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See brave customer tackle would-be thief who tries to steal lager from County Durham shop
The man fled empty handed after two women thwarted his theft from South Moor's Premier store
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Green Party calls for independent investigation into North Tyneside Council's nurdle spill response
While the Greens call for a probe, the local authority says the immediate priority is to protect the beaches
Northumberland fire service becomes one of six teams poised to tackle wildfires
Extensive specialist training means the team could now be deployed to tackle the most serious blazes across the country
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Northumberland thug subjected woman to horrific and 'degrading' two-hour attack
Stewart Bestford left the woman badly injured and fearing he would kill her and has been jailed for nine years
'It would restore my faith in humanity' - Antisemitic attack victim's plea as police close Metro assault probe
The Gateshead man was assaulted and verbally abused on a city station platform
North Shields care home rated outstanding after previously requiring improvement
Collingwood Court was praised by inspectors for a personalised approach to care
Rothbury Estate fundraising drive passes £20m as charities ask public for 'momentous final effort'
The Wildlife Trust and Northumberland Wildlife Trust have until October to raise £30m to buy the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland
Police looking to trace missing Sunderland man last seen 10 days ago
Ernest was last seen in the Thorney Close Road area, near Farringdon, on Sunday, August 2
Crowds gather at Tyneside landmarks to watch the partial solar eclipse
People headed to the Angel of the North and Baltic Square in Gateshead on Wednesday evening
'Pop-up hospital' sees family friendly NHS event transform Newcastle Cathedral
NHS teams have been on-hand to support families during the summer holidays
North East businessman replaced as head of Cadillac F1 team and 'thanked for leadership'
Graeme Lowdon, who is originally from Corbridge, was first announced as the Team Principal of the fledgling outfit in December 2024
'My neighbours think I'm a criminal'- Dad's shock as armed police surround his home while he's on holiday
Liam McCarthy fears police activity at his house could damage his reputation and business
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £2m lottery jackpot
The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws
Balloons, cupcakes and champagne: Sunderland woman celebrates 104th birthday with garden party
In her lifetime, Kitty North has saw five monarchs on the throne and 23 Prime Ministers at number 10
What happened to the £50m vision to radically transform Newcastle city centre?
Major plans were unveiled five years ago to create a vast pedestrianised precinct in Newcastle city centre, running the length of Northumberland Street, Grey Street, and Blackett Street
Two kittiwakes die after being rescued from netting at Newcastle Quayside hotel
The incident on Tuesday evening was attended by both Blyth Wildlife Rescue and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Funeral notices for this week including tributes to beloved mum and devoted grandma
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Watch live as rare solar eclipse takes place in skies above the North East
The skies will darken tonight, as the Moon temporarily blocks the Sun
NHS trust admits delays on £35m new hospital are 'not ideal' after contractor went bust
Merit Construction went into administration midway through the construction of the hospital
'We deserve transparency' - Anger as Government refuses to reveal concerns over £95m college move
An MP has urged education chiefs to come clean, amid a continuing lack of clarity over the problems which led the Government to step in over the building of South Tyneside College's new campus