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Baby dies in hospital after police called to Gateshead with man and woman arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of neglect
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Jealous man stabbed ex to death after she tried to escape violent relationship
Halyna Hoisan, 29, was being stalked by her ex-partner Yurii Muzyka who she had reported to the police
Cramlington packaging workers ramp up strike action with plans to walk out three days a week for months
Union members at the Northumberland plant staged a walk-out last month but are now set to escalate industrial action
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Northumberland furniture firm to be liquidated but owner pledges a swift restart
Around 35 people have been made redundant but the owner of the brand hopes the majority of staff will come back
Nature trail opens to remember Newcastle schoolboy killed in Benwell explosion
Archie York's family and school friends celebrated the opening of the Forever 7 trail at the Woolsington Parish Ponds on Friday, marking what would have been his ninth birthday
Police issue weekend dispersal order for North East town and seaside due to ongoing anti-social behaviour
Durham Constabulary has issued the order for Seaham town centre, the harbour and its surrounding beaches
Gateshead woman launches music and movement charity for people with brain conditions
Trudy Carruthers wants to expand the classes and workshops she offers.
Major search operation sparked in Northumberland after man falls from riverside path
The Coastguard, RNLI and police helicopter were called out to assist police and ambulance staff after a man was reported missing in Berwick
A1 crash LIVE: Updates on huge queues of traffic after collision near Metrocentre
There are major delays for drivers on the A1 northbound close to the Metrocentre following a collision
Two taken to hospital after Gateshead A1 crash
Traffic was backed up for more than two miles earlier today after the crash on the northbound side of the A1 near the MetroCentre
Homeowners could earn up to £200 a month renting out their driveway
MoneySavingExpert shared advice on how homeowners could make extra cash by renting out their parking space
Body of boy, 16, pulled from Bracklinn Falls in 12th water-related heatwave death
Emergency services raced to Bracklinn Falls near Callander in central Scotland at around 6.45pm on Thursday
Police chase ends in crash with officers swarming Benwell street and helicopter above
Several police vehicles were seen in the Benwell area with a suspected drug dealer arrested by officers
Jet2 issues seating message to airline passengers travelling with young children
The airline responded to a query from a parent regarding seating and explained what their check-in team would be able to do for families with young children
Tyneside eye clinic looking to reward 'local heroes' with free vision treatments
Optegra Newcastle wants to find local heroes who might need to improve their eyesight.
How Newcastle team are combining maths and psychology to crack ‘puzzle’ of how our memory really works
A UK-first project is using quantum theory to examine how our memories work.
Northumberland supermarket launches half and half England and Scotland World Cup shirts
The Food Warehouse believes that the shirts are the 'perfect way to celebrate Berwick's unique history' and 'have a bit of fun'
Inside the North East accommodation for the homeless which is receiving national recognition
Prospect Place in Pelaw, Gateshead, was created specifically for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. And now it is receiving national recognition
Tyneside music legend Sting 'not impressed' by AI as it's 'never had its heart broken'
Sting has done a round of interviews ahead of his West End debut.
Man jailed for life after torturing best friend, 93, to death over 'wild conspiracy'
Samuel Michael Field was jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering 93-year-old Martin Glynn in Desborough