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Tyneside MP vows to defy Keir Starmer over Mandelson appointment investigation vote
Labour MP Emma Lewell said in the Commons it is 'wrong' to order backbenchers to oppose bid to investigate Starmer
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Northumberland rescue operation launched after cyclist falls into river at Kielder Forest
Ambulance and mountain rescue crews were called to Lishaw Burn, in Kielder Forest, after reports a cyclist had come off the forest track before being taken to Newcastle RVI
UK weather maps show 53 areas facing scorcher as Met Office forecasts 26C hottest day
The Met Office has forecast the mercury could rise as high as 26C this week, potentially marking the UK's hottest day of the year so far
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Family 'in bits' as man dies on Thailand holiday and issue heartbreaking plea
Damian Langley suffered organ failure as he was travelling back to the UK
Newcastle stalker threatened to 'chop off' ex's arm after turning up at her home with meat cleaver
Audio from 999 calls captured Dale Gordon threatening to "chop off" the woman's arm, saying he would harm them both if police turned up
Gorka Marquez quits Strictly Come Dancing after 10 years with cryptic statement
Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has announced his exit from the BBC show after 10 years, hinting at a future judging role
North East riots mum jailed for pushing a burning bin at police wants 'to make things right'
Stacey Vint was among the first rioters to be sentenced on Teesside following the disorder in Middlesbrough in August 2024
Tragedy as man found dead in Tyneside park
Emergency services were called to Temple Park in South Shields where the body of a man in his 40s was discovered
Investigation into death of skydiving videographer ongoing two years on from Shotton tragedy
Sam Cornwell, 46, died after jumping from a plane when his main parachute failed to open properly near Shotton airfield in County Durham
Investigation continues after man found with 'unexplained' head injuries in Wallsend alley
A man in his 30s was found with a 'serious head injury' near to Wallsend town centre with appealing for witnesses to come forward
Man allegedly stole £170 in suspected armed robbery at Northumberland fuel station
Reece Gillon was remanded into custody after allegedly threatening an Asda staff member with a knife and stealing cash from the till
Pedestrian left 'unconscious' after being hit by e-bike outside North East bus station
Officers are searching for the e-bike rider following the collision outside Durham Bus Station on North Road
John Lewis and Hobbycraft recall children's craft kit that may contain asbestos
Officials say the kit presents a risk to health as the sand included in the box may be contaminated with asbestos - here are all the details
All the money changes coming in May including energy bills and £100 bank bonus
Households can expect several money changes in May which has two bank holidays while new rules comes into force for renters
'Grotesque obsession' with soiled nappies in bins lands South Shields defendant behind bars
Abbie Taylor, of South Shields, has been locked up for her latest series of 'grossly anti-social' offences
21 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
Man punched in the face by stranger in Newcastle pub left seriously injured
Officers have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a report of assault in the Bacchus Pub
Man who killed North East dad in Australia declared mentally unfit for trial
Royce Mallett was stabbed in the chest in Albury in New South Wales in July 2024
North East teen addicted to tanning can't stop despite deadly symptoms
Megan says she recognises the signs of damage, but can't stop
Keir Starmer to face MPs in vital vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a critical day for his premiership as MPs vote on whether there should be a parliamentary sleaze inquiry into the Lord Mandelson vetting row