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UK travellers warned of rules you must follow in Italy or face hefty fines on holiday

Whether you are heading off to Rome, Venice, Florence or Capri, there are certain rules in place that tourists must abide by

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Everything you need to know as Shields Ferry suspended for another month

The Shields Ferry service between North and South Shields will remain out of action until the end of March - here are the latest details

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Ultra rare Chanel collection with more than 50 pieces discovered in North East town

Local clothing firm RE-BOURN will be selling the garments on their website from Saturday

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Pair in court accused of wielding machete outside Newcastle GP surgery

Liam Gallagher and Rebecca Robinson were alleged to have waved the weapon around near Saville Medical Group

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Murderer Ian Huntley walked around jail with 'swagger' and thought he was 'somebody'

The double child killer, who murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham in 2002, reportedly regularly tried to get his name into the public sphere from inside his cell

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James Bulger's mum sends warning to 'despicable evil person' who destroyed son's grave

James Bulger's grave was vandalised in a sickening incident and his mum Denise Fergus says it was 'the most devastating thing to happen to our most sacred of places'

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Ian Huntley made two big changes in prison that made him 'easier to get to' - insider claims

Ian Huntley was found in a pool of blood at HMP Frankland in Durham after being attacked and a prison insider claims two changes made him more accessible to other inmates

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Ian Huntley's mum visits son in hospital as he remains fighting for life

Lynda Richards reportedly made a secret visit to see her son Ian Huntley in a North East hospital

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Tourist from Germany receives payment demand nearly FOUR MONTHS after passing through Tyne Tunnel

Bernd Grossmann, from Hamburg, Germany, said he did not realise he had to pay and would not have been able to pay on his wife's mobile phone

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Seat belt law change 'leaves drivers facing more than just a fine'

Tougher penalties are being looked at

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Named and shamed: Ten criminals who left their victims terrified by their cruel and selfish actions

These are the names and faces of criminals who have targeted vulnerable and elderly victims

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Latest North East norovirus cases as one area continues to see high number of illnesses

The North East has England's highest rate of confirmed norovirus cases - and one area has a large number of cases

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Full list of food and drink recalls in February as Tesco and Co-op alert customers

The recalls are issued to protect the public when they do their weekly shop

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Man who was jailed for a violent attack proves he cannot keep himself out of trouble

Joseph Gray found himself back in court not long after getting out of prison

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Drivers risk £1,000 fine for not declaring little-understood eye condition

Thousands of UK drivers could be unknowingly risking fines and invalidating their insurance, says eye surgeon Nadeem Ali

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15 planning applications in Northumberland – New children’s home and new holiday lets

A selection of planning applications submitted in Northumberland are being considered, including the restoration of a historic town centre site in Hexham

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Postcode Lottery results with lucky streets in Durham and Northumberland

Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticket

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Then and Now: A bog-standard Newcastle city centre street view in 1981

Linking Grey Street and Pilgrim Street, Shakespeare Street was home to a now-vanished public loo

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Man caught walking naked down Newcastle streets twice in three days

Steven Taylor admitted outraging public decency and exposure

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Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service could be brought under Mayor’s authority

The leader of the council has previously voiced strong opposition to any merger