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Tyneside robbers attacked stranger in chippy and stole his dead dad's gold necklace
Connor Wade, of Jarrow, took part in a disgraceful and gratuitous attack which left the victim injured
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28 fantastic fan pictures at STACK as Newcastle United take on Barcelona in Champions League
Fans pictured ahead of Tuesday's Champions' League clash turned STACK black and white as the Magpies took on FC Barcelona
Tyneside tot sent home from hospital with 'stomach bug' had meningitis and just '40 minutes to live'
Little Haisleigh Finlay was less than an hour away from death after A&E medics failed to diagnose her with a form of meningitis.
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Martin Lewis explains how to avoid higher energy bills due to Middle East conflict
Martin says anyone who is worried about energy bills rising should go on to a comparison site and find the cheapest fix that’s cheaper than the existing price cap
North East buses would be cheaper and better used under mayor's bid to take control, review finds
Kim McGuinness' plan to return the North East's bus network to public control could take a significant step forward next week, after an assessment concluded it is 'affordable, feasible and deliverable'
Newcastle city centre packed as hundreds of Barcelona fans march to St James' Park
FC Barcelona fans made their way from Bigg Market to St James' Park ahead of the Champions League clash on Tuesday evening
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, March 10
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Northumbria Police officer used sex workers and made derogatory comments about women, misconduct hearing finds
Former PC Vivek Varghese would have been dismissed from his role without notice today had he not already resigned from Northumbria Police while under investigation, a police misconduct hearing concluded
North East dognapper attacked two women in 'terrifying' attempt to snatch their beloved pet
Keiron Kennedy, of Washington, left the two victims injured and frightened during a prolonged and violent attack in Sunderland
16 pictures as Barcelona fans descend on Newcastle ahead of Champions League match
Newcastle United will take on Barcelona at St James' Park this evening
Police search for missing Sunderland man last seen getting bus who may be in Newcastle
It is believed Marc, 41, may have travelled to Sunderland or Newcastle as family grows concerned for welfare
Joey Barton remanded in custody after court appearance over alleged assault
Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court charged in connection with an alleged assault near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Merseyside at the weekend
Gateshead Quays arena construction to start in 'early 2028' after £24m boost
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has promised £24 million to finally kickstart the building of a new arena on the Gateshead Quayside, after years of delays
Cyclist taken to Newcastle RVI after being injured in collision with car in Walker
A man in his 70s was taken to hospital after the incident on Whinneyfield Road saw a huge emergency response
Rachel Reeves considering major update on mileage rates for workers using their own cars
Recent increases in the cost of driving could be the primary factor behind the decision
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Mayor gives date when building work will start for long-promised state-of-the-art new North East arena
Construction of a long-promised arena on the Gateshead Quayside will start in early 2028, the North East mayor says.
Iran war could push inflation up by 1% as households face soaring energy bills
Experts say the impact of conflict on UK prices could be "significant"
Major shake-up of North East bus network will make services cheaper and significantly better, review finds
Buses across the North East would be cheaper and “significantly” better used if brought under public control, a review has found.
I want to preserve the North East’s shipyard heritage with a dedicated museum
Almost 800 people have backed a campaign to establish a North East shipyard heritage museum.
Northumbrian Water bid to increase bills is knocked back by watchdog
The company appealed to the Competition and Markets Authority to be allowed to increase bills but its bid has been declined