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'I couldn't not help' - Hero saved life of man who collapsed on Shields Road
Sam Collard administered life-saving CPR to a man whose heart stopped in a medical emergency but insists his actions were nothing out of the ordinary
Teen suspected of taking knife and hammer to Tynemouth Longsands is banned from coast
A 16-year-old boy was one of 13 people arrested on the North Tyneside coast during heatwave
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Ice skates, Christmas tree and three-man tent among Metro lost property to go on sale for charity
A sale of hundreds of items will take place at Tynemouth Market this weekend
Reform UK leader won't back Gateshead Quays arena plan without 'better' deal
Gateshead Council's Reform UK leader Nick Allan said on Thursday that, while no decision had been taken on the proposed Quays arena's future, it needs a 'better argument and better financial package'
Eldon Square celebrates successful spring sales in face of national decline
Marketing efforts across the city were said to have boosted April sales and footfall
Northumberland Labour leader says ‘tragic events’ on A1 reinforce need for dualling
Five people were killed in two accidents just nine days apart
British tourist dies after taking sick wife to Greek hospital for treatment
The man collapsed in Kalavryta Hospital on Wednesday, and died a few minutes later
One-punch attacker left victim with brain bleed outside takeaway but keeps his freedom
Peter Ward, of Sunderland, was already on bail for a one-punch attack when he struck again and caused devastation
Love Island's bombshell George Knight has 'quit' the ITV show
He has left the series, which has only just started airing on ITV
Convicted killer serving life sentence over torture of lover's partner dies at HMP Frankland
Steven Martin was jailed for life for his role in the murder of "caring and loving" Andrew Gardner, who died in agony
Newcastle district judge sacked for sending 'highly sexualised image' to colleague
District Judge Andrew Simpson has been removed from his role at the Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre
High flying space jobs on offer in Newcastle as defence giant sets out ambitions
Lockheed Martin says the new roles are an initial tranche, with more expected to come
Nine children hospitalised after eating seeds and berries at primary school
The group of Year 6 children from Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, were taken to Queen's Medical Centre and later discharged unharmed
DWP confirms longer PIP award review periods for some claimants
The DWP has confirmed that longer review intervals for Personal Independence Payment are intended to act as minimum periods rather than fixed standards
Companies urged to enter North East Business Awards
The region's top business awards have been running for more than 25 years, and celebrate companies large and small
North East's young people want to work – but there's a 'massive gap' in jobs crisis support
Groundwork North East & Cumbria is calling for major investment to help schools, employers, and voluntary organisations give struggling youngsters the life skills they need
Iceland starts free service that can get State Pensioners extra £5,000 a year
Experts say too many older people are missing out on financial support they are entitled to - here's how Iceland is helping
Felling police incident LIVE: Updates man in 70s hospitalised after crash
There is a large police presence on Split Crow Road in Gateshead following an incident on Thursday morning.
Dementia death risk raised 16pc if you have common condition
Those with the condition may face a greater risk of dementia-related death