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Northern leaders outline bid to bring Olympics to the region
The mayors and council leaders want Government backing to stage the Olympics around the North in 2036 or 2040
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Mum was given 'unclear' advice about medication before newborn's tragic death
A little boy died at just four days old - and a coroner has blamed the advice his mum was given about the medication she could take while pregnant
NHS alert to anyone who suffers with 'bloating' and 'fatigue'
Bloating after a meal may be normal, but for some, it could indicate something more serious
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HMRC alert as Brits warned to act now ahead of April tax change
Government officials believe the move will affect hundreds of thousands of workers
Private medical clinic in Gateshead slammed by inspectors as new management promise to turn it around
Bosses at the Newcastle Clinic, a private medical clinic at Independent House on the Team Valley trading estate, said they had taken over days after a damning Care Quality Commission inspection
Popular chocolate treat 'could slow the ageing process'
Research from King's College London found that a compound in one variety of chocolate, may be associated with lower biological age markers
The North East gangs jailed for over 330 years after flooding region with drugs
Many North East based crime and drugs gangs have been dealt with in court in recent months
Doctor's three 'small step' diet changes that cut risk of stroke and dementia
A neurologist has shared three simple changes - and they really could be a big difference
Inside the stunning Northumberland cottage with harbour views
Harbour Cottage offers a special and rare opportunity to own a fisherman’s cottage in Craster, with fantastic views over the harbour
From flagship Newcastle department store to city-centre hotel in 60 years
The former North Eastern Co-op traded on Newgate Street between 1932 and 2011
One-woman crimewave who vowed to turn life around admits stealing from Next
Jennifer O'Brien was given a community order back in July for targeting more than 17 stores across the North East but a court heard she recently 'hadn't been doing well' on that order
29 pictures of Newcastle fans after Magpies clash with Brentford at St James' Park
Newcastle fans left St James' Park disappointed as Brentford took all three points back to the capital with them
University Hospital North Durham's A&E expansion delayed by funding issues
Plans to build a new emergency department remain in limbo three years after planning approval due to NHS funding delays
Masked Singer's Moth 'breaks down' in tears as pop icon rumbled before ITV final
The Masked Singer's Moth was left emotional towards the end of Saturday night's episode of the ITV show
Environmental group slams 'irresponsible' use of weedkiller on grass in Great Park
Glyphosate has been used on grass verges owned by the Great Park Consortium in preparation for a planting scheme, but the grass there currently is yellow and dying
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, February 7
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Inside an apartment in Newcastle's tallest building with breath-taking views for sale at £275,000
The city centre property, which is being marketed by Bradley Hall, is on the 20th floor of modern skyscraper Hadrian's Tower
'Grab and dash' thief made-off with nearly £500-worth of goods from Sainsbury's
Darren Metcalfe was part of a group of three who ran into the store then ran out carrying bottles of booze
Northumberland couple's heartbreak as baby conceived following fertility struggle is born sleeping
Ashley Waugh and Rhys Briggs, from Longframlington, should still be preparing for the birth of baby Benjamin
Missing North East teen found following police appeal
A missing 17-year-old girl has been found