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'It will mean we can do more' - Top medic and Sir Bobby Robson's son break ground at new £30m cancer centre
The Sir Bobby Robson Institute should be complete in 2027
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Inquest into death of TOWIE star Jordan Wright reveals tragic update
Jordan Wright moved to the popular tourist destination for a fresh start
easyJet issues update to travellers with holidays booked in May amid fuel fears
The airline responded to a customer who asked if their holiday with easyJet would be at risk if there was a shortage of jet fuel
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When Gateshead Flyover demolition will be completed - everything you need to know
Demolition contractors have now begun the six-month operation to bring down the Gateshead Flyover, which has been closed since December 2024 due to safety fears
Veterans gather in Newcastle to commemorate 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth
Former armed forces personnel from the Joint Ex-Servicemen's Association of Newcastle were at the Cenotaph in Old Eldon Square to honour the monarch
North East's 'hidden heritage' celebrated in Metro artwork showcased at Baltic
Blazing Trails, by local artist Sofia Barton, is a striking feature on the new trains, and focuses on community leaders from the region
Two people taken to hospital after car flips onto roof in Gateshead
Just before 8.20am today, on St Alban's Crescent, in Carr Hill, emergency services attended the scene of a one-vehicle collision
Woman killed in dog attack in Essex sustained neck injuries, inquest hears
An inquest into the death of Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, has been suspended pending a criminal investigation
Mobile phones to be banned in schools by law under Government plans
The Government says 'mobile phones have no place in schools' and the latest proposal will make the ban legal
Child rapist who sexually tortured one of his victims dies in North East prison
Glyn Thomas was previously sentenced to 19 years behind bars for child sex offences
Holiday nightmare in Fiji after tourist stung by 'world's most venomous animal' that can 'kill in minutes'
The animal can 'kill a person in under five minutes' according to experts
Police issue new update after brawl breaks out on Barrack Road
Eight men said to have been involved in an altercation in Newcastle city centre were arrested and a man struck by a vehicle
Nigel Farage North East visit LIVE: Updates as Reform UK leader on local election campaign trail
Reform party leader and MP Nigel Farage is in the North East today as his party pushes for major gains at the upcoming council elections on May 7
Teen soldier's alleged sexual assault at Catterick Army base in Yorkshire 'was filmed' as two colleagues arrested
Military police has launched an investigation after a 17-year-old soldier was subjected to a sex attack in his barracks with two soldiers arrested
Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet advice over longer queues at airports due to new Europe rules
People are facing delays due to a new entry and exit system operating in EU countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal and France
Urgent blood pressure medication Ramipril alert 'contact pharmacy'
Anyone who has the capsules is advised to check
DWP update on PIP face-to-face assessments and how benefit claimants will be affected
The Government is planning to increase face-to-face assessments for benefits such as Personal Independence Payments - here's the latest from the DWP
Music icon Alan Osmond dies, aged 76, after lengthy health battle
The Osmonds' star Alan has passed away at the age of 76, his family have confirmed
Law explained over drivers parking outside your house and what you can do about it
Here's is an outline of the rules regarding some common parking issues, what you can do about them and who you can contact
North East council election times for expected results after May 7 vote
Here's a round-up of the expected declaration times for Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead and Sunderland