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Metro delays LIVE: Services resume between Pelaw and Brockley Whins
No Metro trains were running between between Pelaw and Brockley Whins in either direction due to a signalling issue
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Robson Green almost 'killed off' by TV bosses before major change of heart
It's been revealed that TV bosses had planned to kill off Robson Green's character before backtracking on their decision
Man, 18, dies at Camber Sands beach after getting into difficulty in sea
A large search operation took place at Camber Sands, East Sussex, after three people got into difficulty in the sea
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Rush hour commuters hit with Metro delays after 'points failure' causes train suspensions
No trains were running between between Pelaw and Brockley Whins in either direction on Monday morning due to the issue
DWP confirms state pensioners born in these years will receive automatic £100 boost
Winter Fuel Payment amount depends upon birth dates
HMRC explains 'tax-free' rule for couples with common type of bank account
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs has explained the tax rules that apply to couples
Meet the three Northumberland women swimming from Farnes to shore without wetsuits
Claire Watson Armstrong, Jill Henderson and Karen Gallichan will swim between Inner Farne and the Northumberland Coast
Woman and 5-month-old baby die after boat capsizes in New York
Police have arrested a man following the incident on Saturday
Over-70 drivers mandatory eye test update under new Andy Burnham plan
New data has been published
North East woman sent horrific messages to girl who rejected her romantic advances
Hollie Hay, 22, was previously in court for sending messages threatening to kill a former teacher
Newcastle woman so big she took up two bus seats finds way to lose 17 stone
Clare Dowell says she was bullied at school - by a teacher - and 'felt like Donkey Kong'
New advice for 80pc of pregnant women as rule to change in 2026
The NHS says women should be taking action every day when they are trying to get pregnant
North East Met Office forecasts 31C temperatures this week as UK set for fifth heatwave
The Met Office has warned people that temperatures will climb this week
Concern in Northumberland as rural fibre broadband network builder hit with winding up petition
The company has been working in several areas in Northumberland
Popular Killingworth park set to have a new café by next year
North Tyneside Council is now looking for a tenant for the prospective eatery
Newcastle lout threw rock at takeaway worker's car after argument over leak
Andrew Patterson caused damage to the vehicle but was arrested by police nearby
Drunk burst into Northumberland pub and threatened staff and customers
Alan Turner shouted, swore and raised his fists after he took exception to not being served
North Tyneside's public toilet opening times 'under review' amid call to extend them
The council maintains that public WC's are open depending on public demand
Full list of North East roadworks and road closures this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, August 10
Crawling knifepoint robber terrified woman working in Newcastle takeaway for £25
Steven Wardle was in debt when he carried out the raid at a takeaway shop in Newcastle