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Maya Chappell's family say PM's changes to prison release scheme 'don't go far enough'
Gemma Chappell has welcomed that rapists, serious child sex offenders and groomers will be excluded from prison sentence cuts; but said that
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A1 crash LIVE: Updates as huge delays near Metrocentre after oil spillage
A crash which saw an oil spillage on the A1 last night has caused further delays on Tuesday morning
Tynemouth school applies to repair storm damaged roof of sixth form building
The school's roof has been left ruined by storm damage, with an application for repairs made to North Tyneside Council.
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Major retailer recalls children's Toy Story water bottle over choking risk after latest movie release
The retailer has recalled a children's water bottle as it presents a choking hazard - here are full details of the product affected
Free bus pass in England to end on August 31 for more than 14 million people
Those under the age of 16 will not have to pay for their travel on most local bus services during the summer holidays
Andy Burnham stops early prison release for rapists, child sex offenders and groomers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says offenders will also face tighter community supervision, including new GPS monitoring for rapists to restrict movements
UK railcard August 17 rule change 'lowers cost at critical time'
One group will benefit for longer
Successful North East businessman knocked over former employee after 'bad feeling festered'
Scott Baines, of Sunderland, has been given a suspended prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving
'Book fairies' hope to inspire love of reading for kids in Newcastle's West End
The initiative aims to get children into reading and encourage the use of Denton Burn Library
Northumberland A1 junctions 'need to be improved' after emergency services called to collision
Councillors are calling for A1 junctions in Northumberland to be improved as a matter of urgency following another collision
Son banned from parents' Newcastle home turns up less than 24 hours after prison release
Usman Khan, who has previously been jailed for harassing his elderly parents by attending their address 22 times a day, is now back behind bars for breaching his restraining order
North East son repeatedly punched his elderly mum and dad in the face causing 'horrendous' injuries
David Parkin, of Sunderland, has been jailed for the shameful assault which left his dad collapsed in the street and his mum with 'unpleasant' bruising to her face
One group set to benefit from new £5m Burnham update
The National Grid is investing £5 million
Animals killed in fire at zoo voted 'second best in UK'
Three animals lost their lives in the fire at the Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 3
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, August 3
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, August 3
Northumberland dad jailed over cruelty to 8 dogs - including 5 Cane Corso puppies he left for dead
Michael Deas has been jailed for eight months.
Drone images show aftermath of huge factory blaze in Washington which could be seen for miles
The fire broke out at Streamline PopTop on Crowther Industrial Estate on Friday afternoon
One person taken to hospital after collision on A1 near Metrocentre - key details
Emergency services were called to a collision on the A1 near Metrocentre
Teen posthumously honoured by King after giving gift of life on Christmas Day when organs donated
Consett dad Craig Anderson has described his son as an "absolute hero" after coroner told how the lives of five strangers were saved