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Woman raped by stranger near Redheugh Bridge in early hours attack
Police are investigating after a woman reported she was raped by a man unknown to her in the area of the bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead
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Stepmum 'killed girl, 5, by forcing her in hot bath,' court hears
Janice Nix denies manslaughter
Police searching for flasher who exposed himself to woman in Northumberland town
A woman was reportedly approached by a man who indecently exposed himself to the woman in Hexham with police investigating
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Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs in Europe and merge Sunderland production lines
The cuts have come as the Japanese car maker battles a number of challenges in its markets around the world
Leading stop-smoking campaigner says new law is 'huge for the whole world'
Ailsa Rutter OBE has seen first-hand how awful smoking-related diseases can be. And that's why she has spent decades pushing for change - like the 'radical' new Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Northumberland man took his own life after DWP cut his Universal Credit to £37
Andrew Halliday had been told he would receive just £37 Universal Credit from the DWP which left him fearing he would become homeless
Newcastle City Council local elections 2026: The candidates, big issues, and seats to watch
All 78 council seats in Newcastle are up for grabs this week, on a massive local election day that could radically alter the balance of power on Tyneside
Expert reveals tax-free allowance boost due to HMRC rule on room letting
The method can boost your allowance up to £20,070
Man arrested on suspicion of driving under influence of drugs after A1(M) crash
The incident, on the northbound carriageway, at J62 near Carville, took place just before 11.13am on Sunday, May 3
Poldark star leads 'gripping psychological' drama filmed in North East
The Channel 5 drama features the likes of Eleanor Tomlinson, Matthew Lewis and Callum Woodhouse.
Car reverses into Throckley home causing severe damage before driving off
The incident on The Crescent, near the busy roundabout in the Newcastle village, took place just before 11.45pm on Monday night
Brit couple facing decades in Turkey prison after alleged drug smuggling
Family friends have described the pair as "good kids" who have "done something stupid"
DWP comes under fire as 600,000 benefit claimants earn more than average worker
Politicians have come out against one critical component of benefits payments
Best time and place to watch Eta Aquarid meteor shower light up the night sky
The meteor shower is a popular event for astronomers
Gateshead house left with structural damage after property hit by car before occupants flee scene
The occupants of the vehicle involved fled the scene before Northumbria Police officers arrived on the scene, and an investigation has been launched
Throckley house crash LIVE: Updates after car hits property in Newcastle residential street
Northumbria Police officers are on the scene of the incident, near the property involved which is just off the busy roundabout
A1 in Northumberland closed for nine hours after cars and motorhome in collision
The three-vehicle collision, on the major road at Alnwick, saw a closure enforced for nine hours as the emergency services worked at the scene
Newcastle City Council tax discount and exemptions - who is eligible
If you are struggling financially, you may be able to get help with council tax payments
Body of missing North East teenager last seen nine months ago tragically found
Steven Snowdon, 19, was last seen on August 27 last year, and was spoken to on the phone on August 29, but had not been heard from since
Floral tribute left at scene where man's body was found in Tynemouth
Police are not treating the death as suspicious