunton Residential occupies an acre plot