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Stanley suspicious package LIVE: Updates as bomb squad at scene and people warned to stay away

Officers are investigating the discovery of a 'suspicious item' and have asked people to avoid the area

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Plasterer wins £800k house, two cars and £100k - but says he is happy with his work van

Newcastle fan Paul Chollerton has won a Porsche, a Volkswagen and an £800,000 house in a life-changing competition

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Summer holiday airport travel disruption as Metro Line to close for nine days

A replacement bus service will run between affected stations during the closure

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Using '20p driving test' before it rains could save you £2,500 and points on licence

The simple test could spare drivers from a dangerous situation - and an unpleasant bill

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Benefit claimants to be refunded after DWP penalty U-turn

The Department for Work and Pensions has rescinded almost 200 administrative penalties

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See moment 150th osprey chick takes first flight in Northumberland's Kielder Forest

The osprey, which has been named Kielder, is the 150th to successfully fledge since the species was reintroduced to Northumberland in 2009

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Octopus Energy asks customers not to use electricity during the solar eclipse

The popular energy company announced the discounted electricity for the eclipse this week

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Huge 999 response in Newcastle city centre with one taken to hospital

Police and ambulance vehicles were seen on Clayton Street on Tuesday morning

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Man, 21, charged with GBH after woman found with stab wound in County Durham

Cameron Green, 21, appeared in front of magistrates over the weekend charged with causing GBH with intent.

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Shock after pet dog bitten by snake and rushed to Newcastle animal hospital

A vets has issued a warning after a beloved family pet was bitten by an adder on a walk in County Durham

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Andy Burnham told delay Freeview 'switch off' as August deadline looms

New letter calls for delay as people only have until end of month to respond over potential axing of service currently available to 12.9m people

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'Completely remorseless' North East thug jailed after abusing woman for two-and-a-half years

Kern Rayne is behind bars after exhibited a series of abusive behaviours in a former relationship

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'Devastation' after man found dead after alleged 'shooting' outside London pub

Multiple gunshots were heard near the Landor pub in Clapham on Monday night

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3million drivers risk 6 points, £1,000 fine and ban over licence mistake

The DVLA says there is 'no grace period'

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What time is the solar eclipse in the North East and how to watch it

The first partial solar eclipse since 1999 will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12, with the Moon covering approximately 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak

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New UK MOT rule has begun and 'will be mandatory'

The DVSA has explained what's changed and its reasons

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These 11 plants that cope with heatwaves could 'future proof' your garden

Horticulturalist's tips for gardeners include plants that can tackle winter too

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DWP says it will take owed benefits money direct from 'joint accounts' from October

Department for Work and Pensions confirms harsh crackdown will even take money owed back from accounts which are owned jointly with an innocent party

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North East features among Britain's most spectacular road trips which people are missing out on

Home country experiences are highlighted - but 77% 'never travelled' Northumberland route

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State pensioners can get DWP boost of £151.60 a month

Anyone a disability or long-term health condition may be eligible for higher payments if their health has deteriorated since their original DWP award