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Family pays tribute to alleged North Shields manslaughter victim who 'carried herself with integrity and kindness'

Lisa Denton's family say that her legacy lives on and that she will always be remembered and loved

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Hobbycraft issues 'stop using' warning over two children's items that may have asbestos

Here are full details of the two products that have been recalled by Hobbycraft, including the reason why the alert has been shared and what to look out for

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Family pay tribute to 'honest and strong' woman who died following suspected assault in North Tyneside

The family of a woman have paid tribute after she died following following a suspected assault in North Shields.

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Universal Credit claimants to get £424 a month from April after new DWP rates confirmed

Millions of benefit claimants across the UK will get an increase in their payments this year - here's what to expect

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North East manufacturer submits plans for major warehouse expansion and new jobs

Engineering firm Cummins has submitted proposals to Darlington Borough Council to develop a warehouse distribution facility next to its existing Salters Lane premises

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PIP claimants issued update before DWP 2026 benefits review

The first ever comprehensive review of PIP eligibility is expected to be submitted by Autumn 2026

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Everything you need to know about former North East MP Peter Mandelson and Epstein ties

The Labour peer's ties to child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have called his position into question

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Major passport rule change coming into force in February affecting 1.2m people

Significant changes to passport rules will apply to British dual nationals from February 25

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Martin Lewis warns of £1,000 credit card rule and adds '1p is the same'

The personal finance guru explained the big penalties people can incur

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Met Office verdict on why North East been so rainy lately as UK sees record rainfall

January 2026 was the wettest on record in some parts of the UK

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North East nurse who felt weight set 'bad example' becomes England kettlebell competitor

Vicky Edwards, from Darlington, rediscovered her "thirst for life" after dropping five dress sizes

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Gateshead's 'most dangerous' areas named as data shows crime hotspots for December 2025

These are the places where the crime was reported across Gateshead throughout December 2025.

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Northern Cancer Alliance welcomes national plan as health bosses commit to 'pioneering projects'

NHS cancer care should be transformed over the next decade, health chiefs said

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North East council under fire after union flags left flying from lamp posts for months

It follows a national campaign last year that was linked to far right activists

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Newcastle brazen bully battered partner then boasted to police 'she won't press charges'

Lee Meade had been released from prison on licence when he savagely attacked the woman

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Whitley Bay and Cullercoats councillors call out prospective housing next to Marden Quarry Park

Councillors have objected to the prospect of land next to the Marden Quarry being earmarked for over 50 homes

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North East has highest rate of obesity in pregnancy as nation faces 'urgent health challenge'

Obesity in pregnancy is a growing problem with implications on maternity safety, experts said

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'The Metro is part of the DNA of this region' - Tyne and Wear Metro features in new BBC drama

Doppelgänger premiered on BBC Three on Sunday night and is also available on iPlayer

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Northumberland woman with rare condition forced to borrow money from others to save her own life

Melanie Hartshorn is recovering in hospital in Barcelona following major surgery

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£3.3m windfall for North East hospices amid huge funding pressures

Hospices including St Oswald's, Willow Burn and St Cuthbert's will receive a share of almost £3.4m from the Government