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Newcastle University staff ready for 21 more days of strike action after spring break
Academics have voted in favour further industrial action following a lack of a breakthrough in the dispute over budgets and jobs
Newcastle meat thief stole gammon worth £56, spat on guard and broke woman's jaw
Colin Morrison is back behind bars after being recalled to prison following the attack on Saturday, March 29
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Former Northumberland Tory MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan standing in council elections
The former Berwick MP will be going up against the leader of Northumberland Labour
Northumberland Labour pledge to introduce auto-enrolment for pupils eligible for free school meals
The council identified more than 1,000 eligible children not receiving free school meals
Tyne Bridge restoration work reaches one year anniversary with questions remaining over funding
Work on the Tyne Bridge's extensive restoration began in April 2024 with engineers uncovering far more extensive damage than initially anticipated and one year later we take a look at how the project is continuing.
Hitachi £300m train deal sparks big hopes for County Durham factory's future
Nine new Grand Central trains will be built at Hitachi's Newton Aycliffe plant, but bosses are most excited by cutting-edge battery technology they believe can deliver more and more orders
Vicky Pattison releases collection with high street brand Matalan
North East star Vicky Pattison has released a collection alongside Matalan and online retailer Little Mistress.
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, April 3
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, April 3
Great North Run issues update as Gateshead Flyover work continues on famous course
The Great North Run and Great North 10k organisers have issued an update as the Gateshead Flyover continues to cause havoc on North East roads.
Deer stuck in iron gate 'squealed like a baby' as neighbours and firefighters battled to save it
Residents found the deer lodged between the bars of a wrought iron gate and 'squealing like a baby'
Government 'keen to support' Newcastle United stadium plans, says Culture minister
Lisa Nandy has said Labour would be willing to back a stadium development in Newcastle in the same way it is supporting Manchester United's £2 billion plans for Old Trafford
Plans announced as King and Queen prepare to visit to North East this month
As Durham looks forward to welcoming The King and Queen to the city later this month, details of measures to ensure a safe visit have been released.
Full list of candidates standing for Northumberland County Council local elections
Voters will be electing 69 councillors on May 1
Labour minister makes promise to North East as Tyne Bridge restoration funding worries continue
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander promised the North East a 'fair' share of Government money and said that the Tyne Bridge's missing £6.2 million is being 'carefully' considered
Gateshead Council staff request nap breaks and desk fans to tackle menopause symptoms
Gateshead Council's Women and Girls committee is set to discuss the finding of a survey issued to staff asking for feedback on its menopause policies
Here's what Donald Trump's 25% car import tariffs will mean for Nissan Sunderland and 6,000 jobs
With Donald Tump’s 25% import tariff on all motor vehicles coming into the USA commencing today (April 3) concerns have been raised about the potential impact on car manufacturing companies based in the UK - non more so than at Nissan Sunderland.
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Adolescence: Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know to safeguard children - and how much to worry
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Gateshead GPs are nearly 50% booked up with same day appointments as NHS tries to make changes
The rollout of a new system, guiding patients to alternative services, is hoped to alleviate dependence on same day GP appointments
Watch as I try the new Marks and Spencer's Dippy Whippy loaded chocolate Easter egg and reveal what it's like
It’s not cheap, and it’s certainly not good for your waistline, but if you want to indulge yourself or someone you love in an eggstra special chocolate treat this Easter then Marks & Spencer’s new loaded eggs could be just the ticket.