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Cruise ship stuck in port after banana containers fall into sea

The cruise ship, Iona, which can carry up to 5,200 passengers, had been due to set sail on Saturday for a 14-day trip to Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands.

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Met Office 'danger to life' weather warning issued for torrential rain in the North East

The Met Office says there is a risk of flooding and travel disruption on Tuesday

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Man's 'bulging jacket' gave him away after stealing Marvel action figures from Iceland

Ian Irwin said 'Banged to rights, I was shoplifting' when an officer stopped him walking out of Iceland

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Calls for urgent action at Gateshead pedestrian crossing after 'several near misses'

Jack Johnson is concerned there will be a 'serious accident' unless changes are made to the Gateshead High Street crossing

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Martin Lewis says HMRC rule means 'many people' are paying too much tax

Finanical expert discusses interest earnings and tax

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New family lounge opens at East Coast Main Line train station to keep kids entertained

The new space at the train station on the East Coast Main Line aims to make travelling by train with children more attractive and inclusive

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Man 'involved in drugs operation' had £3k cocaine hidden in kitchen roll at North East home

Police raided Abdul-Qader Hamadamen's home and discovered cocaine with an estimated street value of £3,000

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Police issue vital advice after 'pocket dial' uncovers domestic attack

Police officers have shared crucial information on how to get help during a 999 call when you cannot speak

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DWP Universal Credit £6,000 rule that could reduce your benefit payments

The amount of money, savings and investments a person has will have an impact on how much Universal Credit is given to a claimant

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Couple transforming seven-storey Tynemouth Watchtower into a dream family home

Roly Glancy and wife Jaemi are planning for the Grade-II listed building to be their family home for at least the next two decades

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Heathrow airport terminal chaos after 'pepper spray' assault on several people

Police, firearms officers, paramedics and fire crews were all understood to be in attendance.

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Armed police destroy Alsatian after man mauled and delivery driver chased

Firearms officers were called after an Alsatian bit a man causing deep lacerations and chased a delivery driver

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Meghan Markle's dad Thomas says 'I don't want to die estranged from my daughter'

Thomas Markle has said he does not want to die estranged from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex

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All you need to know about Blue Badges from applying to rules and free parking

A guide to who can qualify for a blue badge, when it can be used and when you can park for free

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5pm windows and doors rule could lower your energy bills

You may also want to think about how your home is arranged

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Angela Rayner to return to Cabinet as Sir Keir Starmer says he 'missed' her

The former deputy prime minister resigned in September after an ethics probe

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England World Cup match times to boost UK pub industry, says expert

England's World Cup group stage matches in the US, Canada and Mexico will kick off before midnight UK time, which is a "welcome boost" for pubs and bars, the boss of an industry body has said

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We know that, despite a lot of effort from all of us, unfair and preventable inequalities persist

A major health partnership designed to tackle health inequalities in North Tyneside is set to be finalised.

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I'd love to give the medals back to his family - man's mission to return medals of fallen WWI hero to family

“I would love to give the medals of this fallen hero of WWI back to his family”

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Newcastle care home told to improve after resident suffers serious injury in incident

Balmoral Court in Byker is rated as 'requires improvement' with concerns regarding the management of the risk of falls from height